About Kringle Estate

This elegant country home in the North Animas Valley is set on 4.6 acres with mature, lush landscaping and enjoys sweeping valley, red cliff and mountain views, yet is just five minutes from Durango. The property has irrigation rights and room for three horses, and features a loafing shed and arena. The 3,800+ SF home of single-story living has 3 bedrooms, 4 baths with two large living areas and has been extensively remodeled in 2009, with luxurious features and upgrades. There is an attached two-car garage as well as an oversized, detached two-car garage for extra vehicles, tools and toys. This is an ideal property for someone who would like country living with very little maintenance, while having close proximity to the amenities of Durango.
Location and Area
Situated in the North Animas Valley, 5 minutes from Durango and 25 minutes from skiing, the ranch is located on CR 203 just off of Highway 550 N.
Durango is a town of rural mountain charm and character, and has many big city conveniences, including a state-of-the-art new hospital, many fine restaurants, hotels, shopping, a four-year college, golf courses, first class fly fishing, numerous outdoor hiking and biking trails, with endless activities for the outdoor sports enthusiast. It is located 6,512 ft. above sea level, surrounded by scenic mountain views, and over 300 days of sunshine each year. Comfortable summer temperatures reach the upper 80s, while the autumn days are clear, cool and full of vibrant foliage colors. The crisp and sunny winter days often feature abundant, light powdery snow.
The La Plata County area that includes Durango and Bayfield has a population of 45,000. La Plata County Airport runs daily commercial air service to Denver, Albuquerque and Phoenix, with seasonal service to Houston, and includes facilities for full service general aviation. The property is 100 miles from Telluride, 170 miles from Grand Junction, 200 miles from Albuquerque and Santa Fe, about 300 miles from Denver and Colorado Springs and 450 miles from Phoenix.