Agricultural Land with Home for Sale in Hotchkiss, Colorado

Yvon Gros, Shaffer Real Estate Company, C:,,: Beautiful 45 acre farm with a rare combination of irrigated acreage, productive soils, hay, pasture and orchards in Hotchkiss, Colorado above the North Fork of the Gunnison River and Allen gulch. There are 40 acres plus of irrigated farmland watered by an impressive 1100 shares of Fire Mountain Canal, all fully equipped with a modern delivery system including a center pivot, pumps, gated pipe. Two water taps give the flexibility to add another separate dwelling.The land has been managed using organic practices for the last 14 years. In addition to the hundred plus fruit trees including apples (40 +varieties) pear, peach, nectarine and cherry, there are approximately 600 ft of berries (blackberry, raspberry, strawberry & elderberry) all protected by a wildlife fence.The property is a complete family farm with a spacious and comfortable 3200 sq ft home with 5 bedrooms including a 2-bedroom apartment that has been a successful Airbnb rental for 3 years. One of the bedrooms in the main house has a separate entrance ideal for a business office. The kitchen includes a large pantry with modern and upscaled appliances and granite countertop. They are multiple outbuildings including a 5-bay barn with a hard sided green house, a tack shed with 3-stalls for livestock or equipment. A two-car garage and an additional insulated garage that is a fully equipped pottery studio. The professionally built tree house is a great place to view the large fenced garden area and wildlife pond. If you have been looking for an income property or a self-sustaining food and livestock farm, this is a rare opportunity in the beautiful North Fork Valley.The location is within an hour of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, a couple of hours from Aspen, Crested Butte and Telluride resort towns. Conveniently located between Montrose and Grand Junction