PROJECT

Project Details

• 2,598 SF
• 3 Bed, 2 1/2 bath, 3 car garage
• Design/Build MHB & Reynolds-Ash & Brian Huff
• 3rd Party Certified
• Build Time 7 Months
• 6.8 KW PV
• HERS Score= 7
• 93% more efficient than a code built home

Project Description

Set against the backdrop of stunning mountain views, this property presented both topographic challenges and incredible viewing opportunities in three directions. The design-build team, consisting of the homeowners, Mantell-Hecathorn Builders (MHB), and Brian Huff of Reynolds-Ash Architect, collaborated to create this impressive mountain modern residence.

The home’s floor plan is strategically designed to take full advantage of the unfiltered views of the Twin Buttes to the North and the dramatic mountain ridgelines to the West, with the great room and master suite offering expansive, unobstructed vistas.

The exterior of the home combines a warm and inviting blend of stone, wood siding, timbers, and stucco, creating a contemporary yet natural aesthetic that seamlessly blends with the environment. Inside, the home features oversized triple-pane doors and windows, which not only maximize the views but also enhance energy efficiency and provide abundant natural light. The interior finishes are designed to evoke a sense of warmth and comfort, creating an inviting atmosphere throughout the home.

As with all M-H Builders homes, this residence is built and certified to the highest standards. MHB is the only builder in Southwest Colorado that constructs 100% of its homes to Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) standards. The Department of Energy ZERH rigorous requirements ensure this home is:

• Ultra energy efficient
• Guarantees healthy indoor air quality
• Uses non-toxic materials
• Provides long-lasting comfort, durability, and minimal long-term maintenance
  
  

TESTIMONIAL

"From our first meeting with Mantell-Hecathorn Builders, it was immediately clear that Hunter and Greg were the right team for our project. Our goals for our retirement home in Durango were for a high quality, energy efficient structure, with a design that complemented the building site and surrounding Twin Buttes views.  We wanted an open interior design that would meet our changing needs as we aged. 

Hunter and Greg were very easy to work with; they listened to us and were responsive to our wants and needs during both the design and building process. We lived out of state and construction occurred during Covid, so we greatly appreciated their constant communication and updates. The team was meticulous with their attention to detail.  They are talented and dedicated, ensuring that each area of the home reflected our ideas and met our present and future needs.

Hunter and Greg are experienced, knowledgeable, and award winners in building extraordinary energy efficient homes. But perhaps the most impressive aspect of working with them is that they made us feel like family.  And while sometimes the decisions seemed overwhelming, they and their team were always available to patiently provide ideas, options, and guidance to help us meet our goals. 

Everything about the house and building experience exceeded our expectations and we think it would be very difficult to find anyone who could outperform our Mantell-Hecathorn Dream Team!"

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