Property Description

Barndominium on 35 acres with access to the San Juan National Forest just up the road. Deer, elk, and turkey are frequently seen on the property. Located in the gated mountain community of Taylor Ranch, only 11 miles from downtown Durango. 45' x 45' heated building with the ground floor of the living quarters being 15' x 45', and there's a 30' x 15' loft area for storage. Heated shop is 30' x 45' with two 12' overhead doors. Shop has a floor drain and is permitted with the county to have an additional bedroom built in it. Double insulation in the perimiter walls and the ceiling give this building an R32 insulation rating; however it's lives more like an R38 rating with the interior wall insulation and air space. In floor heat is in the living quarters on it's own unit separate from the shop. 2 minisplits provide a/c to the living quarters and the shop is designed for an additional minisplit unit to be installed. The property has a 4 bedroom engineered septic already installed. 50 amp RV hook-up with water and sewer is on the south side of the building. Located at 8000' elevation. Annual taxes are only $1,779.12 and Road Maintenance Dues are $1,200 a year. The 35 acres consists of mostly mature ponderosa pine trees. Owners have cleared out a gorgeous building site for a custom home.