Karen Steiner, Wells Group Real Estate, C:,,: Farmhouse Horse Property Minutes from Downtown Durango!A rare opportunity to enjoy the charm of farm, ranch, and equestrian living while being just minutes from downtown Durango. Located in the established Florida River Estates neighborhood, 7156 County Road 240 offers a unique property and a charming Colorado farmstead setting.
The original two-story farmhouse features 3 bedrooms, 1 3/4 full baths, and 1,922 square feet. A welcoming front porch and a covered back porch and patio overlook the barn and pasture. The property also includes a detached 368-square-foot cottage with 1 bedroom and 1 full bath.
A detached 2-car garage and a separate bonus room provide ample space for vehicles, storage, hobbies, and projects. The grounds capture the character of a true farmstead, featuring a beautiful barn, beautiful horse pasture, vegetable garden, original apple orchard, a mature pear tree and river fishing rights.
The pasture and open acreage provide an excellent setting for horses and other agricultural pursuits, with 8 acre feet of water supplied by the Florida Ditch. One of the property's most notable features its three water sources. The home is served by the Florida River Estates central water systems.
The property has irrigation water from the Florida Ditch as well one of the few remaining City of Durango raw water taps, providing up to 16,000 gallons per month. The Florida River Estates Water Company provides water, use and maintenance of the community pond.
The pond offers fishing, swimming, paddle boarding as well as a place to gather. With farmhouse character, horse-friendly acreage, detached ADU, barn, orchard, irrigated pasture, multiple water sources, river and pond fishing rights, and convenient proximity to downtown Durango, this is a truly special opportunity to enjoy the Colorado horse and ranch lifestyle without giving up easy access to town. Property is being sold AS-IS.
