Elegance, Thoughtfully Fire-Wise
Spa-Like Tranquility, Unmatched Safety, and Panoramic Mountain Beauty located in the prestigious Trapper’s Crossing neighborhood, just 10 minutes from downtown Durango and 5 minutes from Lake Nighthorse, this exceptional home is a rare fusion of serene living, artisanal craftsmanship, and modern fire-conscious design. Set on 11.45 private acres with expansive views of the La Plata Mountains, this residence offers a spa-retreat ambiance wrapped in safety, style, and seclusion.
Crafted with regionally sensitive architecture and indigenous materials, the home’s thoughtful layout was designed as a series of squares—ensuring that every room captures sweeping views of wildflower meadows, towering Ponderosa pines, and snow-capped peaks. Wander meditation paths that wind through the property, relax beside your seasonal pond, or sip morning coffee from one of three scenic porches as birdsong echoes across the landscape.
Inside, the tone is elegant yet calming, with warm Douglas fir beams, hand-wrought artisan iron and copper accents, a sunken great room with a commanding fireplace, and generous art niches. The gourmet kitchen is equipped with high-end appliances, double wall ovens, and a cozy breakfast nook, perfect for entertaining. A spacious primary suite features a private deck, kiva fireplace, enormous walk-in closet, and a saltwater hot tub just beyond the French doors.
Over the past five years, the home has undergone over $200,000 in thoughtful updates including new hardwood floors, fresh stucco, granite countertops, high-end appliances, copper lighting and scuppers, new paint, expanded landscaping, new A/C, a commercial-grade 60-mil EPDM roof, and a new saltwater hot tub. An attached artist studio—accessible separately and not counted in the main home’s square footage—offers abundant natural light, rustic beams, and more breathtaking views.
Fire defensibility is a cornerstone of this property’s value. With a slow-burn stucco exterior, UL Class-A fire-rated EPDM roof, professionally designed internal sprinkler system, and extensive defensible space surrounding the home, this residence is built to endure and protect. Homes constructed with this level of fire awareness may also benefit from reduced insurance rates—a practical advantage that pairs beautifully with the property’s tranquil spirit.
The expansive back flagstone patio, complete with a stacked stone outdoor fireplace and dramatic mountain vistas, makes entertaining effortless. Whether you’re stargazing in the hot tub, exploring your own network of trails, or creating in the private studio, this is Colorado living at its most refined.