This stunning custom home in Trappers Crossing is ideally situated on 17.5 pristine treed acres, offering breathtaking views of the La Plata Mountains and abundant wildlife. Perfectly positioned to capture incredible sunrises, spectacular sunsets, and the clearest night skies, this home is located just 15 minutes on paved road from historic downtown Durango and moments away from the Lake Nighthorse recreation area. The expansive property spans 4,772 square feet, featuring 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a sauna, and a spacious 3-car garage (over 1,000 square feet) with high ceilings designed, allowing for the addition of a lift. This residence offers ample space and modern amenities, ideal for family living, working from home, and entertaining. Recent enhancements include a reconfigured outside deck, new landscaping with an irrigation system, a new firepit, a waterfall feature, a newly fenced backyard, a complete interior repaint, new tile flooring on the lower level, and upgraded plumbing and lighting fixtures. Additionally, the home boasts a whole-house water filter, radiant in-floor heating with 4 zones upstairs and 3 zones downstairs, and pre-wiring for a security system, hot tub, and full-home surround sound. Upon entering, you are welcomed by a bright and inviting living room with vaulted ceilings, exposed wooden beams, and large windows framing spectacular mountain views. The lodge-like river rock wood-burning fireplace adds a cozy ambiance. The heart of the home's well-appointed kitchen features a granite island, a breakfast dining area with deck access, stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry, a wet bar, and a spacious walk-in pantry. The formal dining room, adorned with exposed wooden beams, is conveniently located behind the kitchen. On the main level, a luxurious primary suite offers a spacious bedroom, a walk-in closet, and a bathroom with a double vanity and walk-in shower. The suite has access to a brand-new deck with a metal railing and stainless-steel cable, which enhances outdoor living with vibrant mountain vistas. The lower level, with 10-foot ceilings, encompasses an enormous family room perfect for games or TV, four bedrooms (one used as an office), two bathrooms, a sauna, a craft room with extra storage, three storage closets, and a mechanical room. Each living area offers direct access to the back deck or concrete patio. The fenced backyard features a new paver patio with a fire pit and a tranquil waterfall below. Living in Trappers Crossing offers a unique blend of privacy and community, making this mountain home a rare find. Take advantage of the opportunity to experience this property's extraordinary views and unmatched tranquility.