Welcome home to your true Colorado retreat in the mountains, adjoining thousands of acres of National Forest, huge valley views out your wall of windows, large Ponderosa trees, and room to play and relish in your Colorado dream. Welcomed in through a covered porch and double wood doors into the open main level of living. Once inside you’ll be spoiled with an open floor plan perfect for entertaining, large living room with a wall of windows allowing loads of natural light and delivers phenomenal sunsets, a wood fireplace for the perfect winter night, a dining room complete with an antler chandelier, and a beautiful and functional kitchen for the cook and entertainer. The kitchen features two butcher block islands with bar top seating, a custom rock backsplash, loads of cabinet space, gas top stove, a double oven, huge pantry, and a breakfast nook. The adjacent guest bath comes complete with a newly designed whiskey barrel sink and rock accent wall, also a mudroom for more storage. Finishing off the main level is the spacious master suite complete with sliding door access to the deck, large walk in closet, beautiful valley views, five piece bath with jacuzzi style tub and separate shower, double sinks, and linen storage. Centered on the main floor is the stunning log staircase, a necessity in Colorado logs homes, matching the stunning rustic Colorado features in this rich statement of a luxury home. The loft level offers the second bedroom with a large walk-in closet, a full bathroom, and a loft area perfect for an office setup or reading room. The walk out basement has been recently remodeled complete with the third bedroom and full bathroom, a large game room/workout room/office/second living room space or theater room with elevated seating area. The laundry room is on the first level, complete with cabinet space, shelving as well as a storage room with tons of space. Large two car garage with extra storage, a dog wash, and rooms for toys. Quite possibly one of the best features is the deck that wraps the entire north side of the home, perfect for summer evenings enjoying the elk visits, bird watching, did I mention SUNSETS? Sitting on this deck will bring healing, peace, and beauty all day long and you won’t want to leave your Colorado home. Outdoors on this home you’ll find easy maintenance metal roofing, a wood storage area, a small seasonal runoff pond, a trail leading to the top of the ridge to connect to National Forest where you can hike for miles, room for dry pasture, and a sweet fire pit sitting area. Plenty of room for animals, toys, adventure on this 8 acres and Colorado home. Only 13 minutes to Bayfield, 23 minutes to Mercy Medical, and an easy 30 minutes to downtown Durango. Looking for animal watches, this home will not disappoint, elk, deer, turkey, bear, birds, and the like will frequent your yard and view.