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3702 G 7/10 Road,
Palisade

(formerly Voorhees Dried Fruit, Inc.)

Under Contract - $276,000.00

August 23 - start at Noon

For several generations, the Voorhees' have owned and operated Voorhees Dried Fruit, Inc. at 3702 G 7/10 Road in the beautiful fruit and wine country of the Palisade area ( www.palisadecoc.com ).  Unfortunately, Jim Voorhees is no longer able to continue this tradition and the rare opportunity to buy either his nice home and property, or the home, property and business equipment is at hand.  This auction will offer the real estate as well as all the equipment that was used in the production of the dried fruit.

This property consists of 1.6 acres nestled near the foot of the Bookcliffs, south of Interstate 70, on the northeast end of the valley.  Located near a number of wineries and fruit stands, this property is well suited to distribute dried fruit products to local outlets as well as the gorgeous new hotel being built near the Grande River Vineyards www.granderiverwines.com.   If a new business is not what you are looking for, this property has a lot to offer someone seeking a little privacy with a desire to tinker in a fabulous shop.  The fruit trees provide a wonderful buffer between the house and the road and it is possible to lease these trees to a local producer.

The family home on this property was built in 1974 and has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.  With 1536 square feet, this ranch style home is spacious and welcoming.  This home was remodeled and updated recently with the addition of cozy bay windows, a pellet stove, laminate flooring and new carpeting,  and the hot water heater was replaced earlier this year. A Breeze Air cooler is used in the hot months and the home is warmed with gas hot water heat.  Domestic water is supplied by Ute Water, all gas and electrical service is supplied by Xcel Energy and there are two separate septic systems.  The main house and mother-in-law suite utilize one while the shops and commercial handicap accessible bathroom use the second one.  There are several "sewer" covers on the property and they are part of a tiled drain system for the Grand Junction Drainage District.

The house is nestled under big shade trees and surrounded by luscious landscaping and orchards with a gorgeous backdrop of the beautiful Bookcliffs.  A two car carport on the front of the house provides additional parking to the three spaces located further down the driveway.  The mother-in-law suite is situated at the east end of the carport providing for covered access to both the house and suite.

A wonderful back yard patio provides a private world of it's own with mature landscaping of various tree varieties, both fruit and non fruit types, grassy areas, strawberry patches and colorful flowers.

The 25' x 25' concrete patio area provides a wonderful setting for a small table, BBQ grill, wind chimes and plenty of relaxation.  The surrounding vegetation is a natural buffer from the hustle and bustle of the outside world.

The living room of this home is cozy and inviting.  A beautiful bay window was installed in the living room in the last few years to capture the impressive views of the towering mountain side.  The energy efficient pellet stove is tucked into a rock fireplace giving a nice feature to this room in the colder months.  It is believed this room was originally a living room and bedroom.  Sometime in the past, a previous owner removed the wall between these two rooms, creating a spacious living area with an attractive glass shelved display area in the original closet.

The kitchen also has a new bay window with awesome views of the wonderful rock formations of the Bookcliffs.  With several other windows and a door leading to the back patio, this kitchen is light and bright.  Beautiful wood laminate flooring sets the whole kitchen off with warmth and charm.

Isn't this a wonderful view to experience every morning for breakfast?

The master suite has an outside access and the hot tub is located just outside this door. The sink and mirror are located outside the room with the toilet and shower giving adequate space for two people to move about.  This room is located on the west end of the house and is a nice large area.

The bathroom in this home has a 5' walk in shower with a window for natural light.  The washer and dryer are also located in this bathroom.

There are two other bedrooms in this home.  One has a door that accesses into this bathroom as well as a door to access the hallway.  The measurements for these rooms can be found further down the page.

A full compliment mother-in-law suite is included with this property.  This room has a small kitchen area, a 3/4 bathroom and room for a bed, television and other comforts of home.  This area is approximately 11' x 16', not counting the bathroom and closet area.  Two windows provide nice natural light and the door opens under the carport with covered access all the way to the front door of the house.

This great building is 16' x 24' with a second story that has clear fiberglass on the roof to allow natural light to brighten the upstairs area.  A concrete floor and a 7' roll up door on the south side with a concrete apron help make this a gem of  a building.  This building does not have sewer, heating or electricity, but is perfect for tool or dry storage.

This building is 20' x 40' and is the main building the Voorhees used for processing their dry fruit.  The building is divided into four rooms with one being the kitchen area with 3 bay stainless steel sinks.  The second room was used for fruit dehydration is utilities both a furnace and solar gain to make this process as energy efficient as possible. A third room housed stand up freezers and was used to package the fruit once it was dried.  The fourth room is a small storage area with shelves.

The newest 20' x 40' building has an additional 10' x10' commercial bathroom on the north end, a 16' x 20' walk-in cooler and the rest of the building was being designed for a sales office area.  This building also has a covered area on both sides to provide a shady work area and shady storage area.  

This wonderful property has so much potential it can't all be described.  Arts, crafts, fruit - you name it.  This is certainly a one of a kind property with your imagination as the only limit.

All measurements are approximate.

Joe Hicks Real Estate, LLC
Joe Hicks, Sr.    -    Julie Somerville    -    Joe Hicks, Jr.    -  Andy Azcarraga
1203 Colorado Ave.,
Grand Jct., CO  81501
(970) 242-2075
joehicks@acsol.net