Gabi Bergstrom, RE/MAX Pinnacle, C: 970-946-7522, gabibergstrom@gmail.com, http://www.realpropertydurango.com/: Luxurious Mountain Escape with No HOA on 5 Private Acres. Step into your own Western time capsule, where the pace slows, the views stretch wide, and nature surrounds you. If you're seeking peace, privacy, and a true escape from the everyday grind, this is your place. You’ll see more horses than cars, and more stars than streetlights. Thoughtfully designed to maximize natural light and panoramic views, this energy-efficient custom home captures the essence of Colorado living with southern exposure for passive winter warmth and complete visual privacy from inside. Best of all, there’s no HOA. Completed in 2023, this 3,609 square foot mountain-modern masterpiece sits on a fire-mitigated, wooded 5-acre lot just 10 minutes to Mercy Hospital, 13 minutes to the airport, and 18 minutes to downtown Durango. Wildlife sightings are frequent, from deer and turkeys to the occasional elk, and the surrounding Ponderosa and Juniper landscape creates a daily sense of serenity. The great room stuns with 25-foot vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings, massive exposed beams, and panoramic southern windows. A high-efficiency Northstar wood-burning fireplace with towering Versetta stone that reached to the vaulted ceiling, creating a warm, inviting setting ideal for entertaining, showcasing a grand piano, or adding a custom bar. The kitchen is both rustic and refined, featuring Knotty Alder cabinetry, granite counters, a pot filler, Bosch and GE stainless steel appliances, a large walk-in pantry, coffee station, and a 4-seat island for casual dining and conversation. Engineered wood flooring runs throughout the main level and loft, complemented by LED lighting and soft-close cabinetry.Seamless indoor-outdoor living is yours with over 1,000 square feet of elevated wraparound decking, including a screened-in porch, dining access, and a 6-person Nordic hot tub with Bluetooth and lighting, just steps from the primary suite. A custom fire pit in the back invites year-round gatherings under moonlit skies, perfect for s’mores, storytelling, and stargazing. The spacious main-level primary suite offers tray ceiling lighting, dual walk-in closets with laundry chute, and a spa-style bathroom with a soaking tub framed by windows, a granite double vanity with makeup space, and an oversized walk-through shower with dual heads. Upstairs are two generous guest bedrooms, each open to private balconies with treetop views, and share a beautifully appointed full bath with marble double vanity. A large open loft completes the upper level, ideal for an office, game area, or den. Downstairs, the finished lower level features a large flex space with double doors, a full bath, a laundry room, and a secure safe room with a 6-camera security system, perfect for a gym, home theater, workshop, or business space. The oversized, 2-car garage with an insulated garage door, fits a full-size truck and includes a keypad, smart opener, and additional parking via an extended concrete driveway with a hammerhead pad. From its striking design to its smart systems and serene surroundings, this home delivers an unmatched Colorado lifestyle built for those who value comfort, craftsmanship, and complete privacy.