12 Acres in Durango, CO - $5,950,000
399 S. Windom Way, La Plata County, Durango, Colorado
Perched on a forest bench looking across Electra Lake to the Needles Mountains, this exquisite custom log home features a unique and elegant design that incorporates a multitude of stunning views from virtually every window within the structure. The 9,863 square foot, 5 bedroom, 7 bath home has been a labor of love by the finest craftsmen from Edgewood Log Homes of Coeur dAlene, Idaho working with the master builders at VB Construction based in Telluride, Colorado. The estate includes an impressive array of luxury features and is surrounded by the natural beauty of the exclusive gated 212-acre Windom Ranch community and its wonderful amenities.
Location and Area
The Pines at Windom Ranch is nestled in a lush glacier carved valley, set in the spectacular San Juan Mountains, a convenient 25 minutes north of Durango off of Highway 550. ...
The Pines at Windom Ranch is nestled in a lush glacier carved valley, set in the spectacular San Juan Mountains, a convenient 25 minutes north of Durango off of Highway 550. Windom Ranch itself is paradise found. As a private gated community, it is a place of peaceful serenity and beauty. It is exclusive and private yet convenient to all of the areas recreational and social amenities.
Durango is a town of rural mountain charm and character, and has many big city conveniences, including a state-of-the-art new hospital, many fine restaurants, hotels, shopping, a four-year college, and many cultural activities. For downhill skiing, Durango Mountain Resort is two miles from Windom Ranch, while Silverton Mountain Ski Area is an hour away and Wolf Creek one-and-a-half hours away. Cross-country skiing and snowmobiling are also available throughout the area. Summertime is filled with opportunities for riding, hiking, fly fishing, boating, golfing and visiting the local Durango to Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Mesa Verde National Park and the Four Corners National Monument. There are endless activities for the outdoor sports enthusiast. Durango is located 6,512 ft. above sea level, surrounded by scenic mountain views, and over 300 days of sunshine each year. Comfortable summer temperatures reach the upper 80s, while the autumn days are clear, cool and full of vibrant foliage colors. The crisp and sunny winter days often feature abundant, light powdery snow.
The La Plata County area that includes Durango and Bayfield has a population of 44,000. La Plata County Airport runs daily commercial air service to Denver and Phoenix, with seasonal service to Houston, and includes facilities for full service general aviation. The property is 100 miles from Telluride, 170 miles from Grand Junction, 200 miles from Albuquerque and Santa Fe, about 300 miles from Denver and Colorado Springs and 450 miles from Phoenix.
Property Details
Community Amenities
All underground utilities
Gated entrances with beautiful rockwork and water feature
Paved entrances and road system
Central Water System
Design Covenants to protect the quality and integrity of the community architecture
Nature and Wilderness Trail for hiking meanders through the varied terrain and ecosystems and provides access to the properties waterfall, lake and National Forest
A large portion of Window Ranch is protected as open space
The homesites have been selected to take advantage of natural benches which provide unobstructed view corridors while ensuring privacy and seclusion between homesites
Windom Ranch is a designated Glacier Club community providing special membership opportunities
Property Grounds and Exterior Features
Paved driveway; garage entrances are concrete with snow melting system that has a temperature sensor outside to automatically turn on when humidity gets to certain percent
Heavily wooded 12-acre lot with beautiful landscaping of all areas outside residence with aspen, fir and other indigenous vegetation
Standing seam copper roof, flashings and gutters. The roofing has two layers to minimize ice buildup and maximize insulation factorsit is referred to as cold roof
Lower deck area has hot-tub
Main level deck areas off the great room/kitchen and master bedroom are made of Brazilian Mahogany
400 amps of power run to the house with separate surge protection
The foundation has been drilled 7' into the bedrock with 1-1/4 vertical steel on 12 centers, and poured concrete footers. The exterior concrete is surrounded by 2-1/2 (inside and outside) ECO insulation, providing an R-22 insulation factor to the foundation
Crushed rock surrounds the foundation of the home and provides bedding for the French Drains
Residence
This magnificent custom log home was designed and engineered by Edgewood Log Homes of Coeur dAlene, Idaho. After the design process, it took over two years for the skilled craftsman to complete the house. All logs are from standing dead trees and are treated after milling with Borite (non-toxic solution) to make them resistant to insects and mold. The logs were pre-finished prior to shipping and built in place. The exact location of each log was considered, including breadth, density and age. Each log was hand hewn with incredible detail, joinery and craftsmanship, averaging 15 inches in diameter. The overall impact of this size log, coupled with the use of stacked Telluride stone accents (interior and exterior) is gorgeous. The design concept was to use these natural materials to frame the spectacular views from all rooms in the house, while ensuring the home is full of light. The signature design attribute is the great room with its glass forest, a patented design of windows using a single pane of glass set between two trees. Stunning is one of the few words adequate to describe the scene when looking out. A tour of the house includes:
Main Level
Grand Entry: There is a wonderful sense of arrival coming onto the property; gliding down the sloping driveway and stopping under custom log Porte-Cochre. stepping onto the massive Telluride stone front porch that leads to custom craftsman style 3-1/2 thick solid wood doors, which open to a slate entry hall with views through the great room to the Needle Mountains and Electra Lake.
