42.19 acres of unimproved vacant land located on Barrow Mesa approximately 3 miles northwest of downtown Hotchkiss. The property's terrain consists of a bench area of irrigated crop land situated above Leroux Creek. There are approximately 15 acres of irrigated crop land, currently planted in alfalfa-grass mix hay crop. Superior irrigation water rights with 700 shares of Fire Mountain Canal and Reservoir Company water from Paonia Reservoir are included.
700 shares of Fire Mountain Canal and Reservoir equate to 0.50 cubic feet per second of time (cfs), with an irrigation season running from early April until late August or mid-September. This area of Barrow, Rogers and Redlands Mesa is well known for its temperate climate, fertile soils, superb water rights and its ability to raise a variety of wonderful fruits, berries, vegetables and multiples of different feed crops. Ideal location for an orchard, vineyard or truck farm. The North Fork Valley of the Gunnison River offers a rural and friendly lifestyle and is fast becoming one of the most desired destinations and areas in all of Western Colorado. Approximately 40 acres of the property is encumbered with a Conservation Easement in favor of The Valley Land Conservancy, d/b/a The Black Canyon Regional Land Trust.
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