$1,800,000

Secluded in a serene setting between Dolores and Cortez, Colorado- this 4-bedroom, 4 bath home is perfectly situated on just under 14 acres. Drive down a long private driveway to arrive at this tucked away meticulously landscaped home overlooking a large pond surrounded by towering cottonwood trees. This 4297 square foot custom home features an elegant thoughtful design and workmanship creating a warm and welcoming living space. The great room is dazzling and bright with tasteful lighting, high ceilings, and beautiful crown molding. The open floor plan provides an easy flow from kitchen to dining areas. The large open kitchen is great for everyday living and entertaining with bar seating, center island cook top, ornate custom cabinetry, and striking granite counter tops. Other features include a Monogram commercial-sized refrigerator, 36” gas range/oven with a warming drawer, mini fridge, and walk-in pantry. The private master is its own private retreat with a cozy gas log fireplace and large bathroom featuring a 10-foot glass shower enclosure with built-in bench and extensive rainfall style shower system. There's plenty of room for everyone in this house! A wonderful additional living space upstairs offers a 5.1 surround sound media room and cozy fireplace with vaulted ceilings and built in desk and cabinetry. Also upstairs- two large bedrooms share a wrap-around finished closet, en suite bathrooms , two custom hanging beds and a floor to ceiling window overlooking the grounds and pasture. The outdoor features and improvements of the property are a study in how to enjoy country living. The astounding exterior landscaping includes numerous shrubs, trees, and perennials. The extensive sprinkler system fed by the pond creates a beautiful wrap around green belt of turf grass great for barefoot summer enjoyment . Additional accents of creative rock work tie it all together for a dazzling outdoor setting. The vine shaded trellis creates the perfect outdoor space for warm weather entertaining and relaxing For horse lovers- there’s a great set up near the home with a large corral,frost free water lines, a tack room and hay storage shed that doubles as a high capacity chicken coop for farm fresh eggs every day! Just a short distance from the home sits a large picturesque pond with a swimming/boat pier and a zip line! There’s something for everyone down by the pond with a top notch tree house, bonfire ring and horseshoe pits. Sit along the pond under the shade of the cottonwoods and enjoy every summer day. Winter brings the opportunity for ice skating and ice fishing! For warmer months - the year round creek is lovely and the pond is well stocked with bluegill and largemouth bass. Seven shares of Montezuma Valley Irrigation and adjudicated water irrigate approximately 7 +/- acres of well maintained pasture. Great for hay and horses.