Luxury home in the coveted Rockridge subdivision of Durango

Luxury home in-town Durango, in the coveted Rockridge subdivision. This gorgeous 8,921 square foot home was updated in Summer 2022 with 2 full bathroom remodels & new lighting sprinkled on all 3 levels along with the entire interior being freshly painted. The whole house was carefully cared for by original owners and you can see the detail in hardwood floors, crown molding, & beautiful fixtures throughout. The home was built to be incredibly energy efficient ($273 highest gas bill) with high-end windows, excellent insulation, and is completely heated with in-floor radiant hot water heat. See the listing notes for recent utility bills to prove the remarkable cost-savings & energy efficiency. The home has a charming Victorian feel with modern finishes throughout the interior. The home sits on a large lot, nearly 1 acre, and has amazing views of the surrounding mountains. The home boasts 5 Bed, 6 Bath, 3 car garage, & a second living quarters downstairs complete with a full kitchen with granite countertops. The second living quarters has a separate entrance giving the option for complete privacy for extended family or visiting guests. The home sits high on the hill within the subdivision for stunning views and is surrounded by large pine trees creating a private oasis. As you enter the home you will immediately notice the oak hard wood floors (installed throughout most of the home), a formal dining room, and a nice sitting room. The wood floors will lead you into the great room with vaulted ceilings, tall windows that capture the natural sunlight & mountain views, along with a lovely gas fireplace. The great room is off of the amazing chef’s kitchen, complete with a 6-burner gas range stove top, farmhouse sink, granite counters, and large island with a prep sink. Off of the kitchen and great room you will find access to an expansive deck perfect for large parties & barbecues. The primary suite (located on the main level) encompasses a sitting area, gas fireplace, huge closet, new lighting, and a freshly remodeled ensuite bath with a claw-foot soaking tub, easy access shower, new quartz countertops with Kohler sinks, & towel bars, new lighting, two separate vanities, glamorous chandelier, and a private toilet room with new Kohler toilet. Upstairs consists of 3 large bedrooms (each with their own large closet), one with an ensuite bathroom, and the other two sharing a newly remodeled bathroom. The walk through bathroom boasts new granite countertops, new floor & shower tile, new rainfall shower head system in the easy access shower, new claw-foot soaking tub, new Kohler toilet, and updated lighting. Upstairs you will find no lack of storage, the bedrooms have large clothing closets as well as extra large ‘finished attic closet space, complete with same beautiful oak hard wood flooring throughout. Additionally, there is a secret room. Downstairs has a luxurious guest suite that is warm and inviting for visitors to have their own space and offers a private entrance, eat-in kitchen, living room, bedroom, and private bath. This lower level also has two additional rooms plus a powder room. One room is the wine cellar with plenty of space for wine storage & a bar for wine tasting. The second area is set up as a media room for even more entertainment possibilities. The large laundry room is located on the main level and has plenty of cabinets with a built in sink and serves as the perfect mud room as you enter from the garage. From the laundry room, there is a huge bonus room that is the perfect ‘play room for children, exercise room & yoga studio, as well as potential office with beautiful views. This home is truly a one-of-a-kind gem with hiking and biking trails within the subdivision, adjacent to a State Wildlife Area, and links to city trails that can take you all the way into downtown Durango. Get the peaceful country life with in-town convenience plus room for the whole family to spread out!