1545 sherman avenue

Welcome to a truly rare & idyllic property in Lincoln Park, offering a cherished rural feel, minutes from Main Street, Cañon City, & all amenities. This pristine, historic farmhouse sits on a ½ acre in an area historically known for its fertile orchards & farms. Here, you can enjoy getting produce & eggs from the cottage farm neighbors. The property's agricultural heritage is secured by 4.25 shares of Crooked Ditch & is defined by 5 separate structures connected by textured concrete paths under mature shade trees. The Main House is a beautiful farmhouse featuring 2 bdrms, 1 bath, & multiple bonus spaces. Enter through the welcoming front porch into a large foyer, leading to a spacious living room/kitchen great room w/ tall ceilings. The home is enhanced by beautiful original hardwood floors, handmade kitchen cabinets, new gas range & over the range microwave, & an on-demand hot water heater. A fully enclosed sunroom offers a perfect place to relax. Behind the main house sits the charming guest house, featuring a sleeping & sitting area, a kitchenette, a 3/4 bath w/ a walk-in shower & its own furnace & hot water heater-ideal for guests/rental income. Come see the built-in potential for growth! A monolith foundation has been poured behind the main house, complete w/ water tie-ins, ready for you to add a mudroom/laundry room/3rd bathroom. Three additional outbuildings w/ electricity provide functionality & charm: a workshop w/ reclaimed barn-wood interiors, a workbench, & sliding barn door, perfect for projects/vehicle storage; a historic railroad bunkhouse, w/ hardwood flooring saved from the local Armory; & a chicken coop! Outdoor amenities include a well-built 2-bay carport w/ concrete pads, RV parking, a gorgeous lawn ringed in stunning lilacs for privacy, & charming sitting areas w/ views of Mt. Pisgah & Fremont Peak. Most windows new. Fresh paint inside & out. Close to McKinley Elem. & Rouse Park. Be the proud new owner of this unique slice of Cañon City history!