7735 County Road 228, Bayfield, CO 81122

Looking for your quintessential Colorado home? Look no further! This 4,100+ sf home is perfectly placed on 10 ponderosa-covered acres between Bayfield and historic Durango, Colorado. The home was thoughtfully designed by the current owners, with great attention to detail being given to the floor plan, finishes, and placement of the home on the lot. The setting could not be more peaceful, but the access is simple off of a very well-maintained County Road and a paved driveway that leads you to the front door. Upon entering the home, you will immediately be drawn into the living room, which features soaring tongue and groove ceilings, numerous windows that allow the room to be flooded with natural sunlight, and a gas fireplace with a natural stone surround. Off of the living room is the formal dining room and kitchen, where you will find plenty of workspace with solid surface countertops and an abundance of storage. On the opposite side of the main level are two guest bedrooms and a full bath. Going up the stairs to the second level of the home, you will find the primary suite with dual vanities as well as ample closet space. The primary bedroom is also flooded with natural light and enjoys access to a balcony where you can enjoy your morning coffee or tea. Opposite from the primary suite is a home office which is a necessity in today's work-from-home environment. Additionally, on the upper level, you will find a cozy reading nook, as well as a loft sleeping area and a large storage room. The lower level is home to a spacious family room which includes a wood burning stove that is perfect for the cold winter months, a kitchenette area, two additional guest bedrooms, a full bath, a craft room, and two separate storage areas. Evenings during the warm summer and fall months can be enjoyed on the expansive decks that make for the perfect spot for hosting all of your family and friends for summer holiday and weekend BBQ's. In addition to the numerous storage options inside of the home, there is an oversized attached two-car garage plus a separate detached, two-car garage plus an additional storage room or heated workshop area, so you will have plenty of room for all of your tools and toys. Much of the property has been fire mitigated with trees limbed, and the landscaping around the home is watered with an automatic drip system, and blends perfectly with the natural surroundings. If you're into hiking, there is plenty of room on the property for you to explore, plus there is direct access to 39 acres of BLM land adjacent to this property, with access to additional public lands nearby. If you prefer water sports, Lemon Dam and Vallecito Reservoir are both 15-20 minutes away, and the home is conveniently situated midway between Purgatory and Wolf Creek ski areas which allows you easy access to both mountains for excellent powder skiing all winter long. Relax in your own persona sauna after a long day of on the slopes or just playing on this 10 acre playground. All of the wonderful shopping and dining that downtown Durango has to offer is just 25 minutes away. This property has been thoroughly enjoyed by the owners and their family for 25 years and has so much to offer a new owner for the next 25 years!