horsemen & hunters heaven southwest NM $2.2 million
74 acres with 19,600,000 gal.water/yr, perfect weather, low taxes, 8 pastures, 2 homes, covered arena, abundant wildlife
74 acres with 19,600,000 gal.water/yr, perfect weather, low taxes, 8 pastures, 2 homes, covered arena, abundant wildlife
In the stunning San Francisco River vallley, surrounded by national forest, this property offers good soil, improved grasses in 8 fenced pastures, abundant water, corrals, barns, covered arena, round pen, 2 fishing ponds, abundant wildlife (deer, elk, turkey, lion and bear), completely fenced, paved access, high speed internet and mail delivery.
Located on US Highway 180, RFF is 4 miles south of Glenwood and 60 miles north of Silver City. Glenwood is home to an active community center and senior center, library with computers, park, ballfield, rodeo arena & nice shooting range. Local ranchers will gladly lease the pastures to graze cattle.
--2 hours from I-10
--Four hours from ABQ, PHX & El Paso
In 2022, the farm received 25 inches of rainfall keeping the static water level at approx. 20ft, making this farm a natural place to grow grass and raise livestock. 2024 looks like it will be another wet one with 17 inches being the average.
Permanent pastures grow tons of feed using 57 acre feet of deeded water rights from a diversion dam on the San Francisco River. The river flows year round as runoff from the 8,000 foot peaks of the Gila National Forest feed it from the east and Apache Sitgreaves Forest from the west.
Plus there is a 12" irrigation well 100' deep that can pump approx. 500 gpm. The grandfathered domestic well is allocated 3.3 acre feet of good water that supplies 2 houses and all the drinkers.
Survey and soil and water lab tests available.
The Main Residence is a two-story 3,600 sf home built into a 9,600 sf insulated barn. The southwest style home features saltillo tile floors and huge wood beamed ceiling and includes a covered west-facing porch shaded by a giant weeping willow. Apple, pear and plum trees and thornless blackberry vine all produce fruit just a few steps away.
Exposed wood beams and southwest stucco wall built in for entertainment system accent the downstairs.
The kitchen features custom cabinets and an island with copper counter, lights and more cabinets.
Solid tongue and groove 2x6s create the two large upstairs bedrooms. There are 2 custom tiled full baths, an office with built in bookshelves, copper clad lighting and fans, separate laundry room plus numerous closets and a 10'x30' storage room make this place a joy to live in. Double pane windows with screens and three outdoor-vented exhaust fans keep inside air fresh all year.
Propane water heater and stove are supplied by the farms 500-gal. tank. Central heating and cooling are electric.
A concrete breezeway plumbed with hot water and drain for washing horses and pets, sits between the tack room, tool room and laundry room.
Tours available by appointment . Call 575-539-2477 or email by clicking the white button below.
Glenwood, New Mexico 88039
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