19600 N Lower Territory Road, Prescott, AZ 86305 (MLS# 1057895)

Supplements: Rare opportunity to own a piece of Arizona history. One of the original homestead sites of a working cattle ranch, this home sits in the middle of a beautiful stand of old Elm trees. This is a rare riparian area where water is plentiful. 22.3 acres of pure heaven with 2 wells and the availability of 1 more. One of the wells has a working windmill. A spring fed pond has been known to the locals as a great fishing hole and is loaded with blue gill, bass, and catfish. It attracts wildlife and it is common to see Elk, deer, blue heron, duck, geese, and more because of the water. There is nothing more thrilling than watching a large herd of elk moving through your pasture early in the morning. Home to 2,600 lavender plants, this property has great income potential. The near 100-year-old barn serves as the distillery and houses a 100-gallon stainless steel still to produce the valuable lavender oil. It also provides the perfect shaded spot to hang and dry the lavender. The crop is blooming now and is an incredible site to see. The ranch is cross-fenced and there is pasture for horses and cattle. Currently home to several horses, they have the freedom to run and enjoy grazing as nature intended. There are 2 barns. The "newer" barn has 4 horse stalls. Heavy duty pipe for fencing keeps the horses safe in their stalls. A turn out from the stalls for extra walking room. There are 3 additional stalls for smaller animals such as goats or miniature horses. The center of the barn can easily be used for feed, equipment storage, grooming, etc. There are an additional 3 stalls for more horses with a turn out area. The "old" barn is currently used for the lavender but has plenty of room for many other uses. The center posts are old cedar trees. It is a piece of history that should live on for a long time. It was saved and restored 8 years ago. The garden dates to the old ranching days and is quite large. It can grow enough food to "put up" and feed a family for the winter. There is an old stand of fruit trees from the ranch orchard that still bears fruit. Pear, apple, peach, and apricot trees are in the mix. A garden shed is in the fenced garden for conveniently storing necessary tools and such. A tractor shed for housing the necessary equipment to run a small ranch sits next to the barn and has been used as additional stalls for 3 more horses. Then there is the farmhouse. Three bedrooms downstairs (split), with a large dining room with double doors opening to the back flagstone patio. The eat-in kitchen is a cozy place with large windows all around to view the peaceful setting. A generous sized master bedroom and bath make for a comfortable home. 2 additional bedrooms on the main floor. Upstairs is a small bedroom and a great central room perfect for teenagers or for that quiet place to retreat. A large half bath makes the upstairs a great place for guests or for a nice home office. This is a special place, and you may just be the lucky one to assume the caretaking on the old homestead.