17345 Hwy 50

Sit back and relax with this serene rural classic. This property is approximately 8 miles east of

Las Animas and boasts 2 homes sitting on approximately 20 acres. The property is set up for

all types of animals, especially horses and chickens with corrals, fences, and barns.

The main 1,676 sf., house is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with a large kitchen, designated

dining room containing a newer pellet stove, and wrap-around porch. The main floor has a living

room with a timeless wood stove to keep you warm. The downstairs bathroom has new floors,

new vanity and laundry hookups. New PEX water piping has a heat switch for the pipes in

colder months will help ensure your water delivery. The 476 sf second floor was used as the

master suite with room for any size bed, desk, furniture, entertainment center, you name it, two

closets and a bathroom with a glass door shower. The main house is equipped with central air,

tankless water heater, and propane range.

The self-contained 1,106 sq ft second home has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The kitchen

has new cabinets and appliances. The bathroom has been updated with a new linen cabinet,

vanity and toilet. A new PTAC unit was installed for heating and cooling. There is also a new

pellet stove.

The two homes share a beautiful front courtyard with small trees, mature bushes, and flower

gardens. The property also has white mulberry, purple mulberry, peach and mini plum trees.

Both homes are plumbed to one domestic well with an additional livestock well by the workshop

and corrals.

The 3 bay barn was used for storage and 2 bays for raising chickens. The chicken bays are

equipped solar automatic chicken doors. The main bay has electricity and lighting. The second

outbuilding (the ‘shop’) has 3 rooms. 1 room was used as a tack room. The other 2 rooms have

power and insulation. The main room has a ceiling mounted powerful heater as well as a wood

stove for cold work times. There is a fully fenced arena for horse training and riding.

The city of Las Animas offers great benefits to the property: school bus pickup at back driveway,

and free city resident use trash receptacles. The property is a 10-minute drive to John Martin

Reservoir to satisfy your outdoor water recreation needs. You will have the company of blue

jays, owls, hawks, and in the winter months, the majestic bald eagles usually pop by to say

hello. Come enjoy country life at its finest.

(Sellers are willing to discuss a flooring/update allowance with an acceptable offer.)