Great Room: This room encompasses the all of the elements usually associated with the quintessential mountain retreatmassive stone wood burning fireplace, large timber mantel, wide-planked hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings with log and beam truss, adjoining open kitchen layout and spectacular views out ceiling-high solid pane glass windows. Features include:
Telluride stone wood burning fireplace and hearth with metal sculptured doors
White oak hardwood floors
Glass Forest windows
Log walls and log and beam truss with mahogany pegged accents
Access to outdoor deck
Kitchen Includes:
Custom Alder cabinets (solid and glass-front) and trim
Cooper hood over stove
Wolf appliancesstove, warming drawer, 3 ovens
Dual Bosch dishwashers
Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer
Granite counters and backsplash
20x20 Copper Mine slate floors
Ceiling in kitchen is tongue-and-groove
Custom designed island with granite counter-top, sink, wine storage and Alder cabinetry
Granite bar with seating for four
Custom lighting
Large windows open to views of the lake and mountains
Kohler plumbing fixtures
Breakfast Room is off the Kitchen and Includes:
Gas fireplace
LCD flat-screen TV above mantel
White oak hardwood floors
Tongue-and-groove ceiling
Custom finishes on light fixtures & light sconces
Adjacent powder room
Access to outdoor deck
MASTER SUITE INCLUDES:
Bedroom
Expansive bedroom with sitting area with gas fireplace
Wool carpet
Numerous windows with expansive views
French doors leading to private deck
Log walls and log and beam truss with mahogany pegged accents
Bath
Exquisite travertine slab vanity and bathing area; travertine tile in shower
Top of the line Kohler fixtures and porcelain basins
Heated bathroom floor of Copper Mine slate
Kohler toilet and bidet in private water closet
Large walk-in closet
Expansive window to let in natural light
Office
Large office off master suite
Wool carpet
Expansive window to let in natural light
Formal Dining Room
White oak hardwood floors
Laundry Room
Spacious Laundry room with custom painted ceiling and full front-load Maytag washer and dryer
Granite counter with wash basin
Custom Alder cabinets
Mud Room
Large area with closet and entry from driveway and main garage
20x20 Copper Mine slate floors
Main Garage
Oversized 3-car garage with automatic doors
Lower Level Accessed by Oak Craftsman style stairs
Family Room
Telluride stone wood burning fireplace; hearth with metal sculptured doors
Wool carpet
Custom copper top bar area with Alder cabinet storage
Wine Room
1,000 bottle wine storage
Sitting area
20 x 20 Copper Mine slate floors
Media Room/Theatre
Fully insulated and wired home theatre
Beautifully carpeted
Custom finishes on light fixtures & light sconces
Granite wet bar with storage cabinetry and microwave
Guest Suites 1 and 2 (east side)
Large bedrooms, each with ensuite bath
Wool carpet in bedrooms
Top of the line Kohler fixtures and porcelain basins
Designer tiles
Heated bathroom floor of slate
Expansive window to let in natural light
Laundry Room
Spacious laundry room with custom painted ceiling and full front load
Maytag washer and dryer
Granite counter with wash basin
Custom Alder cabinets
Linen closet with separate door access from hallway
Spa Room
Separate vanity and water closet from inner spa area
Inner room has area for massage table
Large steam shower with honed marble tile
Sauna
Guest Suite 3 (west side)
Large bedroom with wool carpeting
Top of the line Kohler fixtures and porcelain basins
Designer tiles
Heated bathroom floor of slate
Expansive window to let in natural light; views of the Needles Mountains
Access to Telluride stone deck and outdoor hot-tub
Toy Garage and Shop
Oversized 4-car/toy (two-deep) garage with automatic doors
Epoxy floor surface
Area large enough for workbench/shop
Compressor outlets for shop tools
Upper Level
Loft
Oak stairs with ornamental iron rails lead to loft area
Designed to accommodate pool table or intimate sitting area
Wool carpet
Access to small outside deck area with spectacular views
Library/Office/Game Room
Gas fireplace
Wool carpet
Access to large storage area
Caretaker/Additional Guest Living Quarters
A completely separate caretaker (or guest quarters) is located over the garage and has its own entry
Gas fireplace in small living room
Kitchen with electric stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, double-sink
Large bedroom with walk-in closet
Ensuite bath
Other Features:
In-floor heat is supplied through 2 Wiel McLain Air Ultra 225,000 BTU systems. They provide hot water for domestic use through 2-80 gallon stainless steel tanks. Both garages are heated as well. An additional heat system is for snowmelt in the entry/Porte-Cochre and outside of both garages. All baths and bedrooms are on separate heating zones
5 fireplaces; two wood burning and three gas
Air Conditioning is ducted throughout the house with humidification
Interior fire suppression system
Smart house wiring
Windows are Loewen brand fir windows with bronze clad exteriors
Interior doors are 8 larch fir
Window bucks sills and surroundings are hand-hewn larch fir
Engineered septic is Orenco, consisting of 2-1,500 gallon tanks with 30 infiltrators
1,000-gallon LP gas tank is buried and easily accessible
Wildlife and Recreation
The Pines at Window has an ideal combination of wildlife habitat, gardens, trails and exceptional views in a very private setting. Commonly seen are migrating elk, deer, red tail hawks, eagles, and many other small animals and birds. Many of these will be seen around the estate and are a welcome reminder of the sanctuary that has been created within Windom Ranch. The local area is phenomenally gifted with diversity and a myriad of options for most outdoor activities and pursuits. There is fishing in Electra Lake and nearby at the Lemon and Vallecito Reservoirs. Also, fly-fishing on the Animas, Los Pinos, Florida and San Juan Rivers is spectacular.
Skiing and many other summertime activities were discussed earlier, although golf opportunities need to be discussed. Excellent golf can be found at the private Glacier Club (memberships available to homeowners in Windom Ranch), just 5 miles away, and Dalton Ranch Golf Club, Hillcrest Community Club and a top-rated public course at Pinion Hills in Farmington, NM (approximately 60 miles).
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