Active

49617 N Highway 550

Durango CO, 81301

$3,500,000


$27.42 per sqft

Active

2.93 Acres

Land

Rare opportunity to redevelop mixed-use property at the entrance to Purgatory Ski Resort and in the process own an 8,700+ square feet income producing asset. Originally built in 1969 as the Purgatory Inn (see photos), this single level property could tell so many stories! Over the decades it was widely known as several dining establishments including: the Elk Run Lodge, Alpenhauf Tatzer, Buckskin Charlie's, Sweeney's Sows Ear, Powder Monkey, Hamilton Chop House and then the Last Run Grill-Pub-Cafe. Good times! Now there is an opportunity to redevelop 3 acres of designated mixed-use land to provide much needed real estate at this Resort. In 2018, the Seller completed a $200,000 remodel to convert about half of the single level building into a modern spacious residential vacation rental to be enjoyed year-round by adventure seekers in the mountains. This 5 bedroom, 4 bath residential rental is professionally managed and comes complete with billiards, ping pong, foosball, fire pit, 2 spacious living areas, a full kitchen, a kitchenette and a wet bar and a grand 2-sided wood burning river rock fireplace that used to be a centerpiece of the dining experience. The master suite also has a large wood burning stone fireplace. No covenants, not part of DMR master plan and not a part of the DMMA. A trail leads from the back door straight to the Columbine parking lot and on to the ski runs. Enjoy breathtaking BIG VIEWS of the Needles Mountains from the fire pit and various patios/decks...they might just be among the most spectacular views in all of La Plata County. Located just north of the main entrance to the Purgatory Resort, this location is easily accessible via Highway 550 year-round. This offering is for the 8,762 SF building - with about 4,500 SF of it current utilized as the vacation rental and the balance is used by the Seller personally for storage. Among the storage "spaces" that could be repurposed by the next owner include an indoor pool, the "old" ski shop and an area that used to be the commercial kitchen. PLUS this Offering includes the 2.214 acres of land directly to the south with US Hwy 550 frontage and views. So many options to be considered here...a new owner could consider building 2 additional guest homes to complement the large mountain getaway; (2) Seller has conceptual plans into the County now for 10 RV park model cabins + 100 rental storage containers; (3) it could possibly be brought back to its heyday as a restaurant/bar and/or some kind of market, (4) Seller also has conceptual multifamily plans, or (5) bring your own development plans and ideas! Seller will carry up to $2,000,000 at 5.5% for 3 years! Seller will also consider joint venture for the right opportunity. One-of-a-kind offering at Purgatory Ski Resort north of historic downtown Durango, Colorado.

798410

MLS ID

September 20, 2022

Listed

April 24, 2024

Updated

Map

49617 N Highway 550
Durango CO, 81301

Exterior/Building Features

Lot Size

2.93 Acres


Lot Features

Ski In /Ski Out


Sewer

Sewer Tap Paid

School Information

High School

Durango 9-12


Elementary School

Animas Valley K-5

Other Property Details

Area Name

Durango Mountain Area


Days on Market

581


Garage

No


View

Yes


View Description

Mountain(s), Water


County

La Plata


Water Source

Connected, Water Tap Paid


Pool

No

Listing History

Date

Event

Price

2/25/2024

Active

2/14/2024

Pending

11/30/2023

Price Change

$3,500,000

3%

8/31/2023

Price Change

$3,375,000

-10%

4/27/2023

Active

Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties with
Listing Contact: 970-759-8919 


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