316 Cottonwood Creek Road, Durango, CO 81301

Welcome to The Ranch, a charming, private 107 acre community boasting lakes, ponds, rivers and beautiful perennial gardens. Built by Galbraith Builders, sitting on ¾ of an acre in a private, quiet cul-de-sac, this home has been tastefully remodeled and refurbished over the years. This rustic contemporary home offers a beautifully illuminated foyer that flows into both the living room and kitchen. A wall of windows and well-placed skylights assures an abundance of natural light and views of Missionary Ridge and Hermosa landscapes. The living room features rustic hickory hardwood flooring and a custom artisan-styled gas fireplace. Thick chiseled-edge granite and butcher block countertops enrich the large Chef’s Kitchen which handily provides the avid cook with a Sub Zero refrigerator; a large Wolf gas range, with double ovens, 4 burners, a grill and griddle; a Bosch dishwasher; and a farmhouse sink. Large, rustic beams in the kitchen with artistic custom lighting offer an inviting setting for entertaining. Slate flooring, vaulted ceilings with skylights, a large gas fireplace and sliding double doors open to a patio which features a pond and fountain allowing guests to enjoy spacious indoor dining with an outdoor ambiance. A Tuscan flagstone patio with pergola showcased by a beautiful water feature, green grass and a fenced-in, deer-proof garden define the private backyard. The garden is ready to be planted with roses and perennials as already designed by a landscape architect. The backyard also has a private fenced-in area for outdoor storage. The main-level primary bedroom has a walk-in closet and another large clothes closet, a custom bath with dual vanities, a soaking tub and separate steam shower. Just down the hall from the primary suite is an updated full bath adjacent to a cozy TV/reading room. This versatile room could used as an office, nursery, art room-- anything is possible. The home’s upper level offers a large multifunctional loft space overlooking the great room. The second level also boasts two bedrooms and a large shared custom bath. An additional room currently used as a fourth bedroom and hobby room (no closet) features a balcony overlooking the lovely backyard. This room again could be used in a multitude of ways. The private driveway offers guest parking and leads to a 3-car garage with a workbench and backyard access. The Ranch has abundant water and the irrigation water is included in the homeowners association fees. Other amenities include a large park, ponds for fishing, a 30-acre nature preserve with hiking and biking trails, a pickleball court, Hermosa Creek and Animas River access in addition to RV parking and storage. The Ranch flanks the James Ranch which has placed hundreds of acres into a conservation easement to preserve the beautiful views. The Ranch is an outstanding location--close to Dalton Ranch Golf Club, Durango Hot Springs, PJs Gourmet Market, James Ranch Market, Glacier Club and Purgatory ski area, just minutes up the road. Don't miss this opportunity to own this fine custom home in a convenient and enchanting setting.