102 Rockridge Drive, Durango, CO 81301

Max T Hutcheson, The Wells Group of Durango, LLC, C: 970-769-7392, [email protected], http://maxhutcheson.com/: Constructed by Summit Custom Homes, a long-time luxury home builder in the Durango area, this stunning Rockridge home presents a gracious Colorado retreat with the feel of rural living inside the city limits. Welcomed by the shelter of exposed beams and a tiled front entrance with no steps, the front foyer then invites you to explore the open floor plan. The living room fills with natural light and features a tile-surrounded gas linear fireplace and French door access to the back courtyard. Continue through the dining area to the hearth room where an EPA-approved wood burning fireplace and elegant exposed beams create an inviting seating area. A livable greenhouse conservatory off the hearth room has temperature-controlled ventilation and a sink area for functional enjoyment of nature. The expansive kitchen has quartz countertops, solid hickory flooring, a coffee bar with built-in coffee maker, a large two-basin sink and a four-burner Monogram range with center griddle set in a large bi-level island with seating over bookcase shelving. Beside the stone wall, an Advantium microwave with convection cooking, a convection wall oven and warming drawer complete the full array of gourmet appliances. Tall cabinet doors fold open to reveal a unique mixing and baking center with room for food storage and small appliances on a 5-foot wood chopping block. Behind a sliding barn door hides a huge walk-in food storage pantry. The dining nook with floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors overlook the grape arbor and gardens with stone paths and European-styled rock walls and landscape beds. The primary suite is conveniently on the main level boasting a gas fireplace, large windows and an operable skylight with remote-controlled blind. The spacious en suite bathroom has a double faucet sink, built-in vanity, heated floors and a large curbless double shower for two. The bathroom accesses both the huge closet with  dressing area and the elevated hot tub outside set in the privacy of the hillside. Also on the main level is an office/bedroom featuring custom cabinetry and a Murphy bed for multiple use as needed, a laundry room with a farmhouse sink and cabinets, a back entry mudroom and an enchanting under-stair storage area created as a cozy playroom for the little ones. A short covered walkway under the bridge connects the garage to the main house. Upstairs there are two more generous en suite bedrooms with custom tiled showers and baths and heated floors. Large bookcases in the loft area invite a quiet read with La Plata mountain views. Follow the floor lights across the bridge to the huge multi-purpose room above the garage to find four rollout beds, a three-quarter bath, a small kitchenette and lots of storage. The 3-1/2 car garage below is heated, has a utility sink with hot and cold water, and the walls are lined with tall cabinets and workbench areas. Additional amenities include central vacuum, two tankless water heaters, forced-air heat and air conditioning, whole-house HRV quality air system, and a wired home security system. The roof is "100-year" cedar shake style concrete tiles. Durango's stellar climate begs outdoor living on a patio perfect for BBQs and relaxed dining overlooking green space with an irrigation system. Flowering crab trees, orchard trees, a large deer-fenced garden area with raised beds and drip system, compost bins, and an oversized garden shed with concrete floor enhance the Colorado sunshine experience. Most of the flower beds have drip irrigation for landscape care. This green-built and Energy Star certified home is ideal for Durango living.  Just two miles from Durango's historic business district and close to community amenities, this is a one-of-a-kind home you won't want to miss.