377 Falls Creek Cir, Durango, CO 81301

KATIE STURM, KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SOUTHWEST ASSOCIATES, CELL: 970-799-3975, katie@katiesturm.com, http://katiesturm.com: This gorgeous contemporary country home is located in a peaceful setting just a few miles from Main St. in the Turtle Lake Valley. This location is quite simply one of the finest the entire area has to offer, so close to town but with a totally rural feel and outstanding access to many Forest Service and BLM trails and recreation areas. There are incredible views in all directions of Animas Mountain, Missionary Ridge, prehistoric Anasazi cliff dwellings, not to mention the huge view up the Hidden Valley. Several mature trees on the property create a natural haven with plenty of privacy. In addition, there is an incredible amount of mature xeriscaped flower beds and raised veggie gardens on this 2.12 acre parcel. The low-maintenance exterior of the home has newer wood casing windows, fresh stucco, and pro-panel metal roofing. Enter through the graceful foyer where you are greeted by a spacious seating area and double closets . Stunning travertine flooring leads through an arched entrance to the great room with clerestory windows bringing in plenty of natural light. The open floor plan incorporates a great room, dining, south facing year-round sunroom, and kitchen. Passive solar sunroom boasts floor to ceiling windows, and stamped concrete flooring which serves as a heat sink to retain warmth for the home, with a glass door to access the patio and hot tub. The well-designed kitchen has plenty of counter space, oak cabinets, and stainless appliances including gas cooktop. A large peninsula island provides plenty of seating for guests or extra chefs. The window above the kitchen sink has an expansive view of the red cliffs overlooking Hidden Valley and you can even see an ancient cliff dwelling! The kitchen has LED contemporary decorator lighting and Hubberton Forge sconces throughout and handmade sconces on the exterior. The back yard provides a wonderful entertaining area with glorious landscaping, lawn, and a winding sandstone path leading to a fire pit. The sauna is handmade adobe construction with glass bottles incorporated in the design as well as a solar panel for LED lights. A spacious master suite is conveniently located on the main floor with a large bank of south facing windows leading to the patio and private hot tub. The Master Bath has dual sinks, and a generous walk-in closet. There is a second nice-size bedroom and full bathroom with shower/tub on the main floor for guests. The entire home is trimmed in a contemporary style with wood-clad windows. The laundry room has a double utility sink, and is conveniently located between the kitchen and front yard with a large storage closet for gear. Bamboo flooring on the main floor and steps to the second level where you will find a loft and 3rd bedroom with it's own private deck. Additionally there's is a 10x12 shed on the property, and a carport with gardening shed for storing gear and toys. This home's location cannot be beat. It is perfectly situated to take advantage of the abundant outdoor activities in Durango - near the Colorado Trail, Sailing Hawks and Turtle Lake bouldering parks, Hidden Valley horseback trails, Church Camp, and Log Chutes Mountain Bike trails, Dalla Mountain Park and Animas Trail system for hiking. No HOA here, so you can park your camper, boats, and other vehicles with no worries. This home has minimal expenses to operate since it is on a well and septic system with very low utility bills. There is a detached garage which has been converted to a studio with furnace, shower and composting toilet. Could be converted back to a 2 car garage if needed. Two freestanding gas stoves are used to heat the home as well as electric baseboards in two bedrooms. There is electric radiant heat in the entry. Home is hardwired with ethernet jacks and has free high-speed internet through Aligntech. Lutron adjustable light switches allow you