Welcome to Ponderosa Pines, a gated piece of paradise with magnificent views of the La Plata Mountains! This custom built 4 bedroom 4 bath home is nestled on 16 acres of towering pine trees, does not have an HOA, and is less than 15 minutes from downtown Durango. Not included in the square footage for this listing is a gorgeous 2-bedroom 1 bath recently remodeled guest quarters above the garage which is perfect for guests to have their own private space. There is a fenced and irrigated garden, a garden shed and greenhouse, a 2-stall barn and tack room, 2 pastures with electric fencing, a spectacular in-ground swimming pool surrounded by a lovely stone deck, a new hot tub, and a tree house that features architectural elements from the original homestead that graced this property. The car enthusiast will love the 2 car attached garage and the 60'x30' 3 car detached garage/workshop with an RV bay and a separate room that the current owners use as a large home gym. The massive back deck is the perfect place to relax with your morning coffee, to host cookouts, or to enjoy the incredible mountain views and dark sky for stargazing. The property has a long circular paved driveway and there are hiking trails throughout. There is central water and an additional paid water tap and electrical box in case you want to build a 2nd home on the property. The main level of this magnificent home has an open living/dining/kitchen design with a wall of windows and french doors that brings the outdoors in. There is a soaring vaulted tongue and groove ceiling and a cozy double-sided fireplace between the kitchen/dining area and the family room. The great room also features a wood stove. The gourmet kitchen boasts exquisite custom built cabinetry, granite and butcher block countertops, a large center island with a 5 burner Wolf range, a double oven and warming drawer, copper bar sink, and an oversized farm sink. The main level also has 2 half baths, a large laundry room, and brand new cabinetry in a chef’s dream butler’s pantry. The entire upper level is a master suite with vaulted tongue and groove ceiling, captivating mountain views, a gas fireplace, beautiful wood floors, a private bath with a large tiled shower and Jacuzzi tub, and his and her closets. There are 3 additional bedrooms on the ground level, one of which the owners use as a game room (the pool table is included in the sale!), and french doors leading to the covered patio and fenced in backyard. There is a full bath on this level with a steam shower and soaking tub, as well as plumbing in a large linen closet that can easily be converted to another full bathroom on this level. The home has an abundance of storage space throughout. This home truly is the perfect balance of all the modern conveniences while retaining its rustic mountain style.