1024 Deer Ridge Drive, Bayfield, CO 81122

Welcome to your Mountain Haven! Spacious custom-built mountain home located in the Forest Lakes Subdivision (FLMD) on a quiet dead-end street. Located within walking distance of 40 acres of BLM land and the San Juan National Forest! A perfect TWO ACRE get-a-way surrounded by towering pine trees with breathtaking views down the Valley and across farmlands towards the town of Bayfield and towards Ludwig Mountain. You will experience an abundance of beautiful warm Aspen Tongue and Groove ceilings and walls. Large Living Room windows allow you to take in extraordinary views and wildlife. The Grizzly wood stove will warm you on chilly winter nights. This home Features a Large Covered Deck with added extensions, Main level Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Living room, and Dining room. The Lower level Features a Large Family room, Bedroom, Bath, an Office, a Laundry Room (with laundry chute) and under-stairs storage. The Main Bedroom is large and comfortable. The Main Bathroom was remodeled and features marble counters. The open concept floor plan flows from the Living Room to the Dining Room to the Kitchen. The Kitchen welcomes you with a Breakfast Bar, a Cooking Island, Hanging Pot Rack, and a Pantry with a Large Spice Rack. The Large Living Room Windows showcase the stunning surroundings. The Heated Two Car Garage is a luxury in the winter! The Guest Room above the Garage is complete with its own entrance, gated deck, ceiling fan, bathroom and propane stove. Guests will love the expansive views of the towering pines, farmlands, and the valley below. The Guest Room can be used for guests, as additional income, an art studio or an additional room for the family. Off of the Spacious Deck you will find a Fenced-In Dog run/ Yard/Garden area. As a Dog run your dog can access it from the house via a dog door in the sliding glass door from the Living Room or from the Deck -that includes 3 Access Gates, with one being specifically for dog access to the dog run. A must for this area is an Asphalt Drive, this one includes 2 graveled Parking Areas and access to a Storage Shed. There is plenty of parking for an RV, boats, ATV’s and other “toys”. You will find separate Hot Water heaters for the guest house/garage and for the main home as well as separate leased Propane Tanks for each. Heat is provided in the main house by the wood stove, forced air furnace (serviced in July 2024), electric baseboard heat (lower level) and a propane wall mounted unit in the family room, lower level. There is no HOA. There is a Metro District: Forest Lakes Metro District (FLMD) maintains the roads, plows in the winter, maintains the central water system and provides a trash/slash services area. Fire Mitigation- The property has been mitigated with trees cut and thinned and approved. A fire hydrant is within 500 ft of the home. A large Michael Phelps hot tub was installed about 4 years ago and is included, but is optional. Located just 10 miles from Vallecito Reservoir, about 20 miles from Durango, 49 miles from Pagosa Springs, and just 43 miles from Purgatory Ski Area! So close to so many areas for recreation, for for fishing, for rafting, for hiking, for skiing and for exploring the vast number of historical attractions. An ultimate location for so many adventures! Do not miss out on this beautiful home!