25263 North Road, Hotchkiss, CO

About 25263 North Road

Beautiful, high-production, commercial apple farm located in picturesque Hotchkiss, CO with plentiful irrigation and water rights. This magnificent property consists of 151 acres of agricultural land. It includes approximately 79 acres of producing Honeycrisp, Gala and Fuji apples, in addition to 39 acres of potential irrigated hay field, 28 acres undeveloped pasture and 5 acres devoted to barns and equipment storage. Approximately half of the apples are certified organic with the Colorado Department of Agriculture and the remaining acreage is ready for transition to organic. The property has been professionally cultivated for commercial apple production and is situated on a peninsula that sits high above the valley floor. An idyllic location to combat seasonal climate shifts. An extensive, state of the art, sprinkler irrigation system is in place, with underground main lines to each block of land. The owner built a 12-acre foot, lined, reservoir on the East end of the property for water storage. Wine grapes and peaches would be a great addition to this property. The property is halfway between Aspen and Telluride, with easy access to Crested Butte and Powderhorn. Build your dream home on one of the two available building envelopes. Each have unique and magnificent views, including views of Hart's Basin where the Sandhill Crane migration takes place each spring. 360-degree views from the Grand Mesa to the San Juans and the West Elk Mountain Range. Outdoor activities abound, with world-class snowmobiling and x-country skiing on the Grand Mesa, rafting and fishing on the Gunnison River, nearby mountain biking, wine tastings, hiking and skiing.

Listing Office : Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colorado Properties

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