Ready to get away? This 2,500 sq ft, 3 bed/2 bath home on a hilltop in the Durango area has stunning views of the La Plata mountains & Animas River Valley. This home is a perfect Colorado paradise: heated floors & garage, 2 wood burning fireplaces to relax by, & 6 acres of beautiful terraced gardens & pine forest, plus plenty of winding paths & lounge areas. Just 10 min from historic downtown Durango and 35 min from Purgatory/Durango Mountain Resort ski area. Comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests. The space In addition to the priceless views, the main living space features a wood-burning fireplace, sofa bed, flat screen TV, DVD player, and stereo. Full kitchen and dining areas are open to the living space and offer plenty of room with vaulted ceilings and panoramic views to the north and west. Kitchen is outfitted with a 5 burner gas stove, gas oven, microwave, full size refrigerator, dishwasher, coffee pot, toaster, blender, electric tea kettle. Dining area has a large table with 6 chairs, as well as three high stools around the kitchen island. Additional folding chairs are located in the hall closet if needed. Living room boasts a well-stocked game cupboard and a foldout couch. Master Bedroom: Queen bed with private bathroom, wood burning fireplace, flat screen TV, and beautiful views. Master Bathroom: Hit the slopes too hard? Enjoy the Jacuzzi tub! Master bath also has a separate shower, toilet, sink area. Large windows provide views of mountains and gardens with privacy. 2nd Bedroom: Queen bed with views of the garden terraces and forest to the south. 3rd Bedroom: Queen bed and sofa with garden window and charming decor. Hall bathroom with toilet, twin sinks, and tub/shower. Heated 2 car garage with adjacent laundry room. Outdoor dining area features a large table and gas BBQ. Guest access If booking during the winter months, guests should be aware of the high possibility of snow. Snow removal has been set up, but might take some time to complete. 4wheel drive is not required but is recommended for travel in the region during winter. No large trailers or RVs. The driveway is partially shared and has 2 hairpin turns which are not navigable in such vehicles Other things to note If you use the fireplace, please keep glass doors closed while in use. Ensure that the flue is open before burning, and close the flue before you leave. No RVs or large trailers.