18261 Road G, Cortez, CO 81321

Property Description

McElmo Canyon's popularity is growing by the day. The beauty and tranquility of McElmo Canyon is appreciated today by artists, writers, wine connoisseurs and archeologists. The Ancient Ones chose to live in this majestic area a thousand years ago. One of the areas precious hidden gems. Is McElmo Canyon the next Sedona? This water-rich 58 acres is anchored by a beautiful stone house built in 1899 and completely updated in 2006. This is one of the first homesteads in the canyon. The decades old cottonwood trees provide nice shade in the summer. The fruit trees around the home are apple, pear, peach, cherry and plum. There is a wonderful patio to enjoy the surrounding beauty. The vineyard produces Baco Noir, Chambourcin, Cabernet Franc and Traminette grapes. Wine-making equipment is in the barn or sell your grapes to one of the local wineries. Inside the farmhouse, the living-dining-kitchen area wraps around the original stone fireplace. There is a laundry room and a full bathroom on the ground level. Upstairs are the master bedroom, bathroom and a private balcony overlooking the vineyard in the second bedroom. The home has a brand new boiler and does have Montezuma Water Co for domestic water. A new septic system has been installed. The property has extensive water rights, 1.525 CFS. The large solar panel system powers all the irrigation equipment and the home. McElmo Creek winds through the lower level of the property and creates a beautiful "lazy river" atmosphere. • 10 minutes to Sand Canyon • Minutes to Canyons of The Ancients • 15 minutes to Cortez • 30 minutes to Mesa Verde • 25 minutes to Phil's World • 45 minutes to Hovenweep • 1 hour to Durango • 2 hours to Monument Valley • 2 hours to Moab • The airport is an easy 5 miles away • The new 700 Sq Ft yurt is providing additional income and the owner has made provisions for 2 more Airbnb units (would have to comply with county regulations). The ideas that you could create for this property are limitless - a wedding venue? Airbnb resort? dinner club? - while still farming this amazing property. Please schedule your showing soon!!