8705 County Road 175, Salida, CO 81201

Development opportunity (max 4 units per acre) or bring your horses, cattle, alpacas, goats to this rare 6.25 acre irrigated property with NO COVENANTS. Tucked away from the highway along a paved county road, yet close enough to bike into town. The perfect location to build your dream home! Steeped in local history, it operated as a dairy farm into the mid-1900s and retains its original agricultural buildings, including a historic milking barn, butcher shop with cellar, detached 3-stall garage, and additional storage shed. The two-story brick farmhouse, built in 1875, houses 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Being sold "as-is". What makes this so unique? Included in the sale are 5% of 432 shares of the Williams and Hamm Ditch Company, one of the area's oldest (decreed June 19, 1890, incorporated April 16, 1936). The location is stellar - enjoy the peaceful setting while remaining just minutes from everyday conveniences. Bike the back road into town or head up Tenderfoot Mountain, walk to Sands Lake State Wildlife Area, or cross the bridge to access the Arkansas River trail. Within ¼ mile of the hospital and just minutes from shopping, restaurants, and local amenities. Whether you want land to create a small ranch, hobby farm, equestrian property, or simply room to live the rural lifestyle without restrictive covenants, this property offers a rare opportunity. Zoned Residential Suburban, it falls within the Chaffee County Land Use Code, providing multiple options for use. Natural gas is available along CR 153. Note: Buyers will have the opportunity to participate in a future water association to manage the 432 water shares and related equipment (ie., sideroll located on this property). If the buyer opts out of the water shares, an easement for transportation of the water across the property will be created. All showings must be accompanied by agent - DO NOT TRESPASS - property is tenant occupied and livestock is present!