Amazing opportunity on CR 250! 17+ acre property with approx. 500 feet of Animas River frontage, 8 Shares of Animas Valley Ditch irrigation, with irrigated hay pasture. Quality built 2001, 4 BR/3.5 BA, 4,604 SF home, 4 stall barn with an upper level 1,400 SF studio apartment. Located just 2 miles from town, this gorgeous horse property on the Animas River is simply a premiere Durango Animas Valley location. The main house features a stone and stucco exterior, with award winning gardens and specimen trees beautifully landscaped to highlight the property. MAIN LEVEL: Bright throughout, the living room features a dramatic floor to ceiling stone surrounded gas fireplace, hardwood floors and vaulted ceiling. Very spacious eat-in kitchen includes granite slab countertops, maple cabinets and large island breakfast bar for casual dining, plus formal dining room. Large walk-in pantry with shelving, utility/laundry room with sink and storage, and a powder room. Main Level: Master bedroom suite with amazing views of the red rock cliffs beyond the river and the pastures in the foreground. Large master bathroom with built-in tub and walk-in glass enclosed shower. Additional guest en-suite on main level. LOWER LEVEL: 1 guest en-suite bedroom plus an office or additional bedroom, plus den/bonus/craft room with sink (kitchenette potential) and its own separate entrance. The home features an attached 2 car heated garage and in-floor radiant heat, security system, water softener, automatic sprinkler system. BARN: Beautiful 4 stall barn with turn outs, plus heated tack room/office, wash room, half bath, hay storage area, barn upper level features a studio with bathroom and kitchen, perfect for caretaker or rental opportunity. Each improvement has its own septic system and shares a domestic well. Currently approx. 6 acres of hay fields are irrigated via gated pipe, there is plenty of irrigation water available; 8 shares will transfer with the property. As referenced on the Animas Consolidation Ditch website, 1 share irrigates approximately 2 acres. A conservation easement protects a portion of the property. The perfect place for your horses, fishing, kayaking and rafting. Less than a five minute drive to Historic Downtown Durango, skiing and golf nearby.