Located in the most sought-after neighborhood in the Animas Valley, Red Rock Ranch, this 5 bedroom, 4 ½ bathroom home (10 mins from Downtown Durango, 20 minutes to Purgatory Ski Resort, and golf cart access to Dalton Ranch Golf Course) offers a blend of luxurious features and breathtaking natural surroundings. Designed by Kevin Reed and built by Tom Gorton Construction, this beautifully maintained home was designed to capture abundant natural light and accentuate views of the Red Cliffs and mountains to the north. Set on .87 acres, with a partial remodel in 2023 including an additional 1,432 SF add-on, this home offers ample space and modern amenities. The exterior showcases lush lawns, mature landscaping, various trees including spruce, pine, aspen, and a Canadian Chokecherry orchard (perfect area for hanging hammocks), along with a fenced garden area and an 8x10 garden shed. The partially fenced backyard (once fully, can be easily enclosed), front walled patio, and private back patio with a new 2022 hot tub provide serene outdoor retreats and entertaining areas. Concrete driveway leading you to the heated 3 car garage, and a separate 2-car parking pad out front. The garage is spacious and equipped with insulated doors, connected to a security system. Inside, the home features dramatic ceilings in various rooms, Aspen ceilings in the great room and kitchen, fully insulated windows with shades, and exquisite lighting fixtures.The kitchen (with a great view of the mountains) includes modern amenities such as above cabinet lighting, stained maple alder cabinets, and a large pantry with built-in shelving. Custom touches like glass tile backsplashes, granite slab countertops, and full extension drawers with custom pulls elevate the aesthetic appeal. Just off the kitchen is the laundry room which includes updated tiles floors with tall storage cabinets, a coat rack, a new washer and dryer, and a powder room. The main level primary bedroom offers amazing Red Cliff views, his and her walk-in closets, complete with custom built-ins, provide ample storage space, along with double vanities and a makeup vanity area. The main level also offers a 2nd ensuite bedroom with an updated bathroom. The bonus room, part of the 2023 addition is located just down from the kitchen, serves as a versatile space for entertainment and relaxation and is heated and cooled with its own high-efficiency electric heat pump. With wood flooring, a built-in kitchenette (full-size refrigerator, wine refrigerator, full sink), includes a wall of custom storage cabinetry, this room is perfect for hosting gatherings, a den room for the kids, workout, schooling room, etc. This room leads you straight to the 3-car garage, with a large smartly designed built-in storage/mudroom area. The upper-level, considered the 2nd wing of the home, includes the 3 additional bedrooms along with another large open area/living space and two additional storage areas. The first bedroom has a full bathroom across the hall, as you continue down the hallway, you will find an office/living room area that leads to a large walk out upper deck with amazing Red Rock and mountain views. The other two spacious bedrooms are connected with a jack and jill bathroom (shower and toilet separated), finished with modern high end fixtures. The home includes a high efficiency forced air gas heating system (2022) with 3 zones, 2 installed humidifiers, and full air conditioning. Heating and cooling systems, filtered/softened water for the entire house with circulation pump for hot water, reverse osmosis water system for the refrigerator and kitchen, and Beam central vacuum system with additional extra-long hose for the garage. The entire house was updated in 2023 with carbon monoxide, fire, and security systems. Including a full 1 acre updated irrigation system with spray irrigation for bark beds and flowerpots. All exterior water is included by the HOA.