1959 cr 316

This two story, 4 bedroom/2 bath, 2170 square foot home on 3.6 acres is located close to Durango. It is only 5 miles east of the airport, and a short ½ mile off Hwy 172. And … You’ll be mesmerized with these ‘Big Sky’ mountain views!!! ~ ~ ~ The main level features a large sunny kitchen with a family room area, connecting to the south facing dining room which has a sliding glass door to access the back yard or create a space for outdoor dining. The floor plan flows easily into the large living room, with a cozy woodstove, and huge new Anderson picture windows …. encompassing stunning open views of the la Plata Mountains. Note the thick hardwood white oak floors, that were just recently refinished. Also there is a cute sunroom, which would be great for plants or an office, and opens outside onto the west deck for fabulous sunsets over the mountains. This home is filled with light and has great solar exposure. The 2-car attached garage, laundry and ¾ bath are off the entry hall. ~ ~ ~ Upstairs are the four bedrooms, all with oak wood floors, and one full bath. The northwest bedroom also has new picture windows to enjoy the great mountain vistas. There are several options on this level to create an ensuite primary bedroom. ~ ~ ~ The property is serviced by natural gas, much more economical than the propane most rural properties have, which fuels the new boiler, providing hot water baseboard heat to two zones, upstairs and down. The home has a cistern with easy scheduled deliveries from Mountain Man Water. The septic system was just inspected and updated as per county standards. The home is ready to add your own touches and make it your own. ~`~ ~ Enjoy this private pastoral setting with spectacular mountain views …. while only 13 miles from Durango city limits, and serviced by paved roads to within a ½ mile!!! NOTE: Some photos of this listing may include virtually staged amenities, furniture or fixtures.