Land with Home for Sale in Hotchkiss, Colorado

Welcome to Solterra Ranchette, a versatile, income-producing 30+- acre property on the highly desirable Rogers Mesa near Hotchkiss, Colorado. This unique offering blends a spacious Spanish-style residence with extensive agricultural acreage, animal-care facilities, and multiple avenues for business opportunities or multi-generational living.

Set on two parcels with two water taps and two wells, the ranch includes 25+- irrigated acres of productive grass/alfalfa mix, supported by 555 shares of irrigation water. Whether your vision is hobby farming, market gardening, livestock, or a full homestead lifestyle, the land and infrastructure here are ready to go to work.

At the heart of the property is a 5,785+- sq ft Spanish-style home featuring 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. The original 1,250+- sq ft lower level (1993) is seamlessly complemented by a 4,535+- sq ft upper addition (2005). Quality touches include Marvin windows, in-floor heat, two swamp coolers, water filtration system, Peak security system, and a heated 4-car garage with a heated driveway slab. Outdoor living shines with a hot tub patio, grilling patio, and sunset patio. A beautifully flowered entry way leads right up the courtyard to the main entrance.

Inside, the home offers two spacious living areas, one anchored by cozy wood stoves and a beautifully finished lower level complete with partially finished full kitchen, pantry, two bedrooms, a full bath, and a large game/living room. It's the ideal setup for guests, rental income, or extended family.

A standout feature of Solterra Ranchette is its fully operational dog boarding facility.

The 3,000 sq ft, 20-run kennel includes solar augmentation, a wash station, and mature shade trees that keep pets cool and comfortable, perfect for continuing an existing boarding business or launching a new one.

Adding even more versatility, the property features a former veterinary clinic attached to a hay barn and horse pens. This building offers excellent potential for:

• A small business or home-based service o Housing for ranch or kennel staff o Equine or small-livestock facilities o Expansion of the boarding or training operation

Just minutes from town yet surrounded by the quiet farmland of Rogers Mesa, Solterra Ranchette is an exceptional opportunity for anyone seeking a rural lifestyle with built-in income potential. Whether your passion is growing crops, raising animals, boarding dogs, training horses, or simply enjoying the peace of Western Colorado acreage, this property delivers the space, infrastructure, and flexibility to bring your dream to life.

Beyond the property lines, the Rogers Mesa and North Fork Valley area offers one of the most sought-after lifestyles in Western Colorado. Known for its rich agricultural heritage and thriving farm-to-table culture, this region is home to dozens of award-winning wineries, tasting rooms, cider houses, and craft breweries. Local establishments such as those in Paonia, and Hotchkiss, draw visitors from across the state for their estate wines, varietal ciders, and relaxed, vineyard-view patios.

The North Fork Valley is also celebrated for its abundance of organic fruits, vegetables, and meats, with small family farms producing everything from peaches, apples, and cherries to heirloom vegetables, grass-finished beef, lamb, pork, and free-range poultry. Weekly farm stands, CSA programs, and farm-to-table restaurants make it easy to enjoy fresh, sustainably grown food year-round.

For those who love the outdoors, the recreational opportunities surrounding Solterra Ranchette are second to none. Located within easy reach of the West Elk Mountains, Gunnison National Forest, Gunnison Gorge, and the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, this area is a playground for adventure seekers. Enjoy world-class hunting in nearby GMUs, excellent fishing on the Gunnison and North Fork rivers, and endless hiking, mountain biking, and ATV riding on public lands. Water lovers can take advantage of nearby reservoirs and rivers perfect for stand-up paddleboarding, rafting, kayaking, and summertime swimming.

Whether you prefer a sunset tasting at a vineyard, a day exploring orchards and farm markets, or an afternoon chasing trout and trails, this region offers a lifestyle that blends small-town charm with big outdoor adventure, making Solterra Ranchette not just a property, but a gateway to Colorado living at its finest.