Eagle & the Owl at Elk Park - NEW

Colorado, Archuleta County, Pagosa Springs

This owner-built and extremely energy efficient 5,386 SF, 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath home is situated on 35.37 acres with beautiful 270-degree views overlooking Pagosa Peak to Chimney Rock and the west valley of Pagosa Springs and is backed up to National Forest.

Location and Area

Far from any big cities, Pagosa Springs is the Ute Indian word for healing waters. This town is well known for its refreshing and rejuvenating natural, hot mineral springs and riverside hot pools. Two city parks straddle the San Juan River, and encompass a river walk and picnic areas. The area is also known for its world-class fishing rivers. Archuleta County's Stevens Field Airport in Pagosa Springs with FBO, supports large private jet aircraft. The Creed Repertoire Theater, a renowned legitimate summer theater, offers plays and musicals for the whole family and is located in a nearby historical mining town. The entire four-corners area provides endless activities for the outdoor sports enthusiast.

Pagosa Springs offers comfortable summer temperatures reaching 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 historic downtown area of Durango is located just 50 miles to the west. Durango has numerous big city conveniences, including a state-of-the-art new hospital, fine restaurants, hotels, shopping, a four-year college, and many cultural activities. Also, La Plata County Airport in Durango runs daily commercial air service to Denver, Albuquerque and Phoenix, with seasonal service to Houston and Dallas, and includes facilities for full service general aviation. The regional population is 45,000. The property is 230 miles from Grand Junction, 210 miles from Albuquerque, 150 miles from Santa Fe, about 285 miles from Denver and Colorado Springs and 475 miles from Phoenix.

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, Dallas 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 and Exterior Amenities

• Exquisite 270 degree views
  
• 1,000 gallon propane tank
  
• 2 security gates

General Home Features

• Maintenance free home; convention frame home stucco over stone and insulated with polyurethane foam; extremely energy efficient
  
• Roof is composite shingle with 30 year guarantee with 80 lbs. load
  
• Lifetime guarantee on window glazing – CertainTeed Insulate windows
  
• Surround sound inside and out
  
• Oversized posts for structural support with custom carvings
  
• Knotty pine doors inside
  
• Granite counters
  
• Plumbing fixtures Kohler and hardware faucets Moen
  
• House pre-wired for TiVo
  
• Knotty sugar pine trim
  
• Spruce tongue and groove ceilings
  
• Douglas fir trusses
  
• Faux texture on drywall interior
  
• Forced air heat throughout
  
• Two high-efficiency furnaces; one on main level and the other on the lower level
  
• Omni security system with HAI and panel; can operate remotely via phone or computer
  
• Beveled mirrors
  
• Oil-rubbed bronze fixtures
  
• Auto-lighted closets

MAIN LEVEL

Entry

• Thermatru stained fiberglass front door with stained glass
  
• Slate floor
  
• Spruce T&G ceiling with chandelier
  
• Opens to Great Room and panoramic view

Great Room

• Massive rock (faux) floor-to-ceiling wall with wood-burning fireplace (with gas starter), log mantle and TV & audio system insert
  
• Large spruce beams and T&G ceiling
  
• Expansive windows provide abundant sunlight and open feeling
  
• Slate floors
  
• Ceiling fan

Kitchen

• Hickory cabinets
  
• GE Profile appliances
  
• Side-by-side fridge with over freezer
  
• Gas stovetop
  
• Convection and thermal oven with microwave
  
• Trash compactor and dishwasher
  
• Stainless steel double sinks
  
• Slate floors
  
• Separate Pantry
  
• Expansive views from multiple windows to south and east
  
• Access to large covered deck

Master Suite

• Private master balcony deck with views out to SW mountains
  
• Ceiling fan
  
• Gas fireplace
  
• His and hers walk-in closets
  
• Expansive views to the south and west
  
• Private walk-out deck
  
• Dual vanities with granite counters; hickory cabinets
  
• Walk-in shower with dual shower heads and handheld shower spray; stainless support bar; French porcelain tiles
  
• Two-person Jacuzzi tub

Guest Bedroom Suite

• Ceiling fan
  
• Spruce T&G ceilings
  
• 5" rustic hand scraped floors of red oak
  
• Access own ¾ bathroom which doubles as Powder room
  
• Granite shower
  
• Vessel sink
  
• Porcelain tile floor

Laundry Room

• Hickory cabinets for storage
  
• Folding table
  
• Washer/dryer
  
• Slate floors
  
• Has separate entrance that serves as a mud room

Garage/Parking

• 3+ oversized garage
  
• Workbench and 'Owners' closet
  
• Laundry sink

UPPER LEVEL

Bonus room above garage

• Built and wired for 'mother-in-law' apartment with kitchenette
  
• Could be game room or office
  
• Lots of windows and natural light
  
• Spruce beams and T&G ceiling
  
• Carpeting
  
• Full bath with granite counters

LOWER LEVEL

Large Game Room

• Extra wide stairs; plumbed for water feature at mid-stair landing; carpeted
  
• 11' ceilings
  
• Carpet center surrounded by Ceramic tiles
  
• Entertainment center with TV
  
• Wet bar with fridge
  
• Gas fireplace with faux rock
  
• Sliding glass double doors lead out to hot tub and flagstone patio
  
• Lots of natural light and spaciousness

Theater or Pool Table Room

• Spruce wainscoting with faux walls
  
• Opens to Game Room
  
• Carpeting surrounding ceramic tile insert for pool table

Lower Bathroom

• Granite counters
  
• Ceramic tile floors

Mechanical Room

• Marathon 110 gallon water heater; extremely efficient
  
• Two propane forced air heaters
  
• Wired with structured wiring panel to access all TV and speakers throughout the house

Sauna

• Cedar walls with fir/glass door; access to controls
  
• Findlandia heating system; can pour water on it to make steam

Guest Rooms (2)

• Carpeted
  
• One guest room is full of light and has double sliding glass door access to back lawn
  
• One guest room was designed for bunk-beds
  
• Double door closets in each

Shared Guest Bath

• Granite counters
  
• Hickory cabinets
  
• Ceramic tile floors

Wildlife and Recreation

The property has an ideal combination of pine and gambel oak groves, meadows and gardens in a very private setting. The views are uncompromised and there is abundant wildlife. Commonly seen are migrating elk, deer, coyote, red tail hawks, eagles, and many other small animals and birds. The property backs to the National Forest, which provides thousands of acres for unlimited recreational opportunities. For downhill skiing, Wolf Creek Ski Area is 25 minutes away, while Durango Mountain Resort is a 1 hour and 30 minute drive. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are also available on the property and throughout the area. Summertime is also filled with opportunities to kayak/boat on many area lakes and rivers. Williams Lake and Echo Lake are 20 minutes from the property and can be fished for salmon, croppy, perch, bass and trout year round. Navajo Lake is 25 miles from the property where windsurfing, waterskiing, sailing, houseboat rentals and excellent fishing are available. Parelli Natural Horsemanship Headquarters is just 3 miles from the ranch. Excellent golfing can be found in Pagosa Springs at the Pagosa Springs Golf Club, just 10+ minutes from the ranch, while Durango has several fine courses, including Dalton Ranch Golf Club, Hillcrest Community Club, and the private Glacier Club (memberships available). In addition, people come from around the world to soak in the Pagosa Hot Springs along the San Juan River, just 2 minutes from the property, ride the Durango to Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and visit attractions like Mesa Verde National Park, Chaco Canyon and the Four Corners National Monument.

Offered at: $1,500,000 – 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.