Saguache Irrigated Farm
48258 County Rd Z : Saguache, CO 81149
Saguache County, Colorado
Land Description
Saguache Irrigated Farm consists of 287+/- acres of productive ground adjacent east of the town of Saguache in the picturesque San Luis Valley +/- irrigated. The property is situated among some of the most productive agricultural ground in the state with many large-scale farming and ranching operations common throughout this portion of the valley. The property is characterized by a blend of hay meadows, good cottonwood and willow tree cover ideal for a building site and expansive views that include the Sangre De Cristo range. There is an abundance of wildlife on the property and in the immediate area with Elk, Mule Deer and waterfowl being seen regularly.
The farm is comprised of a good mixture of irrigated and sub-irrigated hay ground with functional flood irrigation infrastructure, adequate fencing and cross-fencing, as well as a few remnants of a prior homestead. The properties greatest asset is the ample surface and well water rights. There are 6 permitted wells located on the property in total a 1,000 gpm irrigation well, a shared 50 2,000 gpm irrigation well and 4 other domestic/stock wells historically producing from 15-30 gpm. Surface water rights are as follows Ashley Proffit Ditch Priority 9 for 1.9845 cfs Case No. 11/23/1889
Jaques Ditch Priority 43 for 1.80 cfs Case No. 11/23/1889
Downer Ditch 111 for 1.0 cfs 06/09/1982 The Saguache Irrigated Farm is a great opportunity to own a scenic, multi-productive property with operational capabilities and an abundance of water resources. The property would make a great small farming or ranching operation in a highly desirable area. Additionally, detailed production and water rights data can be provided upon request. Seller also leases a small portion of Cemetery Hill to Verizon Wireless for the placement of a cell tower that provides annual lease payments with 3.0 annual escalations details provided upon request. Owner would consider selling the rights to the cell tower lease separately.
Contact Brent Hedrick or Duncan Clark for a private, qualified showing.
