Recent Price Reduction!
Lush green pastures with 25 (+,-) ACRES OF WATER RIGHTS INCLUDED, beautiful views, abundant wildlife, a spacious home and room for livestock come with this very unique 28+ acre farm located 10 minutes south of Chama, New Mexico. Entrance to the property is on Hwy 84 via a gated and private gravel road shared with only two neighbors. The 5 bedroom 3.5 bath home is 2800+ sq. ft. and has 2 living areas, a large kitchen, separate laundry/mudroom, raised ceilings, tiled wet areas, carpeted bedrooms, walk in closets, ceiling fans, refrigerated AC, wood burner and forced air heat, pro panel (snow load) roofing. Utility services include a private well and septic system, propane gas and public electricity and a Back Up Generator. Additional improvements include covered hay and equipment storage, a small workshop and covered pen for livestock.
Irrigation water is provided...
Irrigation water is provided from the Brazos River via a "Private Irrigation ditch" servicing only a hand full of other neighbors. Twenty Five acres of Adjudicated Water Rights will convey with the property. Currently the farm is planted in mostly Timothy Hay and produces roughly 2000 ea., 65# bales per season. Hay income is estimated at $25,000+ per year. Wildlife visiting the farm on a daily basis include elk and plenty of mule deer. The current owners do not participate in the Land Owner EPlus Elk system although certainly this property would qualify and rate at the top of the scoring program with food, cover, water and frequency.
Recreation within the area is some of the best New Mexico has to offer! Hunting, fishing, hiking and boating are all within minutes of the property. Wolf Creek Ski area is a brief one hr drive north by Pagosa Springs, CO. Santa Fe, NM is 1.5 hours south. Beautiful sunsets on the Brazos Cliffs and surrounding mountain ranges are just amazing! Goods and services, churches and schools are close by as well. If you're looking to escape the city, enjoy a sustainable life with just a few neighbors and live on a private road, with no covenants or overbearing HOA? This is definitely a property to consider!