399 S Windom Way , Durango, CO 81301(La Plata County)

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).