Located in the very private enclave of River Oaks Drive and backing to the Animas River, this is one of the finest residences available in the area! It isstrategically placed for maximum sun exposure even on the shortest days of winter. From its numerous decks you can dine and enjoy expansive water views and the wonders of the Purple Cliffs. The exterior of the home is designed for ultra-low maintenance, with river rock and stucco above and thick corrugated metal siding on the lower level. The retaining walls are covered and capped with steel. Extended overhead roofing on the garage and porch keeps snow from collecting against your doors! The beautifully stained garage doors offer tall entry and plenty of light through the stylish glass. A large lockable storage area adjacent to the garage can house all your sporting goods, gear and toys. Big timber accents, exposed cedar beams, board and batt siding and cedar tongue and groove on the porch ceilings are just a few of the touches that make this a fine Co lorado mountain home. You know you are in for a treat when you seethe grand 8' knotty alder front door and feel the weight of its solid quality as you enter this home. Drop off your boots and jacket in the slate tiled foyer and walk into the great room. Your jaw will fall in wonder at the dramatic Purple Cliffs while the Animas River rushes below. Towering windows on both sides of this space allow for effortless enjoyment of the views. A grand river rock fireplace, with solid beam mantle, climbs almost 20' to the cathedral ceiling. With hand-scraped hardwood floors and an array of handsome ceiling fans, chandeliers and strategically recessed lights above, this home exudes a stylish Rocky Mountain atmosphere. After you have taken in the beauty inside the great room, walk out through the sliding glass doors onto the covered deck for the best effect of all, the sound and smell of the rushing river, the feel of warm sunlight and the sight of resplendent cliffs rising to the sky. Adjacent to the great room, the well-designed kitchen features slate floors, chiseled granite counters with Travertine backsplash, alder cabinets and stainless professional appliances.The restaurant-sized oven will make your dinner parties a breeze. Elegant DeWil's Custom cabinetry provides plenty of space for all your culinary needs. Features include under and over-cabinet lighting plus auto-closing cabinets and drawers. A laundry room and half-bath complete the main level. Next,ascend the staircase, lined with decorative wrought -iron railings, to the top floor. Here you will find a large loft with reading area, ideal for an office orhomework space. The generous master suite, with 9' ceilings, opens onto its own covered deck. The master bath provides a large walk-in closet, doublesinks, tiled shower and Jacuzzi tub. A second bedroom with its own private bath allows for family or guests while the lower level includes a very privatebedroom suite, complimented by a full bathroom and a personal patio on the river! Throughout th is home you'll find the extra touches that make you say"Wow." From the multitude of outlets for your media and appliances to the self-closing cabinets and drawers, come see for yourself what makes this one of the nicest homes in town! Saving the best for last! A very private finished space waits below for your grand movie theatre, pool room or recording studio. Open the unsuspecting solid alder door to this room and you'll surely be surprised to find a real jail door. Circa 1883, this jail doo r was acquired by the builder from an historic jail in Waxahachie Texas after the jail was torn down. Walk inside the room and find yourself transported back to an early 1900's log cabin with classic log beam walls & open beam ceilings. Despite the yesteryear fa??ade, this wonderful room is pre-wired for surround sound and ready for your widescreen flat screen TV!
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