417 willow drive

If you are looking for the convenience of town living while also enjoying a private oasis, look no further because this opportunity has so much to offer! This rare find of 4.1 acres is situated at the top of Willow Drive overlooking the City of Hotchkiss, the West Elks and beyond. A charming, bright and beautifully cared for 1468 square foot home is at the heart of the parcel. Wood floors, a central wood stove as well as pellet stove and mini-split heating/cooling system provide year round comfort. The two full bathrooms have been updated with heated tile flooring and a soak tub in the Main bedroom bath. A beautiful sunroom looking out towards the flower garden and beyond to Black Canyon makes for a perfect morning space. Enjoy the cozy breakfast nook just off the kitchen looking out into your cottonwood grove. An amazing highlight of this property especially for those who are inclined to grow your own food and flowers is the array of organic gardens both in ground and raised beds that have all been built and amended with Paonia Soil Company soil. There is a stunning flower market garden that been income producing and is beautifully designed for a range of opportunity. For the ultimate convenience, a fully automated Rain Bird watering system allows for consistent and easy watering, including the market garden! A potting shed, and two greenhouses, one of which is a Planta 10'x20' designed for heavy snow loads and high wind. The garage space offers room for vehicles, a personal gym, workshop space or all three! An attic space above offers even more options for use. The storage shed is easily accessible giving abundant room for all your toys and project needs. The garage has been quoted for a solar array and the house runs on all electric making it a perfect conversion for solar power. Yet another highlight is the opportunity to subdivide this parcel which would also include another share of irrigation water with the subdivision process. The mature American Elm, Silver Leaf Maple, Cottonwood and Blue Spruce trees create a forest feel hard to find in such abundance with the proximity to town offered. This property is truly cared for and loved by the owner, and embodies the spirit of North Fork Living at its finest!