Energy efficient, passive solar home nestled in the tall pines on 4.7 acres with great southern solar exposure and views of the surrounding ridge lines. Main level entry opens up to a great room with large floor to ceiling south facing windows overlooking the patio. There is a new, high efficiency soap stone wood burning stove in the living room which efficiently heats the house. There are ceiling vents to move the heated air, as it rises, to the upper level rooms. The kitchen is open to the dining and living room with outdoor access to enjoy the sunny patio. There are several pieces of furniture built for storage that will remain with the home. There is a bedroom and full bath on the main level. The bedroom is being used as an exercise room and the storage area in the room can easily be converted to a closet with simply hanging a closet rod. Crawl space access is located in this bedroom. All the bedrooms in the home have wool berber carpet. The solid oak stairs lead to the upper level where there are three bedrooms, two baths and a laundry room. The hallway, laundry room and bathroom flooring is a laminate Pergo product. The master bedroom is a spacious area with an office nook and built-in storage shelves. There are windows along three of the four walls offering abundant natural lighting. The master bathroom has a large tiled in shower with a large private window. All bedrooms upstairs have access to a trex deck which runs along the south side of the house. The laundry room is spacious with cabinets and a hanging rod for storage. There is an ETS heating unit downstairs. Average electric bill is $50/month and the only items using propane are the range/oven and the hot water heater. The exterior is hardy plank siding, there is 2ft thick insulation under the roof, the seller has installed a vapor barrier and insulation to the crawl space and added gutters. Outside you will find a 32' dome shaped storage building which has a wood stove. There is ample storage both inside and below this shed. The driveway is paved and there are areas to build a garage. The garden is xeriscaped, planted with perennials and the sellers installed fencing to create a contained area for their pets. This is truly a must see and a exceptional value so close to Durango and within minutes of Lake Nighthorse. This is an Advantage Program Home so it will be pre-inspected and will come with a one-year buyer's home warranty.
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