304 Cottonwood Creek Road, Durango, CO 81301

This bright and beautiful custom 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home abuts a 35-acre nature reserve in The Ranch Subdivision located in the heart of the Animas Valley. This home was built in 1994, by one of the most premier builders in the Durango area, Galbraith Custom Homes. 3,266 SF with most of the square footage on the main level, including the primary and guest bedroom both with en-suite bathrooms, with a third living area upstairs that also has a bedroom (nonconforming-no closet) and a bathroom. Hardwood floor, tile, and partial carpet throughout. There are 24 casement windows that provide superior ventilation to cool off the home in the evening and early summer mornings. Built with timeless style, the home has four vigas in the entry and down the entry hall, an elegant French chandelier, cathedral ceilings trimmed with stained shiplap pine. The living room has a gas fireplace with mantle and hearth, two skylights with shades that provide light for both the upstairs loft and the living room. The living room includes many built-in cabinets, an attached LG TV, attached speakers inside and out, as well as double doors to the Trex wrap around deck. The kitchen has been remodeled with beautiful granite and upscale Thermador and KitchenAid appliances including a new, beautiful modern vent hood, and a second oven. Custom stained glass window over the large soapstone sink, reverse osmosis water, Toshiba microwave that has airfrying and multi-cooking capabilities, a long bar that accommodates 4 stools, and a lovely dining room with doors out to the deck and gardens for optimal entertaining. Just off the kitchen is a built-in bookshelf and desk area. The primary bedroom has a connecting den that could be an office, exercise room or TV room with a gas fireplace. An expansive walk-in closet with drawers/shelving connects to the bathroom with a large soaking tub, updated shower, vanity table, matte black fixtures, granite countertops, and a skylight keeping it light and bright. The home has radiant floor heat downstairs, and baseboard heat upstairs. An ethylene glycol system ensures that the piping system will not freeze in cold weather or during power outages. The hot water lines have a complete loop and a small pump on a timer so there is almost instant hot water throughout. 3 thermostats in the master, living area, and upstairs. The thermostat in the living area will notify the owner via text if the power is lost or if temp in the house drops. Additionally, there is a mini-split heat pump in the living area. The water softener was replaced in 2022. A new Owens Corning roof was installed in Sept '23. The attached two car garage is extra long and wide with lots storage on both sides. The home is professionally landscaped with a gated garden and shed in the backyard creating a very tranquil setting. There is a dwarf Korean pine, Japanese Maples and plants that flower at different parts of the growing season including Hydrangeas, Columbines, Cone flowers, Flox, Peonies and Japanese Anemones. The area off the front porch attracts flocks of hummingbirds. Large Colorado Blue Spruce, White Pine, Aspen, Lilacs, and an Austrian pine grow along the perimeter providing beauty and privacy. Next to the Sundance hot tub is a charming fish fountain. Raised garden beds in the rear of the property have irrigation and include an herb bed, two vegetable beds, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and strawberries. The whole garden and backyard is fenced and includes an insulated gardening shed. The HOA provides exterior irrigation water. Residents at The Ranch enjoy trout fishing in the numerous ponds, pickleball court, secure RV storage area, a private beach on the Animas River, and a 35-acre wildlife preserve along the Hermosa Creek.