Listings by Julie Kersting

The quintessential farmhouse begins with the covered wrap-around front porch complete with intricate wood turnings and scroll trim details setting an inviting entry. First time offered on the open market in over 116 years! Truly, this is a one-of-a-kind property located in Chaffee County zoning, served by Buena Vista city water and sewer and providing a multitude of options and opportunities. The main home, which is a darling 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with a vintage feel, is super clean and sunny, has vinyl plank flooring, an open floor plan, and a large corner kitchen with plenty of workspace, storage, and space for an island. A spacious laundry area with a nice door to access the backyard, a gazebo (with electricity) for afternoon picnics, and a 2-car garage with workshop, studio, or storage space in the back. Bonus space is the detached trailer which was completely remodeled in 2020 with drywall, new windows, new doors, new roof, new flooring, and currently rents for $1200/month plus utilities. One of the highlights of this property is the 1.1-acre lot located conveniently close to town for walking and biking to downtown restaurants and entertainment. Lush grounds complete with lilac bushes, flower beds, a wishing well, a screened porch, cherry tree, apple trees, a sprinkler system, and the prison ditch traverses the front of the lot for the natural water feature. Mt Princeton views from the front porch, private back yard for special events, room to build structures for your horses and critters, rental income from the mobile home, terrific workshop, expansive storage options. The charming features of this traditional farmhouse provide for a delightful retreat with incredible opportunity. A portion of the lot is in the FEMA flood plain, Buyer to verify any expansion or new building site for potential need for flood insurance.

Truly a one-of-a-kind property, located just 5 miles north of the charming town of Salida, spans 35.1 acres. This diverse property boasts 15 acres of hay meadow yielding 1760 small bales, 6 acres of pastureland, a small water storage pond, domestic well allowing for two residences, outside & stock watering, and 12 shares of The New Salida Ditch Company-utilizing both flood irrigation and a side roller sprinkler system. The property is adorned with a variety of fruit trees, including apple, peach, pear, cherry, and plum trees, as well as a mix of Juniper, Cottonwood, and Pinon trees. Nestled beyond the gated entry and among the trees, this charming home features lush landscaping, a large patio, and fantastic outdoor entertaining space. With a stucco and stone exterior, metal roof, and numerous outbuildings, this home checks all the boxes. Step inside to a welcoming foyer, inviting living room complete with a cozy wood-burning fireplace, large windows, and French doors opening out to the patio. This updated kitchen has been allows for several cooks in the kitchen, wood cabinets with detailed trim, granite and butcher block counter tops, and custom tile work. Amazing dining space inside or step thru the French doors to the inspiring outdoor patio for dining then relaxing in the hot tub. Two nice bedrooms, two bathrooms, laundry and storage are a few of the notable features of this immaculate and updated 1421 square foot home. Terrific space for animals with two separate pastures, chicken house, doghouse with dog run. Additional outbuildings include the old milk house, currently used for storage, a new pole barn for hay and equipment storage, as well as a heated 4816 square foot metal building. This building features an air compressor room, storage loft, 2 overhead garage doors, and protected storage on two sides. A private tour is the best option for discovering all the opportunities and features and to experience the serenity found on this special property.