Words are inadequate to capture this property. Just 3 1/2 miles northwest of Monte Vista, this working cattle and sheep ranch is located along the Rio Grande corridor with a corner of the property touching the river, has large groves of Cottonwoods, native grass meadows, and irrigated farmland in a coveted area of the San Luis Valley. The surface water rights are delivered through the Marajo Ditch 2.55 cfs and the San Jose or Lucero Ditch 1.5 cfs. There are two adjudicated wells: Well #1 for 900 gpm and Well #2 for 1,000 gpm. There are two stock wells and a domestic well for the residence. Several other ditches carrying water to other users go across this property keeping the water level up and there is a Consolidated Slough exiting and re-entering the river year-round. The abundance of live water and trees make this property a sanctuary for water fowl, deer, occasional elk, birds, and many small animals Our rural area provides a wonderful lifestyle of privacy, yet the abundant public lands lend themselves to fishing, hunting, hiking, horseback riding,and all nature of summer/winter recreation. Both Wolf Creek and Monarch ski areas are within easy driving distance. The home is truly an old farmhouse, circa 1909, of double brick construction. The built-in book-shelf dividers, as well as a china cabinet, have been left in the beautiful dark wood of those times. The dining room has charming bay windows. The 1/2 story upstairs is one large room for bedroom and sitting room New HWBB heat has been installed with 3 zones. A huge weeping willow tree adorns the front yard. Enjoy the Peonies, Wild Roses, Red Dogwood, and Lilies. Outbuildings include corral and working pens. There is a 32x32 Quonset machine/workshop, an open faced machine shed, an older log building, and a pole barn of 1,440 s.f. covered with pro-panel steel. The land is cross fenced and one pasture is woven fencing for sheep. Our area is a high mountain valley surrounded by the amazing San Juan Mountains and the Sangre de Cristo mountain range with many fourteeners. Recreation areas include the Great Sand Dunes National Monument, Sand Dunes Swimming Pool, Colorado Gators, La Ventana hiking area, Penitente Canyon Rock Climbing area, Natural Hot Artesian Oasis, Wheeler Geological Area and many more. The unique and prestigious location of the ranch is one that would lend itself well to the development of several country home sites. You would be hard put to find a prettier place to live.

PROPERTY NUMBER: 05051-05640        PRICED AT: $1,200,000.00

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