Buena Vista, Colorado Real Estate

Location and Acreage
This 200± acre farm and homestead is located just a few miles outside the town Monte Vista on Swede Lane in the heart of the San Luis Valley in south central Colorado. This property holds a 3^rd priority senior water right to the Rio Grande River and has an irrigation well that is adjudicated to 1,000 gallons per minute. With that much water and proper farming practices, this farm can out-produce many like it. Currently producing above average yields of quality alfalfa, this could be one of the best producing farms in the area. Monte Vista, in the heart of the San Luis Valley, is one of the most productive farming areas of the state with rich soils and cool nights. With many farms and ranches in the area, the area shares the traditional beliefs and practices that make this a great place to raise a family, as well as crops and livestock. Monte Vista is a great little town with desirable shops, restaurants and supplies. The City of Alamosa is about a ½ hour drive away with all the modern amenities necessary like a hospital, college, shopping, supplies and a small commercial airport. Colorado Springs, a 2½ hour drive, offers a major airport. Denver is about a 4 hour drive.

Property
The property is approximately 200± acres. This consists of 117± acres under pivot, 30± acres of flooded irrigated ground, and 45± acres of gorgeous river bottom with long grass and tall trees. The homestead, with house and three outbuildings, is around 5± acres and boasts incredible views of the farm, the valley and the surrounding mountain ranges. The San Juan Mountain range to the west frames the setting sun and the Sangre De Cristo range to the east welcomes the sunrise. The property is approximately 7600’ above sea level.

Improvements
The historical adobe farm house has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and room for an additional bedroom. The adobe structure is in excellent condition and is heated by propane and has a wood stove. The design of the old adobe stays warm in the winter and cool in the summer. The home has been updated and remodeled. The exterior is new stucco and has new windows and a new 50 year roof. There are three modest outbuildings that are still standing and in use today. The T&L sprinkler is a hydraulic-driven unit and is in good condition. The well pumps and piping are in good condition. The farm is fully fenced and cross fenced in good condition. There is plenty of hay storage at the homestead. The current owners have maintained an incredible vegetable garden feeding the locals with their abundant crops and wonderfully canned veggies.

Recreation
With its central location, the farm is close to many different recreational opportunities in the area as well as right on the farm. Fishing and hunting right on the farm will be good, but even better throughout the valley and in the close-by mountains. Southern Colorado boasts one of the best places in the world to big game hunting. Elk, deer, antelope, black bear, Rocky Mountain Bighorn sheep and moose are all available in the region. Small game like rabbits, upland birds and waterfowl abound. For the golfer, there are many courses throughout the area. The valley is famous for bird watching with the annual Whooping Crane migration topping the list. Additionally, there are plenty of other waterfowl and migratory birds to watch. Camping, sightseeing and touring the extensive nearby federal lands is a prime activity. The Great Sand Dunes National Monument is less than an hour away. This area also offers an excellent geothermal hot springs pool. This area of Colorado is a sportsman’s dream.

History
This farm has a rich history. Around 1866 the area where the home now sits was settled as the “Lucero Plaza”. Though long gone now, there were old foundations in the area where the home sits now. It was an agricultural community that also took full advantage of the rich and fertile farm land in the area.

Water Rights
The farm comes with extensive water rights. There is a 3^rd priority senior water right to the Rio Grande River, through the Lucero ditch. There is a permitted irrigation well adjudicated to 1000 gpm. There is also a permitted domestic well to the house. All water rights will be conveyed with the purchase of the farm.

Mineral Rights
All mineral rights owned will be conveyed with the purchase of the farm.

Taxes
2007 taxes were $676.88

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Price
$1,750,000.00
Shown by appointment only with broker

For More Information Contact:
Jean & Russ Cavanaugh
719-395-5360 cell

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