Markus Lux, The Wells Group of Durango, LLC, C: 303-905-9205, mlux@wellsgroupdurango.com, www.crenmls.com: This immaculately maintained Forest Lakes home welcomes you with an abundance of natural light and the convenience of single floor living. The open concept kitchen/living area features granite countertops and stainless steel appliances and a large island. The large living area features beautiful tongue and groove vaulted ceiling and a pellet stove for those cold winter days. Down the main hallway are two good sized bedrooms with dual closets and a full bath. Further down the hall is the primary suite with its own en suite bathroom and a sliding glass door leading to the covered patio. A large fully fenced backyard is complete with a yard shed and a covered dog run with access to the home make it a perfect yard for pets. Home is connected to natural gas so no need for propane refills. Also has a Nest programmable thermostat that allows remote adjustment. A 2 car garage and 3 wide driveway give you plenty of space for all your toys. Central location between Durango and Bayfield. Bayfield is less than 15 minutes away for grocery shopping and local necessities. Downtown Durango is about 30 minutes away for all the restaurants, breweries and nightlife. Forest Lakes is a quiet subdivision. Amenities include: 40 acres of BLM inside the subdivision with trails perfect for hiking and biking. Direct access to Colorado State forest lands from the subdivision with 3 million acres of San Juan National Forest adjoining the state land. Lake Simpatico is a private lake for fishing, kayaking and paddle boarding. There is also a private playground for the subdivision. Ten minutes away is Vallecito Reservoir which has 12 miles of shoreline and is stocked with Trout, Kokanee Salmon, and Pike. Fish right from the shoreline or rent a pontoon boat at the marina for an all-day affair. Vallecito also features several restaurants, access to exceptional big game hunting and of course tremendous jeeping, hiking and biking. Winter activities include cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, snowmobiling, snow biking and ice fishing.