Set on 2.7 irrigated acres on desirable Hansen Mesa just north of Hotchkiss along 3500 Road, this productive Western Colorado hobby farm offers the perfect blend of country living, self-sufficiency, and usable acreage in the heart of the North Fork Valley. The 4-bedroom, 2-bath stick-built home features 2,099 sq ft of finished living space, including 1,479 sq ft above grade plus a fully finished 620 sq ft basement designed for flexible living. Upstairs offers three formal bedrooms plus an oversized primary suite or family room with warm hardwood floors, a stunning stone fireplace, and private patio access. Downstairs includes a second family room, laundry nook, two non-conforming bedrooms, and additional flex rooms ideal for remote work, homeschooling, guest quarters, workout space, hobby rooms, or extra storage. Towering mature shade trees naturally cool the home during Western Colorado summers, while the honeysuckle-covered patio and grapevines create a peaceful outdoor retreat that feels straight out of country living dreams. The infrastructure is already in place with a two-car garage, full-sized storage shed, stick built shed with a concrete floor converted into a low maintenance chicken coop, playground area, spacious entertaining deck, and a massive willow tree perfect for a nature-made treehouse. Recent updates include a new washer, dryer, and water heater. Heating options include both a cozy wood-burning stove and propane backup for year-round comfort. The land itself is exceptionally productive and usable, featuring valuable irrigation water rights through Farmer's Ditch and North Fork Lateral, an established alfalfa field producing up to three cuttings annually, and mature fruit trees including apricot, plum, and cider pear, along with blackberries, grapes, berry bushes, and edible landscaping that create a true farm-to-table lifestyle. Stunning views overlooking Thistle Whistle Farm and the surrounding North Fork Valley countryside complete the setting. Whether you dream of raising chickens, gardening, keeping horses, producing hay, or simply enjoying a quieter pace of life, this Colorado acreage property offers the infrastructure, water, and flexibility to make it happen. The assumable VA loan adds exceptional value in today's market, while the property itself delivers something even harder to find — a place where you can truly live on the land, enjoy the seasons, and create the lifestyle buyers are searching for in Western Colorado.
