Idyllic setting complete with pond, this Animas Valley custom home on over is conveniently located 15 minutes to Purgatory Ski Resort and 15 minutes to downtown Durango! From the moment you roll into the driveway, feel the stresses of the day melt away, as you take in the beautiful landscaping that wraps luxuriously around the home and extends to the far reaches of the property boundary. Once inside the welcoming foyer, every turn beckons you further to relish in the artful combination of wood, stone, and plentiful light. The expansive windows provide a glimpse of the extraordinary outdoor living features brought to life in this beauty. From the spacious, exquisitely-appointed kitchen to the warm and inviting great room, featuring an enormous stone fireplace focal point, to the ample opportunities to step out onto the generous back deck, this home is an entertainer's dream! Rounding out the main floor is the master bedroom suite which boasts a spacious bath, walk-in closet, fireplace and sitting area, and separate entrance door that leads to the shared pond with its own water feature. Ready for an entirely separate living area? Step upstairs to enjoy a cozy loft area, a second master bedroom ensuite, and a third ensuite guest bedroom. Head downstairs to a beautiful ensuite bedroom / office space, and a terrific workout room that has a walk-out entrance to the covered deck area. Once outside, let the beauty of the fabulous surroundings seep into your pores, starting with the babbling creek water feature, mature trees, terraced landscaping beds, and flagstone walkways. From its exquisite craftsmanship and thoughtful embrace of every detail to the maximization of its lovely surroundings this quintessential Colorado dream home checks all the boxes!