15388 Hopper Lane, Paonia, CO 81428

Locals know this property as Twisted Root Organic Farm. This is 6 acres of fertile, irrigated, certified organic farmland on Pitkin Mesa near Paonia. The custom, non-toxic home is of EcoNest construction. EcoNest construction combines light straw clay, timber framing, natural plasters and other natural techniques. The earth tone plasters, high insulation, and passive solar design make this an extremely comfortable home. The floor plan is an open concept and there's high pine ceilings throughout the home. In the spacious kitchen you’ll find high end appliances including a Frigidaire Professional refrigerator, FiveStar six burner gas range with double oven, dishwasher, copper farmhouse sink, soft-close cabinetry, a large kitchen island and a large attached pantry. The kitchen is open to the expansive living room/dining room and it's large windows with mountain views. The upstairs bedrooms are all roomy, two bedrooms share a jack and jill bathroom, the third bedroom is a master suite with walk-in closets, double sinks and custom tile shower. Downstairs there a large office/bonus room. Concrete flooring downstairs and bamboo flooring upstairs contain in-floor radiant heat. A Jotul woodstove will also heat the home. The exterior of the home is low maintenance; metal roof and stucco. Outside relax and take in the views of the West Elk Mountain range and the Grand Mesa from the front and back covered patios. Or go picking in the perennial herb/raspberry garden and the fruit trees. For large scale growing the upper field has been under organic, diversified annual vegetable production since 2015; the loamy soil has been consistently organically amended. To extend the growing season there's two 30’x72’ moveable Rimol Rolling Thunder high tunnels. The lower field is 2 acres cropped in mature Grosso and Mailette lavender; The farm profited over $10,700 in 2023 from lavender sales alone (selling fresh/dried bundles, distilled lavender hydrosol and essential oil). The sale of the property includes a 60L Portuguese Copper Alembic Still for distilling lavender. To water the farm the professional irrigation system includes a 100,000 gallon lined irrigation pond, sand media filter, 5 hp electric Munro pump and semi-permanent drip irrigation throughout the lavender field; Also included are gated pipe, microsprinklers for Northern high tunnel, Netafim sprinklers with lay flat poly mainline for upper field irrigation. The upper field and house area are protected from grazing animals by an elk/deer fence. To round things out there are grid-tied solar panels with a new inverter box, large open-air shed/carport with a built in walk-in cooler and storage, additional storage shed and chicken coop. You will be very self sufficient on this farm. Just north of the driveway is an additional building site with electricity in place. Remember your private enclave is just a mile from the charming town of Paonia. Paonia boasts orchards bursting with fresh fruit, award-winning wineries, and a vibrant arts scene. Hike or bike through breathtaking landscapes, and experience the warmth of a welcoming community. Don't miss the singular opportunity to buy this amazing property.