Country Home for Sale with Ample Water Rights on 40 Acres

Description

Property Overview—Colorado Country Home for Sale2,159-square-foot, 3-bedroom, 2-bath restored farmhouse40 acres with 20 irrigated acres, 2-acre enclosure with 8′ game fence50 shares Grandview Canal water, 30 acre feet of Smith Fork Project waterHorse pasture, grass-alfalfa hayfield2-car garage, horse shelter, utility shed9 minutes to North Fork High School, 10 minutes to HotchkissWait ‘til you see these views in person! Grandview Mesa was
aptly named by early settlers who marveled at the West Elks mountain range
rising from the eastern horizon. Surrounded by local cattle ranches and hay
farms, this 40-acre property includes a significantly restored and updated country home,
horse pasture, and irrigated hayfield with excellent water rights. It’s the
perfect property for a country getaway, mountain retreat, or year-round living.
This property is ideally located for country living with easy access to town,
shopping, and schools. For busy families, the drive to schools is less than 10
minutes, with the grocery store, library, bank, and restaurants another minute
or two.

Crawford Small Ranch for Sale with Abundant Water Rights

Everyone knows that water is Colorado’s gold. This 40-acre
property is well watered by 50 shares of Grandview Canal water and 30 acre-feet
of Smith Fork Project reservoir water, which ensures good water late into the
irrigation season. As well, the property has a hard-to-find Crawford Mesa Water
Company domestic tap, which brings fresh mountain spring water from the slopes
of Mt. Lamborn right into the house.

Historic country home is completely restored, comfortable,
and quiet

This historic farmhouse was completely rebuilt in 2012 with new everything, including roof, stucco siding,
windows, flooring, electrical, plumbing, kitchen, baths, and drywall. It totals
2,159 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. The sunny kitchen features
granite countertops, lots of cabinets, and quality appliances. The master
bedroom has a vaulted ceiling paneled in knotty Ponderosa pine and a large
cedar-paneled walk-in closet, while the two upstairs bedrooms share a ¾ bath.
The oversize 2-car garage includes
a large cedar-paneled storage room. Other amenities include
mini-splits for heating and cooling (in addition to the forced-air heat
system), and a 6’ 8′
game fence providing a
2-acre enclosure around the house allowing for a garden plus 7
fruit trees and extensive landscaping to keep deer at bay. The home also has a security system and electronically
controlled gate. The north patio has a 5-person Hot Springs Sovereign hot tub, and
the east patio offers
the pe place to watch the sunrise. Partial furnishings are included.

Irrigated acreage with alfalfa hay, horse pasture, wildlife
habitat

The acreage on this Grandview Mesa ranchette produces a nice
stand of grass-alfalfa horse hay, along with grazing for a horse herd. With 50
shares of Grandview Canal water and 30 shares of Smith Fork Project water, it
is a well-irrigated property. A total of about 20 acres is in production. The
balance of the acreage provides excellent wildlife habitat for mule deer and
even wild pheasants, which have historically populated this area. It also
serves as good fall and winter pasture for cattle.

Art and Recreation near Crawford, CO—there’s a lot to do!

The North Fork Valley offers a wide variety of arts,
cultural affairs, and gatherings, with local concerts, art shows, and church
events occurring weekly. As well, there is all kinds of recreation to be had,
with excellent local hunting for elk, mule deer, and bear, as well as terrific
fishing in the nearby Gunnison Gorge and a plethora of high-mountain lakes and
streams. Crawford Reservoir is only a few miles away, with water-skiing,
wakeboarding, and fishing for bass, catfish, perch, and trout. The West Elks
are just a few miles to the east, with many miles of trails for hiking,
horseback riding, and hunting. The famed Black Canyon of the Gunnison National
Park is a half-hour drive to the south, while the massive Grand Mesa, with 300
lakes and reservoirs, fills the horizon to the north. Delta and Montrose offer
good shopping and services such as car dealers and Home Depot. Nearby
Hotchkiss, only 10 minutes away, has an excellent medical clinic. Grand
Junction and Montrose offer excellent connections to the rest of the world via
good regional airports.