3051 E 5Th Avenue

Description

This luxurious and modern home is located three blocks from the Animas River and river trail, making it the ideal Durango home. Upon arrival, you'll immediately notice the distinctive finishes that set this home apart. Enjoy being greeted with gorgeous walnut floors welcoming you into the open concept main living area. The living room features vaulted ceilings, a gas fireplace, and abundant natural light. To the left, a chef's dream kitchen awaits you complete with quartzite island and quartz countertops, maple cabinetry, baking counter, and a built-in wine rack. The kitchen features a large island that provides additional counter space, a prep sink, six burner gas cooktop, and bar seating. High-end stainless steel appliances include: commercial grade refrigerator and freezer, wall oven, microwave with convection, and wine/beer fridge. Enjoy the best of indoor/outdoor living with easy access to the stunning heated patio and pool area through two sliding glass walls. Outside you will find a shaded seating area, salt water pool (with waterfall feature, swim jets, and solar heating), hot tub, raised bed gardens (with drip system), and mature landscaping, creating a relaxing and beautiful oasis. Back inside the home, the primary suite is conveniently located on the main level with patio access, walk-in closet, an en-suite bathroom with dual vanities, soaking tub, tiled shower, and water closet. Next to the primary suite is an office with custom built-in walnut shelving, desk, and cabinets. Also on the main level you will find plenty of storage and workspace in the oversized laundry/mud room, which is complete with built-in cabinets, storage, and large basin sink. Further down the hallway is a gorgeous 3/4 bathroom, and a den/media room with built-in murphy bed and large storage closet. As you reach the upstairs, there are two additional en-suite bedrooms, complete with oversized closets, and full bathrooms. Gain easy access to the rooftop deck from the landing area which offers elevated mountain views while overlooking the pool and patio area. The upper deck space also features a rooftop garden with a drip system. Back downstairs, head out the back door to enter the separate, double wall sound proof room, previously used as a music studio. Options abound for this space; it would make an amazing office, movie theatre, guest room, or home gym. The studio features vaulted ceilings, towering windows, a 3/4 bath, loft storage area, and humidity control system, all waiting for you to set your creative side free. Also accessible from the back is an oversized heated two-car detached garage with a built-in workshop area, ski storage, waxing bench, bike racks, and heated driveway. Around the garage more storage space is available, including several garden closets, and a trash/recycle bin closet. Additional off-street parking is available in the back near the garage. Much attention was given to making this home extremely energy efficient (net zero energy certification at the time of construction) including: photovoltaic solar panels to save on your electric bill, radiant in-floor heating, upgraded insulation values, and a whole house fan for cooling. Experience true Durango living with restaurants, trails, shops, and more within a few minutes from this exceptional home.