375 Elk Dr, Bayfield, CO 81122

This house has the WOW factor! Just 22 miles from historic downtown Durango, famous for all of it's amenities including skiing, dining, the narrow gauge railroad, and much, much more. Living in this home, via the Forest Lakes subdivision, one has access to 1000s of acres of San Juan National Forest for hiking and hunting. There is Lake Simpatico in the subdivision perfect for fishing and canoeing. This enchanting home is privately set back among the pines on a cul de sac road that ends at the 40 acre school section (perfect for hiking) , you approach the house via the gently curving graveled driveway (recently upgraded to provide extra parking and a turn around area, as well as RV parking with power). There is a beautiful custom brick patio in front of the home that leads you to the covered Trex deck on the front of the house- perfect for sitting outside and watching the wildlife. The front door is inset with lovely beveled glass, also with beveled glass side panels. Upon entering, you are greeted with the open floor plan; the living room has 9 foot ceilings complete with recessed lighting; the fireplace granite accents echo the beautiful slab granite counters of the kitchen. The kitchen has matching stainless steel GE Profile appliances, custom cherry wood cabinets, generous pantry storage, and a breakfast bar with slab granite counters. The dining area off of the living room and kitchen has sliding glass doors that open onto the back custom brick patio- the perfect place to barbeque and enjoy outdoor meals. Going upstairs, to the left is the spacious master bedroom with it's own generous sitting room, walk in closet and lovely full bath. On the other side of the stairs are the second and third bedrooms AND a lovely sitting area, perfect for an office or reading area. This home is very light and bright-LOADS of natural light. Front porch, Living room and master bedroom all have in ceiling stereo speakers. Very cost effective in floor radiant hot water heat, heated by the Electric Thermal Storage system.The garage is oversized. The property has been fire mitigated and lest I forget, there is a new propanel roof and a large shed for storage. Move in ready- come home to 375 Elk Drive!