One-of-a-kind location along the Animas River only 10 scenic minutes from Historic Downtown Durango in the highly desirable Animas Valley on CR 250. Rare 5.68 acre tract with unsurpassed views of the beautiful Animas River, spectaular red cliffs, and open meadows. You can see the river from the house and extensive outdoor decking. The perfect sanctuary to embrace the best of Durango living. The property configuration allows full usability of the land with lots of potential to expand the house or to build your dream home down closer to the river. There is abundant irrigation water from the highly coveted 4 Class "A" shares and 4 Class "B" shares of the Animas Valley Ditch which is distributed on the acreage by an automatic extensive underground piped sprinkler system to maintain this park-like setting. This unique parcel is not part of any HOA and does not have any CCR's which is very rare to find these days. No restrictions on Short term vacation rentals. As you enter the property you drive past towering spruce and large apple trees. Walking down to the river you will be overwhelmed by the fantastic Red Cliff views and surrounding meadows with unobstructed vistas to the south and west. Launch your own raft, canoe, or paddleboard right from your private stretch of river frontage. This prime level irrigated acreage offers great potential for horses, with a large barn/horse facility that could also be the perfect workshop. Enjoy the abundant sunshine this property affords year-round. There's a solar system to take advantage of the south facing sunshine helping to keep electric bills low. You simply must see this setting to appreciate how special and rare it is to have all of this so close to Downtown Durango. The large mid-century styled home is ready to be remodeled or expanded to create your dream estate only limited by your imagination. You can see the river from the house and extensive decking. So much potential. The large main level Primary Suite with a luxurious private bath are situated in a quiet wing of the house for the ultimate in peace and relaxation. There is an attached 2-car garage with an additional adjoining 2-car carport and plenty of land to build an even larger separate garage to accommodate as many cars and toys as you'd like or have a guest apartment above. Bonus room above the garage would make a great work out studio, artists retreat, or private office with fantastic views. Time and the space you inhabit are the ultimate luxuries in life and this once in a lifetime opportunity to secure an amazing riverfront location should not be missed. Call to set up your private tour to fully experience this property first hand. Be sure to view the attached video for a fantastic overview of the property and immediate surrounding area.