Hobby Farm with Orchard, Workshop, Home For Sale in Colorado

COLORADO HOME, IRRIGATED ACRES & CROP INCOME

Well designed and spacious 2153 sq ft, 3 bd home, 3.5 bath, sits on almost 5 irrigated acres in the heart of Palisade, known for its vineyards, fruit orchards & small community lifestyle. Tile, Pergo, carpet throughout, upgraded stainless steel appliances, walk in closets, covered porches, landscaped yard, sprinkler system, mature fruit, nut & shade trees, garden area, chicken coop, workshop, greenhouse, storage sheds are just some of the bonuses. 2 acres are planted in grass/alfalfa hay and 2 acres planted in apples, cherries, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. 8 shares Ute Water and gated pipe irrigation is included. Graveled circle drive with lots of parking with neighboring grapevines & orchards makes this property private with gorgeous views of Mount Garfield. Enjoy Western Slope’s finest living & recreation from the high desert to the surrounding mountain tops.

INCOME PRODUCING PROPERTY

This property has it all surrounded by quiet and privacy yet minutes away from surrounding towns of Palisade, Clifton, Grand Junction, and Fruita. This well-designed 2 story home with 3 bedrooms with walk in closets, 3 & ½ baths, kitchen, dining room, cozy living room, laundry room, multipurpose room offers a lifestyle of comfort and beauty. Textured walls and vaulted ceilings with wood trim, carpet, Pergo, and tile flooring, ceiling fans, add to the beauty of décor in this home. Attractive front door with embellished sidelights and tiled entry way lead to the living room and dining room and half bath. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet, full bath. Kitchen is large enough for dining table with wood cabinets, glass backsplash, pantry, stainless steel gas range, dishwasher, microwave, electronic smart refrigerator, black porcelain sink with pull down faucet. Sit at the dining table and look out the large window at the backyard views of lawn, tree with a swing and fenced garden spot. Adjoining laundry room with newer washer and dryer, tub sink, cupboards, and counter make for an easy laundry day. Enter the multipurpose room and bring your vision for any need. A counter top bar with cupboard storage, an ornate antique cook stove, French doors with interior blinds, concrete floor, pulldown access to the roomy attic for additional living space, are some of the features to create a family room for those get togethers, exercise, hobby, game room or potential store front to sell the harvested crops. Upstairs, the landing has enough room for a small living area and separates the two bedrooms with full baths and walk in closets. Large windows throughout the home offer beautiful views of the yard and surrounding area. Natural gas hot water baseboard heat, evap cooler, covered front and back porches with wood decking and railing, make this home a relaxed and comfortable retreat surrounded by a manicured lawn, mature shade, fruit and nut trees, berry bushes, garden spots, shrubbery with concrete edging. Attractive curved concrete walkways leading to the porches and outside grounds. The water pump is housed under cover for irrigation ease in operating water flow to the sprinkler system and gated pipe. A barn like structure with covered porch, double doors is a workshop with benches and pellet stove. An attached greenhouse with paver stoned floor is the perfect place for the garden enthusiast. 2 storage sheds for equipment or any necessary storage needs. Chicken coops, dog pen, tool shed, outside power, water fountain, 2 boxes of beehives, and RV hookup add more perks to this acreage.

CROP INCOME ACREAGE

With the ease of a valve, turn the water flow to the pipes and set the water by opening or shutting the small gates on the PVC pipe along the top of the orchard and hay field. The property has 8 shares of Ute Water.

The young orchard of 2 acres is a variety of fruit trees. Rows of trees include different varieties of Apple, Cherry, Peach, Nectarine, and Apricot.

The 2 acres of alfalfa/grass field usually produces 2-3  cuttings.

Throughout the season, the market for the fruit produce and hay crop production is in high demand.

SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES

Palisade presents small town living with many services in an old fashion setting among orchards and residential homes surrounded by the towering Bookcliff mountain range and edged with the rushing waters of the Colorado River. Enjoy annual all year-round events, farmer’s market, peach and wine festivals, breweries, wineries, unique specialty shops, liquor, grocery, hardware, c-stores, motel, pharmacy, fruit stands, bank, library, schools, PO, and many more services. Mount Garfield is one of the well-known landmarks for hiking, viewing of wildlife, including wild horses. Enjoy river rafting or tube floating along the river or fish along the many easy accesses to the riverbanks.

From Palisade the towns of Clifton, Grand Junction, and Fruita span several miles along I70 with major shopping, colleges, schools, hospitals, regional airport, and more amenities for residential and business needs. Stop at any one of the museums or visitor centers to learn more about the history and what the region has to offer. The region is known for its mild winters, sunny days, and all year recreation from the high desert to the nearby mountaintops.

COLORADO OUTDOOR RECREATION

The Western Slope of Colorado has all year recreation for all outdoor enthusiasts. Travel the Rim Rock Drive of the nearby Colorado National monument. Enjoy the magnificent views of rock formations, canyons, plants, birds and wildlife along the drive or hiking trails. Photo opportunities for the photographer, and don’t forget the selfies. Stop at the visitor center for information on picnic and campground areas, hiking trails, youth learning opportunities, and the history of this valley’s treasure of beauty.

The surrounding high desert offers off road, ATV, hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails with valleys of dinosaur finds and diggings, river rafting, boating, and fishing.

Within an hour’s drive along I70 and Highway 65, also known as the scenic byway of Grand Mesa National Forest, sits the largest flat top mountain in the world with over 300 lakes for fishing, boating, camping, lodges, and thousands of trails for hiking, ATV, biking, horseback riding, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, and hunting districts. Photo opportunities abound for the amateur or professional photographer. A visitor center on top of the Grand Mesa has information and a gift shop. Powderhorn Ski Resort sits at the base of Grand Mesa with ski slopes for all ages and skills with winter and summer activities.

Enjoy Western Colorado living and then return to the quiet and solitude of this beautiful home on income producing property.