3437 Cr 228, Durango, CO 81301

Dramatic soft contemporary home on 9.5 private wooded acres. The innovative design of this beautiful home offers a light and bright walk out basement with two bedrooms, a full bath and a spacious living area which is perfect for live in parents or as separate guest quarters. There is a sun drenched great room with walls of windows that bring the outdoors in and provide breathtaking mountain, valley and water views. The open concept kitchen, dining and living areas are perfect for entertaining and have a very good flow. There is a spacious loft which would be perfect for a home office or fourth bedroom. The enchanting master suite has a large walk in closet, access to the deck and a sumptuous bath featuring a huge jetted tub with a big picture window viewing the mountains. This custom built home which is owned by the original owner features 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, an oversize 2 car garage, low maintenance stucco and stone exterior, energy efficient Vermont Castings wood stove, 20x10 storage building, dog run, deer fenced garden, insulating blinds on the windows, energy efficient low "E" double pane windows and great southern exposure for passive solar. You will love entertaining on the 700 square foot deck with breathtaking mountain, water and valley views. Beautiful aspen tongue & groove ceilings and floor to ceiling windows in the great room make this the perfect "Colorado" style home. Located just 10 minutes from the new Mercy Hospital with easy access on all paved roads (including the driveway). Xeriscape water efficient landscaping. This magnificent home also features a security system. Horses are allowed.Low insurance rates on this home because of access for firefighters to the large pond which is across the street. Huge price reduction to $475,900 is good until September 12, 2011 at which time the price will go back up to the $499,900.