Animas Valley Farm

Colorado, La Plata County, Durango.

Located in the lush Animas River Valley, this 10-acre river property is special in all regards. There is a remodeled 4,414 SF, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home, 1,200 SF caretaker apartment, barn and storage shed. The property is graced with mature trees and shrubs, 3 seasonal ponds, Animas River frontage and fenced irrigated pasture with senior water rights from the Reid Ditch and some water rights from the Animas River. This is a rare find in the Animas River Valley.

Location and Area

Animas Valley Farm is nestled in a picturesque red cliff and tree-lined valley, a convenient seven minutes north of Durango, a town of rural mountain charm and character. Durango has many big city conveniences, including a state-of-the-art new hospital, many fine restaurants, hotels, shopping, a four-year college, plus golf courses, first class fly fishing, numerous outdoor hiking and biking trails, and endless activities for the outdoor sports enthusiast. It is located 6,512 ft. above sea level, surrounded by scenic mountain views, and over 300 days of sunshine each year. Comfortable summer temperatures reach the upper 80s, while the autumn days are clear, cool and full of vibrant foliage colors. The crisp and sunny winter days often feature abundant, light powdery snow.

The La Plata County area that includes Durango and Bayfield has a population of 44,000. La Plata County Airport runs daily commercial air service to Denver, Salt Lake City, Albuquerque and Phoenix, with seasonal service to Houston, and includes facilities for full service general aviation. The property is 100 miles from Telluride, 170 miles from Grand Junction, 200 miles from Albuquerque and Santa Fe, about 300 miles from Denver and Colorado Springs and 450 miles from Phoenix.

Property Details

GROUNDS

Features include:

• 10 acres of lush grassy pasture with Animas River frontage; irrigation on 5 acres; 3 separate fenced pastures
  
• 3.5 senior shares of water rights from the Reid ditch and some from the Animas River
  
• 3 seasonal ponds, April to November
  
• Barn and corrals
  
• Storage shed
  
• Wood fencing on front 5 acres
  
• All metal fencing on bottom 5 acres to Animas River
  
• Circular asphalt and gravel driveway from barn to main house; driveway continues to caretaker unit and lower 5 acres and Animas River
  
• Flowering bushes and shrubs around house; pines, blue spruce, willows, aspen and cottonwood trees

MAIN RESIDENCE

Features include:

• 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths
  
• Well water @ 8 gallons per minute
  
• Stucco outside with faux rock wainscoting; composite roof
  
• Brass fixtures on exterior
  
• In-floor heating with 3 separate zones
  
• Commercial furnace keeps hot water flowing all day long
  
• Water softener for entire house
  
• 6" base board molding in cherry wood; carved molding around door jambs in cherry wood
  
• Recessed lighting
  
• Travertine floors and wool carpet
  
• 2-car garage with storage and exit door; pull down stairs access attic space for extra storage
  
• Redwood porch outside partially covered
  
• Hot tub outside on step-down level

– Main Level –

Foyer

• Entry door with stained-glass oval window; clear beveled stained glass windows on sides
  
• Large foyer with travertine floor tiles and granite tile accents
  
• Vaulted arched ceiling

Office

• Solid wood double French door entry
  
• Wood wainscoting on walls
  
• Vaulted ceilings

Powder Room

• Kohler pedestal sink
  
• Brass fixtures
  
• Travertine tile floor

Living Room/Great Room

• Custom cherry built-in bookshelves with large wall-mount flat-screen TV
  
• Carpeted
  
• Separate sitting area
  
• Wood burning fireplace with automatic fan to blow out warm air; granite hearth; cherry wood mantle

Kitchen and Breakfast Room

• Oversized kitchen with granite countertops
  
• Custom cherry cabinets with pull-out drawers; Lazy Susan cupboards
  
• GE Profile upper & lower conventional and convection ovens
  
• GE Profile trash compactor
  
• GE Profile 5-burner gas stove top with large overhead vent
  
• GE Profile cherry paneled side-by-side fridge
  
• U-Line ice maker and fridge
  
• Triple sink with disposal in middle
  
• Separate large cupboard/pantry for mixers
  
• Walk-in pantry
  
• Separate granite recipe desk with drawers and storage

Separate Dining Room

• Oversized for entertaining
  
• Lots of windows
  
• Ceiling fan
  
• Door to back yard

Master Suite Bedroom and Bath

• Oversized with large sitting area
  
• Vaulted ceiling with window skylights
  
• Separate 'his and hers' closets with built-in cubbies, drawers and shelves
  
• Carpeted
  
• Double sliding glass doors out to private redwood deck and back yard
  
• Flat screen extended wall-mount TV
  
• Gas fireplace with arched windows on either side
  
• Large tumbled travertine tile sunken tub
  
• Travertine tile floor in bath area
  
• Large separate water closet
  
• 'His and hers' sinks
  
• Walk-in shower with sit-down bench
  
• Spacious linen closet

Step-down Level Addition (1996)

• Berber carpet to lower level
  
• Laundry Room
  
• Utility room; insulated water heater; water softener

TV Room or Workout Room

• Very sunny and full of light; Levolor blinds
  
• Carpeted
  
• Double glass sliding doors out to hot tub and lower level patio

Guest Bedroom One

• Carpet
  
• Double closets

Guest Bedroom Two

• Carpet
  
• Double closets

Guest Bedroom Three

• Carpet
  
• Walk-out door to back lawn
  
• Double closet

Guest Bathroom

• Tile bathroom
  
• Walk-in shower
  
• Single sink

OTHER BUILDINGS INCLUDE:

Caretakers Unit/Workshop

• 1,200 SF of open space (May not meet current county codes for residence)
  
• 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
  
• Washroom
  
• 1-carport

Barn

• 2 stables with access to fenced horse corral
  
• Large area inside with cement floors
  
• Oversized dog run which can be moved outside; in/out door access
  
• Work bench and shop area with pegboards
  
• Heated tack room with 4 saddle prongs
  
• Separate grain room
  
• Upstairs of barn is heated; makes a great studio or separate office; large storage closet
  
• Hay storage

Equipment Shed

• 3 sides enclosed
  
• 18' x 45'

Wildlife and Recreation

The property has an ideal combination of wildlife habitat, pastures, manicured lawns and gardens in a beautiful setting. Commonly seen are migrating elk, deer, coyote, red tail hawks, eagles, wild turkey and many other small animals and sporting birds. The ranch has frontage on the Animas River for rafting, kayaking and fishing. For downhill skiing, Durango Mountain Resort is a short drive from the ranch, while Wolf Creek and Silverton Mountain Ski Areas are an hour away. Cross-country skiing and snow-mobiling are also available throughout the area. Summertime is filled with opportunities for riding, hiking, fishing, boating, golfing and visiting the local Durango to Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Mesa Verde National Park and the Four Corners National Monument. Excellent golf can be found at Dalton Ranch Golf Club, Hillcrest Community Club, the private Glacier Club (memberships available), and a top-rated public course at Pinion Hills in Farmington, NM (approximately 40 miles).

$1,425,000 – By Appointment only

This property is offered by Legacy Properties West Sotheby's International Realty, Tom Morse, Broker. All information provided by Legacy Properties West Sotheby's International Realty or their sales representatives in connection with this property was acquired from sources deemed reliable and is believed to be accurate and reliable, however, we do not warrant its accuracy or completeness. Legacy Properties West Sotheby's International Realty recommend that every item of interest to the purchaser (i.e. water laws, mineral laws, zoning, land use regulations, state, federal and private permits) be independently verified by the purchaser's attorney.