981 Thoroughbred Road, Durango, CO 81303 - La Plata County

The Florida River runs through this exquisite 71+ acres of irrigated grass pastures and treed, beautifully bouldered hillside. Located in a hidden, gated valley with only thirteen 35 acre tracts, these two adjoining lots each have a building envelope that allows two homes per lot. Peaceful and pastoral, one feels the senses of private space and pristine Nature in this wide, green valley under huge Colorado skies. Current owner raises and sells certified weed free grass on about 15 acres of the property, and finds it to be a part-time, profitable endeavor. Irrigation has senior rights, and equipment is included in the purchase, and includes piping, pivot sprinkler heads, wheels and water connections. There is also a fenced organic orchard and metal hay barn. Water has senior rights, is abundant, and is pumped using free propane. Ag status keeps taxes extremely low. Horses and cattle allowed. Rarely does one see a car on the two neighborhood roads. The off-the beaten-track atmosphere and lush, verdant landscaping are the vision many people have for their Colorado dream home, yet very few people in Durango even know of its existence here. Some owners own more than one lot and only five homes exist in the neighborhood. And it is only 20 minutes to town....35 minutes to Farmington, New Mexico. This is a rare opportunity to purchase an incredibly unique location in Durango. There are so many choices for its use, raising cattle or horses, hay production or simply a gorgeous setting for a new home. The 71 acres is also being offered with wonderful home and guest house on an adjoining 35 acre lot overlooking the valley. Your privacy will be insured here, and the unique beauty of the surrounding mountains and live running water inspire peace and serenity.