41758 O Rd, Paonia, CO 81428

This hobby farm is located at the end of the road, with the acreage tucked up against a mountainside and stunning views of Mount Lamborn immediately to the southeast. It is a lovely setting. Historically the acreage was used to grow peaches, with hundreds of peach trees blanketing its gentle slopes. Today the peaches have been removed and it's being used for growing hay; however, it would be a nice property to start new fruit orchards or a vineyard of wine grapes. Of the 27 acres, approximately 16 acres are irrigated, with 6 shares of the Turner Ditch and 6.131 shares of the nearby Beaver Reservoir. Irrigation water is delivered by gated pipe. This property has a very nicely maintained modular home on it, a 1992 model with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths and expansive decks. Even though the home is in sparkling condition, the sellers realize that the home doesn't do the property justice, and have priced the property to reflect the possibility of removing the modular. It is certainly a very livable home. Domestic water is provided by a Minnesota Pipeline domestic tap. Another tap is available for purchase. Typically wells in this area do not produce potable water. There is also a 1,500-gallon cistern, a 2-car detached garage, and a well-built equipment shed. Mount Lamborn stands just a couple of miles south of the property, and the views are tremendous. Just to the east is Mount Gunnison and the Ragged Mountains; to the north is the east end of the Grand Mesa above Stevens Gulch; and to the west is the Uncompaghre Plateau, many miles distant. This is an excellent property to begin a small sustainable farm. Water rights are good, and the climate is conducive to growing all manner of fruits, vegetables, and wine grapes, not to mention horses, cattle, sheep, goats, chickens--anything you want to grow. The setting is very private and the views are simply outstanding, but it's only about 4 miles to town via good year-round roads.