Looks like a log home, lives like a custom stick-built mountain retreat. Welcome to your private Colorado escape on over 17 acres just outside of Mancos, where towering ponderosa pines, abundant wildlife, scenic trails, and peaceful surroundings create the ultimate Southwest Colorado lifestyle property. Conveniently located yet feeling worlds away, this private mountain home offers the perfect blend of rustic character, modern comfort, and usable acreage with no HOA, no covenants, and short-term rental potential. Tucked into the landscape, this custom home showcases warm wood finishes, vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and a spacious open layout designed for comfortable mountain living. The main level features a large living room anchored by a cozy fireplace, a beautifully updated kitchen with brand new granite countertops and all new appliances, a spacious dining area, and three main-level bedrooms offering flexibility for guests, home office space, or multi-generational living. Upstairs, the private primary suite serves as a true mountain retreat with its own bathroom and access to a secluded deck overlooking the trees and expansive Colorado sky. A separate bonus room above the garage with its own bathroom and closet area offers excellent potential as a guest suite, bunk room, game room, creative studio, or future ADU-style setup for long-term guests or extended stays. The outdoor living experience is where this property truly shines with thoughtfully maintained trails winding throughout the acreage, perfect for hiking, ATV riding, mountain biking, or simply exploring your own private forest. Expansive covered porches, patio spaces, and a private hot tub create ideal spaces for entertaining, relaxing under the stars, or enjoying quiet mountain evenings surrounded by nature. The property offers a rare combination of wooded privacy and usable land with room for animals, recreation, RVs, toys, additional buildings, or future improvements. Additional improvements include a large shop and storage structures providing excellent space for equipment, hobbies, workshop use, outdoor gear, or recreational vehicle storage. Located near Mesa Verde National Park, Durango, Cortez, and world-class outdoor recreation, this versatile Colorado mountain property is ideal as a full-time residence, vacation home, horse property, hunting basecamp, investment property, or private family retreat.
| MLS # | 834188 |
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| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1981 |
| Days On Site | 115 |
| Listing Provided By | Blackmore Group | Ashley Blackmore |
| Bed(s) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 3 Total |
| SQ Feet | 2,570 |
| Garage | 2 |
| Story(s) | 2 |
| Zoning | Residential Single Family |
| Acreage | 17.53 |
| Property View | Yes |
| Heating Yes / No | Yes |
|---|---|
| Heating | Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air, Fireplaces, Propane |
| Interior Features | Game Room, Tongue And Groove Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings |
| Window Features | Double Pane Windows |
| Furnished | Unfurnished |
| Appliances | Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer |
| Exterior Features | Balcony, Deck, Hot Tub Spa, Landscaping, Porch, Patio, Rv Hookup, Shed, Propane Tank Leased |
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| Roof | Metal |
| Construction Materials | Log, Wood Siding, Stick Built |
| Foundation Details | Permanent |
| Lot Features | Wooded |
| Garage Yes / No | Yes |
|---|---|
| Attached Garage Yes / No | Yes |
| Parking Features | Attached, Garage, Rv Access Parking |
| Utilities | Cellular Phone Reception, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet Available, Propane |
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| List Aor | Durango Area Association Of Realtors |
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| State | CO |
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| County | Montezuma |
| City | Mancos |
| Zip Code | 81328 |
| Area | Montezuma County Rural NE |
| Community Name | Gentry Tracts |
| School District | Dolores 9-12 |
| Elementary School | Dolores K-5 |
| High School | Dolores 9-12 |
| Listing VS Median (in Gentry Tracts) | |
Price: $890,000 low | high Med: $890,000 sqft: 2,570 low | high Med: 2,570 $ / sqft: $346 low | high Med: $346 On site: 115 low | high Med: 115 | |
| State | CO |
|---|---|
| County | Montezuma |
| City | Mancos |
| Zip Code | 81328 |
| Area | Montezuma County Rural NE |
| Community Name | Gentry Tracts |
| School District | Dolores 9-12 |
| Elementary School | Dolores K-5 |
| High School | Dolores 9-12 |
| Listing VS Median (in Gentry Tracts) | |
Price: $890,000 low | high Med: $890,000 sqft: 2,570 low | high Med: 2,570 $ / sqft: $346 low | high Med: $346 On site: 115 low | high Med: 115 | |