Welcome to 11611 Road 28.1 in Dolores, Colorado: a custom 3 BR 3 BA home on 6.9 usable acres with both lake and mountain views, your own private pond, and in the kind of setting that makes every cup of coffee feel a little more heroic. If you’ve been searching for a property that delivers privacy, beauty, and a home built for both comfort and gatherings, this one checks all the boxes, in style. Set in an unusually scenic location overlooking Totten Lake and the Ute Mountains to the South, this 2422+ sqft residence offers a rare combination of everyday livability and picture postcard surroundings. From Durango’s La Plata Mountains to iconic Mesa Verde National Park and all the way to Sleeping Ute mountain, the extraordinary views that surround you here are not just a backdrop. They are part of the resort-like experience and feeling of destination you’ll take to heart through every season – year after year. The home itself was carefully designed to take full advantage of its remarkable setting. A huge wraparound deck with a tongue-and-groove cedar ceiling above extends the living space outdoors and creates the perfect place to start the day. Inside, the layout balances openness with privacy, and features 10’ high ceilings throughout that open up in many areas to vaulted ceilings, upstairs and down, adding real drama and an unforgettable sense of space. The main floor primary suite adds convenience and flexibility and a stunning bath suite complete with jetted tub, a matching standing shower, and a dressing room with custom built-ins. Two generous bedrooms upstairs both feature dormers and plenty of windows, all of which overlook the beautiful views in every direction. The full bath upstairs offers commanding views of Totten Lake and the panoramic Ute Mountains. The overall floor plan and carefully planned outdoor living areas together create a home built for entertaining whenever you like, but still cozy and comfortable for relaxed daily life when you’re on your own. One of the standout features of the home is the unique Media Room on the 2nd floor. Your own private getaway, over 500 sqft, with a cathedral ceiling and picture windows, East and West, with wonderful views of Mesa Verde, Sleeping Ute, and looking out over Conquistador golf course. Views, trees and end-of-the-road privacy await you, day or night. Outside, the acreage gives you room to enjoy the land and the views without feeling overwhelmed. The 6.9 irrigated acres offer a resort-like private setting with plenty of room to roam. The private pond adds another layer of charm and tranquility, and offers a haven to wild birds and deer. The pond reflects the changing sky and has a way of making the place seem established, serene, and deeply rooted. Included with the property are two and a half shares of Montezuma Valley Irrigation water, along with a state-of- the-art computerized underground sprinkler system with eight separate zones. For buyers who understand the value of water in Colorado, these are meaningful features that support the land and add great utility to this unusual property. There is also a strong sense of arrival here. From the moment you first approach this very custom home, the combination of the house and the acreage, water features, views and privacy add up to a property with real presence. It’s very quiet and private without feeling isolated, spacious without being impersonal, and refined without losing the easygoing appeal that makes Colorado living so special. For buyers looking at lifestyle as much as square footage, this property has a lot to offer. Put it all together and you have a very special home in beautiful Southwest Colorado, near Durango to the East, and Telluride to the North, both just around the corner. Call today to schedule a private showing. You don’t want to miss this one!
