Welcome to Sambella Ranch: A Gentleman's Ranch and Ultra Legacy Estate located on the exclusive "Gold Coast" in the heart of the Animas Valley; where an Identity, Experience and Luxury asset are ready to be purchased. Designed for ownership with careful attention to every detail and thought, there truly is no equivalent combining lifestyle, capability, and stewardship.
Located only 15 minutes north of Durango, Sambella Ranch consists of 6 structures on 2 deeded parcels combining 33,057 square feet of conditioned space ideally located on 33 meticulously maintained manicured acres with Animas River frontage, lush lawns, multiple ponds, professional landscaping, and 3 paved entrances. Tall Maples, Cottonwoods, Aspens, and Ponderosa scape the idyllic property constructed for a true Colorado experience. The water rights that transfer with Sambella Ranch ensure any oasis or design can become reality. 360-degree views of surrounding mountains, red cliffs, and valley floors inspire and encompass every vantage point on Sambella Ranch. Now let's dive in!
The newly constructed Mountain Modern home was designed by Joe Sebestyen and brought to life by Max Wanaka with San Juan Custom Builders, finishing touches added by Certified Master Woodwork Craftsman Jack Livingston. Upon front door entrance, you are immediately stunned by the 4 custom hand carved arched beams framing the vast tongue and groove Douglas Fir ceilings in which both extend to the exterior, 6 arched beams in total. Dripping in the space above, 3 chandeliers add the vibrancy to the open Living, Dining, and Kitchen area. 17 different roof pitches were designed on this split wing floor plan, with the goal to create spaces that you weren't expecting. The arched doorways continue the theme throughout and the handpicked stone from Vail was used to arch the 2-way stone fireplace from Living room to office/den. The office is decorated with a live edge dual desk, one slab cherry wood from Ohio. The Primary suite opens to a covered patio with pond and on demand waterfall. Elegant 5-piece Primary attached bath includes Volcanic ash tub, dual vanity, walk in glass shower with splash tile that is continuous throughout, and custom walk-in closet. Top of the line Luxury appliance package in the Kitchen includes 2 panel-built Sub-Zero refrigerators, Sub-Zero wine fridge, Wolfe Range/Oven, warming drawer, 4 panel fridge Sub-Zero drawers, 2 panel-built COVE dishwashers, and microwave drawer. All 4 guest beds with attached ensuite bathrooms are individually unique with finishes. Powder bath on lower level and upper level adjacent to movie theater. The experience to the upper level begins with a ride up the Stiltz electronic elevator or up the grand staircase with custom ornamental wrought iron railing hand forged by Monarch Ornamental Railings. Stepping in to the movie theater is literally breath taking as the sound is immediately absorbed in the flooring and walls. Acoustic Innovations built and installed the one-of-a-kind Art Deco theme design lined with 100 JBL speakers and viewed on a Sony projection screen over 22 feet in width. One press of a button and the curtains draw back, enjoy the show, stay for the experience!
The Car Barn, Luxury Showroom, and Memorabilia Pavillion: Drive down the 300-foot paved drive greeted with custom water fountain, professional landscaping and experience a most subtle barn like exterior only to be amazed with an elite, fully optioned masterpiece for High Value Collections. Step into the memorabilia room and envision your collector's dream then walk into the 80x80 showroom equipped with premium Industrial Carousel constructed of quarter inch solid steel plating operated by remote. A fully equipped in ceiling speaker system gives host to private car club meets or high-end galas with guest parking on the exterior blacktop with firepit. Luxury amenities include two pristine bathrooms (one with full walk-in shower). This ultra custom pavilion is a masterpiece of commercial engineering and high-end design as evidenced from its clear span wooden trust system offering massive pillar free interiors and soaring clearances of 17 feet at the center and 14 feet at the sides. Attached bays are 50x80 and are equipped with heavy duty 2-inch-thick insulated overhead doors on a Zero-Chain Drive system with smart electronic deadbolts. The Master workshop and Mechanical center are outfitted with a heavy duty four post lift with pneumatic air-lock safety system. An Asymmetric two post lift allows front heavy engine bays to hang safely centered while keeping the chassis perfectly secure. Military grade security includes a commercial multi-camera closed circuit monitoring array linked to a continuous feed master desk monitor. The building is entirely prewired for future expansion along with low voltage lines pre-run from the command center out to the main highway for effortless electronic gate integration.
The 2nd Primary Cape Cod home has a large living room with beautiful tile floors and walls of glass, dining room, chef's kitchen with a butler’s pantry, office, library, sunroom, mudroom and sitting room. There is a main level primary suite with fireplace and an additional primary upstairs. There are also 2 guest bedrooms on the upper level, 1 with fireplace. In all, there are four wood-burning fireplaces and one gas log fireplace to create a warm ambiance. The large living room features coffered ceilings and a river rock fireplace. Off of the entry, the cozy library is situated featuring built-in book shelve sand fireplace, a great spot to unwind. The professionally equipped kitchen and butler’s pantry will suit every chef. The large dining room will accommodate large dinner and holiday parties.
The Lavender barn and Lavender field: Situated on a fully fenced and irrigated 3-acre parcel is a world class and fully operational agricultural boutique ready for the next harvest. With approximately 6,000 mature plants in total, the sale will include any and all extraction, distillation, and harvesting equipment along with sourcing and intellectual property. This area does not have to be a Lavender field, and Seller is flexible per Buyer requests. The property manager's quarters are located on the back of the Lavender Barn and suit a 2 bed, 2 bath apartment fully equipped.
The Equipment barn and Turnkey maintenance facility: Rebuilt to an uncompromising structural standard, this massive operations center is tailor made for managing heavy machinery, executing large scale ranch maintenance, or conversion into an elite equestrian center. The structural layouts line up perfectly for an immediate, effortless drop in of luxury horse stall walls and mats. 53 feet long with 14-foot overhead clearance makes for easy accommodation of large trucks or machinery. Barn is being transferred with all equipment for the property.
A full Inclusions list to be provided with all that transfers with the property. 5 Property Disclosures and 5 Square Footage Disclosures. Plans for Car Barn and New Build in Associated docs. Car Barn and New build have R50 ratings.
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Total Conditioned is 33,057 square feet=$567/square foot. The three sources of water are: 1133 class A shares combining Sullivan Wallace ditch and Bakers Acres, 3 Animas Water taps direct to every residential structure and car ban, and a well that provides over 100 gal/minute.
New Build is 5,725 square feet with 5 bed, and 7 bath attached 1,709 square feet 3 car garage. Cape Cod is 3 bed, 2 full bath, 1 three quarter bath, and 1 half. 4,553 square feet built in 1988 and remodeled in 2011. New Roof and exterior paint on Cape Cod, Garage. Gazebo rebuilt from head to toe with new decking, railing, and roof. Cape Cod Garage is 1,209 square feet main, 3 car with 950 square feet upstairs storage. Car Barn is 13,914 square feet 1 three quarter bath, 1 half bath. Lavendar barn and caretaker apartment is 2,533 square feet with 2 bed, 1 full bath, and 1 three quarter bath. Equipment barn is 2,464 square feet.
Waterfall, screened in porches, and new sod to be installed and completed. Taxes/Parcel TBD. Visit SambellaRanch.com for a full photo and video album.
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