$468,500

''Vista Ridge'' BRAND NEW KARSTEN HOME, loaded w/ upgrades & surrounded by 4 Corners adventure! This beautiful 3-bed, 2-bath home sits on nearly an acre in Cedar Hill north of Aztec NM, offering mountain views, wide-open space & an incredible location 24 minutes from either Durango CO or Farmington NM. Outdoor recreation is in your backyard w/ easy access to Animas River fishing & rafting plus 1000's of acres of nearby BLM land for hiking, biking, horseback riding & off-roading. The expansive gravel driveway provides plenty of room for RVs, boats, trailers & toys. The sellers are also adding a custom 2-car portico designed so it could potentially be enclosed into a garage, along w/ low-maintenance landscaping that could be converted to grass. Inside, this home is anything but builder-basic. High-end finishes include impressive 8' doors throughout, tall/coffered ceilings, solid flooring, solid-surface counters, soft-close cabinetry, & stylish modern lighting & ceiling fans. Comfort year-round w/ central HVAC & forced-air heating. The foyer & dining area feature separate entrances opening to a covered Trex deck, an ideal spot to unwind & take in the colorful NM sunsets. At the center of the home is a massive kitchen. The island is so big it's practically a continent w/ breakfast-bar seating. Corian counters, floor-to-ceiling soft-close cabinets & drawers, a coffee bar, pantry, & stainless appliances including a refrigerator w/ ice/water, 5-burner convection range w/ griddle, & dishwasher. The adjoining living room takes advantage of the mountain views & features a tray ceiling & fan. The spacious Primary Suite offers an oversized closet & a beautifully appointed en suite bathroom w/ a soaker tub, massive shower, lavatory, dual sinks, & vanity. Beds 2 & 3 each include ceiling fans & share a full bathroom w/ a tub. Roomy laundry/mud room with freezer space.