18880 3100 Rd, Hotchkiss

Mountain Paradise says it all!  Beautiful, spacious home on 87 acres up Leroux Creek north of Hotchkiss.  If you are looking to live and recreate in the Rocky Mountains and be away from the hustle and bustle of town, this is a must-see place.  This property is only a +/-25 minute drive to the conveniences of downtown Hotchkiss, yet it's situated in an ideal location in the Leroux Creek mountain valley on the side of Grand Mesa, with County maintained year around access, but only 3 miles from the National Forest boundary.  The home has been recently remodeled with many fine updates and improvements including wrapping and residing the exterior, new mechanical equipment (boilers), new well water filtration system, and so much more.  Large kitchen with huge center island, spacious rooms, and lots of windows to take in the mountain views and watch the wildlife.  Beautiful custom log staircase leading from the living room to the upper level.  Multiple balconies/decks/patios to relax and soak in the views.  Numerous Inclusions such as tractor implements (3-point hitch brush hog & 5' snow blower), construction materials and more. Excellent Bed & Breakfast potential with ensuite bathrooms.  There is also great potential for RV sites if you want to develop an income producing property.  The well that is installed is permitted for 3 homes & stock water & irrigation of up to 1 acre, there is a 2nd well permit (also permitted for 3 homes, stock water & irrigation of up to 1 acre), and there is a Spring Decree for Domestic & Commercial use.  Barn with electricity and water to it, and water & electric have been run to the south pasture as well.  Seasonal pond, grassy meadows, cedar/pinon/juniper covered slopes, and gambrel Oak attract tons of wildlife with regular sightings of elk, deer, turkeys and other critters.  The 87 acres provides lots of space for grazing livestock, hunting and hiking and is home to a ton of wildlife.  If you are an outdoor recreational enthusiast, you can ride your horses, ATV's or snowmobiles right from your doorstep and into the National Forest for wildlife viewing, hunting, fishing, or just exploring.  There are numerous lakes and trails up the Leroux Creek Valley and onto The Grand Mesa.  Storage shed, landscaped back yard with 6' chain link fence, raised garden beds, and a really cool hard-sided green house with raised beds, electricity & seasonal water.  Seller has transferable NRCS contracts in place that will go a long ways towards spring development, weed mitigation, and brush management/habitat improvement if a Buyer wants to continue with those plans.  Come tour this spectacular mountain property and you'll never want to leave!