Hidden amongst the cottonwoods, +/- 27 miles south of Durango Colorado, lies the secluded and serene +/- 17.5 acres of the Animas River Paradise. The centerpiece of this private end of the road oasis is the + - 4000 sq ft, 3b/3b, Santa Fe style home that can truly be described as exquisite. Located just south of the Colorado line, 21 miles outside of Farmington, this prestigious ranch provides excellent access to world class recreation, several national forests and lakes, and is a mere 40 minutes to Quality Waters of the San Juan River, which is said to be home to some of the best trophy trout fishing in the country today. And amazingly, itâs only minutes to Durango for dining, shopping, and snow-skiing â as well as major hospitals and two regional airports in Durango Co and Farmington. This property is without question a hidden wonder! Home The custom designed Santa Fe Style home was crafted and built for this exact property location, with the intention of balancing the hundreds of ft of river frontage, ponds, manicured pastures, and the gorgeous stand of cotton woods. With its spacious and tastefully designed open floor plan, this magnificent residence includes a polished and well-crafted office which has inside and outside access for the 42% of Americanâs now working from home. The large island gourmet kitchen, containing a massive walk-in pantry, definitely compliments the large great room with its welcoming fireplace. It's almost as if the home has three master bedrooms due to the way each one a has its own wing designed for privacy. Two huge walk-in closets compliment the master suite. A huge 3.5 bay garage attached by a breezeway could house even the largest 3500 long-bed dually! And without a doubt, one of the homes most impressive features is the incredible front and rear verandaâs, which include an outdoor kitchen to entertain while enjoying the southwestâs phenomenal climate with family and friends. Outbuildings The property holds a + -30 x 60 shop/barn equipment shed 60% shop/40 % livestock /equestrian, and concrete equipment wash-down pad. Four-wheel drive Kubota and implements are negotiable. Senior water rights keep 3/4 pastures irrigated. This is perfect for the property as it historically carries several horses. A small cattle herd, llamas, or alpacas could easily be accommodated. Located in Unit 2a, the property is a wildlife & fishing Mecca. The Pond can be easily stocked, with the Animas River offering world class flyfishing for large German browns & rainbows. There also remains a couple corners of the property that are kept as native woodlots for privacy and wildlife sanctuary, carrying a resident mule deer herd and large flock Merriamâs turkeys. An early visit to your riverside blind will net a limit of Canadian Honkers and mallards. Picnic area, fire-pit and horseshoes will fill your afternoons along the riverside. With builders quoting $350-400 per ft, and 2-4 years out, itâs almost impossible to find riverfront properties - let alone a turn key, secluded from the world, yet minutes to everything property such as the prestigious Animas Riverfront Paradise.
Aztec is located in New Mexico. Aztec, New Mexico has a population of 6,283. Aztec is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 25.1% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 25.86%.
The median household income in Aztec, New Mexico is $46,509. The median household income for the surrounding county is $47,485 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Aztec is 33 years.
The average high temperature in July is 91.7 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 19.2 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 10.4 inches per year, with 12.1 inches of snow per year.
