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Completely off grid Solar Powered, Passive solar, Wood heat, Composting toilet, gray water system.Property Description
Remote, 40 acre, off the grid, working farm in southwest Colorado with 72-foot x 20-foot automated aquaponic/ hydroponic greenhouse that is heated by a central wood boiler less than a year old and propane backup heat. This property comes with an established turnkey business of selling food to local restaurants year-round. Regular cash flow and outstanding reputation. All the supplies for the business including seed stock, growing medium, equipment, fertilizer, gardening tools, etc. are included. Will train buyer on all operations and business if desired.
Property is 31 wooded acres and 9 fallow hayfield acres and some arroyos. 300 plus days of sunshine, High desert winters. Property is fully fenced on the perimeter with 6 strand smooth wire and has a gallery well supplying underground cistern, 1300gal above ground water storage with rain catchment. 3 springs and two ponds along with certified irrigation water rights. 2000-foot driveway with gate and underground gate alarm off a dead-end county road. Abundant game: Mule deer, turkey, elk, quail, dove, rabbit. Hundreds of acres of undeveloped and tribal land surrounding property. Home and structures not visible from road.
House is a 1080 square foot 2-bedroom one bath completely solar powered (3,800 Watt PV + 20 ,1 yr. old solar batteries) home with Kohler 14 KW propane backup generator, Woodstove primary heat with propane supplement. Large mudroom with sink, shower, pantry, washer/dryer. Crawlspace cold storage. 32x16 foot deck overlooking the arroyo. House has a composting toilet along with an established grey water system that feeds a small orchard. House has a 4-year-old metal roof, tankless water heater, landline phone, a gun safe and other safety type features. House could come fully furnished if desired.
Property also includes a 8 ft x16 ft insulated processing shed, 6ft x 12-foot aquaponic greenhouse attached to the residence, 2 garden sheds one with attached covered Kennel and wood shed, Established automatic irrigated outdoor gardens with several types of hoop houses, a RV hookup site, an In ground 12ft diameter 8ft high rock lined Kiva style root cellar with shelving, a solar powered one stall barn with tack room and a separate feed/hay room in a 3-acre wooded fenced dry lot and a 30x40 ft insulated all-steel shop with concrete floor set up for in floor heat with hot water solar panels along with a wood pellet stove backup and solar electricity.
Contact us for more info and specifics on home, business and greenhouse.Neighborhood Description
Very rural, large undeveloped land surrounding. Great privacy-cannot see home or structures from roadMarket Area
Located 30 miles SW of Durango, CO near New Mexico border.School District
Elementary school nearby, all other schools 30 miles away.Community
Rural Farmers and RanchersLocation of Home or Land
Rural
Elevation of Home
Mountain
Air Quality
Agriculture in Area | yes |
Industry in Area | no |
Air Pollution in Area | no |
Pesticide Free | yes |
Fragrance Free | no |
Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
Heating System | Other |
Cooling System | Passive Cooling |
Ventilation System | Part of Cooling System |
Whole House Filtration | None |
Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
Energy System | Photovoltaic (PV) |
Water System | Other |
Wastewater System | Composting Toilet |
Construction Information
Exterior Finish | Wood |
Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
Interior Paint | Low VOC |
Floor Material | Carpet |
Roof Material | Metal |
Window Material | Metal Dual Glazed |
Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
Garage / Carport | no |
Garage Type | detached |