Located in the heart of Hermosa, just north of Durango and adjacent to the San Juan National Forest, this charming private 8-acre estate features 1,000 feet of Hermosa Creek frontage and boasts water rights from the John Thomas ditch. This is a perfect family compound or vacation retreat, featuring a spacious 2,907 SF, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom main house with beautiful views of Hermosa Creek and red cliffs mountains from the large semi-covered wrap-around redwood deck; a separate 725 SF, 1-bedroom, 1-bath caretakers cabin; 10,000 SF Equestrian Arena with attached living quarters; 3-stall horse barn; storage building and lovely grounds. The property is tucked in at the end of a quiet lane with Hermosa Creek meandering through it. The home is full of light with multiple windows that fully capture the surrounding beauty of the Animas Valley.