Rural Colorado living at it's best in this wonderful ranchette nestled on 13.8 spacious and lush acres located only 20 minutes south of downtown Durango. Enjoy your privacy while surrounded by mature and vibrant landscaping, 10 irrigated acres, pastures, and expansive La Plata Mountain views. This small private neighborhood with gorgeous views is a true escape. The home has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths with an open floor plan and abundant windows throughout. The spacious covered porch and large patio with its green lawn area are just perfect for enjoying the Colorado sunshine and family bbq's. The beautiful front door opens to a large main level with an open living/dining/kitchen area with hardwood flooring. The lower level also includes a sunroom, mudroom, laundry and a main level master or guest bedroom with bath. The second level features a the master suite with bath and 2 additional good sized bedrooms that share a full bathroom. The property also consists of 7 outbuildings of which include a 3-bay shop, a historic cabin and storage buildings dating back to the early 1900's. All of the buildings have electric providing the possibility for a variety of uses. Chicken will enjoy their coop with electricity. The mature landscaping includes more than 40 trees in the fruit orchard, such as cherry, apricot, apple, pear and plum. Your garden will thrive in the many raised garden beds - complete with drip system. Prepare your dinner in the free standing smoker, or take a swim in the private pond it's all included in a day of enjoyment on this property. Irrigation rights include 6.8 shares of adjudicated water and 23.4-acre feet of project water. You can't beat the hand-set irrigation, side rolls, and 3 frost-free yard spigots. With fencing set up around the pastures, the property has endless potential for growing hay or raising livestock such as horses, cattle, or sheep! Other bonuses include a recently replaced roof, a high producing well, and electric with solar systems in place. This is the rural escape you've been looking for.