1097 D Bar K Drive, Durango, CO 81301

Looking for privacy with some elbow room not too far from town? This well-maintained home on 10 acres may be just what you are looking for! This two-story cedar sided home is light and bright, with south-facing windows offering generous passive solar gain. You will enter the property via a private gravel driveway to where the property opens up into a peaceful setting of juniper and pinon trees and Ponderosa pines on gently sloping land, which is fully fenced. The entrance at the front of the house includes the two car attached garage with additional storage on the side of the garage and in the attic. The home has an open great room concept, with living, dining and kitchen on the south side of the home, wood floors throughout this level which includes one bedroom and one bathroom. Remodeled in 2006, the kitchen and bathrooms are well appointed. The kitchen has updated cherry cabinets (with built-in pantry inserts), island/bar & granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Located next to the kitchen is the sliding glass door out to the spacious back deck, perfect for enjoying the outdoors, growing flowers, and entertaining. The full bathroom on the main level has a roomy tub/shower combo with heated tile floor across from the large primary bedroom. Downstairs includes another roomy bedroom and bathroom with heated floor, including a custom walk-in steam shower with multiple jets and folding seat for comfort, a laundry room with sink, storage, and washer/dryer, and a fantastic multi-purpose room, currently used as a den, office and exercise space. This lower level of the home also features a newer wood stove. Access the covered concrete patio through this space along with a short stroll to the luxurious hot tub, perfect for watching the night sky in comfort. Exterior features include metal roof, low-maintenance metal wainscotting below the cedar siding around the home, separate growing dome for the gardeners plus a fenced outdoor garden and storage shed, and a seasonal pond. The legacy juniper tree in the front yard is over 400 years old and is a beauty. Conveniently located between Durango and Bayfield north of Highway 160, this home is close to Mercy Hospital, the La Plata County Airport, shopping and much more. An added bonus: D Bark K Road is maintained by the gas company year-round and there are no HOA dues. The home is simple and efficient to heat, the water well has worked well and the septic system is in the process of inspection for transfer of title. This home and land are a special offering, call to schedule your showing today!