THE ESSENCE OF COLORADO COUNTRY ESTATE LIVING IN A QUINTESSENTIAL LOCATION.
AN UNOBTRUSIVE BUT NOTICEABLE STATEMENT OF TASTE, QUALITY AND SOPHISTICATION. By Active Capital Partners
An Overview Enjoy the natural character of The River Valley Estate, this stunning 500-acre master-planned community with its picturesque Florida River, broad grasslands, breathtaking mountain views, wildlife corridors and trophy trout fishing. River Valley is located just a five minute drive away from Durango-La Plata Regional Airport (DRO), is approximately 8 miles from Historic Downtown Durango and about 40 miles from the Mesa Verde National Park. Durango is six hours by automobile from both Denver and Phoenix and three hours from Sante Fe and Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Durango Mountain Ski Resort area is a 30-minute drive on excellent roads with no mountain passes; Telluride, one of North America s premier resorts is only 100 miles away and Lake Powell is an easy three-hour drive. The initial Project Master Plan created by it s current owners called for a shared-ranch community of 50 single-family lots, a community centre and appropriate equestrian facilities, along with miles of trails and a beautiful and challenging fishery. The Area The Durango area has considerable market appeal. The region has a population of 52,000 and offers numerous recreational pursuits including hiking, fly fishing, kayaking, river rafting, cycling and nearby downhill skiing. The region also provides ready access to the San Juan Mountains - arguably the most dramatic scenery in Colorado - and the New Mexican desert with its rich Indian heritage. The area presents an attractive balance between the highly amenitized resort towns of central Colorado and the rustic authenticity of traditional Western Slope communities. The more temperate climate also affords Durango more appeal to those who love the Colorado lifestyle but are not as enamoured with the longer winters of the higher resort areas. The location, lifestyle and real estate value of River Valley are unsurpassed in southern Colorado. River Valley provides dramatic beauty combined with convenience, recreational amenities and proximity to everything the Durango area has to offer. With its rural mountain charm and character, Durango has a state-of-the-art new hospital, many fine restaurants, hotels, shopping, a four-year college, varied cultural activities and there are endless activities for the outdoor sports enthusiast. Mesa Verde National Park, Durango to Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and other points of interest are just minutes from the ranch.
Pristine Setting The minute one sets foot on River Valley you know you ve come to an extraordinary place. It has pristine wilderness, unspoiled views and a significant acreage that is positioned only 15 minutes from historic downtown Durango. It is an exceptional setting where the light and the land play off one another and the only sounds are of bugling elk, the rippling river and the hawk s cry. It is tasteful luxurious, yet at the same time, rustic and reserved. Stewardship of the land was and is the main guiding principle for River Valley and the preservation and enhancement of the land is apparent everywhere you look. It brings back feelings of the good old days and sets the stage for new ones. There is substance here along with the finer points of living. It s life at the highest level, where magnificent Rocky Mountain views and the ruggedly beautiful backcountry have been preserved for all generations. River Valley is a breath of fresh air and a retreat from the hectic pace of the world. It s the destination of the road less travelled. A Gateway When your exquisite property is only minutes from downtown Durango and at the doorstep of protected wilderness, one finds themselves at the gateway to all the best that Colorado has to offer. This retreat is a place to revitalise and nurture. Get away from it all. Let your hair down. Reunite with friends and family. It is a gateway to adventure and to a higher ground. It offers solitude and renewal. It is a lifestyle characterised by a desire for and the pursuit of well-being. Colorado is just outside your door at River Valley. The preservation and conservation of what makes River Valley such a special place has created wide-open spaces that will be here forever. Because of River Valley s accessibility and proximity to numerous amenities, it is a true gateway to an unsurpassed Colorado lifestyle. Whether it is Heli-Skiing, horseback riding, rafting, hiking or fishing on the Florida River, it s all here.
Flexibility & Independence River Valley is ahead of the crowd. It s the person who takes a different path. One who notices the finer things in life and pursues them with vigour. A person who looks for things that cannot be found anywhere else and finds them. One whose hobbies are passionate and whose independence is worn on their sleeve for all to see and experience. The River Valley resident or guest enjoys simple pleasures that are shared with those closest to them. It s a unique kind of curiosity that sets this person apart. It s an independent person who has made it to the top by their own definition and always remembers those who took the journey with them. It s a state of mind. And, it s the belief that getting there is more than half the fun. The actual history of River Valley and the surrounding area shouts independence and begs to be honoured and passed along to future generations. River Valley will attract those who are quiet about their wealth. Those who appreciate the exceptional. What s great about River Valley is that the guest who will come to love this sense of place, will likely have a strong affinity to the Durango area and lifestyle. In essence, River Valley is the perfect fit for Durango and Durango is the perfect fit for those choosing to be part of this way of life. Come home to River Valley Coming home to River Valley promises to be an inspirational experience. A collection of individually designed homes set within a truly breathtaking landscape, River Valley blends the best in modern living with the wonders of nature. River Valley will offer homeowners the rare opportunity to live in a community that meets the needs of the modern family, while retaining its own character and reflecting the inimitable beauty of its surroundings. River Valley is an exclusive gated development offering the finest real estate investment in Colorado. Homeowners at River Valley will live the ultimate outdoor lifestyle with access to over 200 acres of stunning trails; whilst still being close to shopping, schools and the everyday conveniences of Historic Downtown Durango.
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