1545 Sherman Avenue

Welcome to a truly rare and idyllic property in Lincoln Park, offering a cherished rural feel, minutes from Main Street, Cañon City, and all amenities. This pristine, historic farmhouse sits on a ½ acre in an area historically known for its fertile orchards and farms. Here, you can enjoy getting produce and eggs from the cottage farm neighbors. The property's agricultural heritage is secured by 4.25 shares of Crooked Ditch and is defined by 5 separate structures connected by textured concrete paths under mature shade trees. The Main House is a beautiful farmhouse featuring 2 bdrms, 1 bath, and multiple bonus spaces. Enter through the welcoming front porch into a large foyer, leading to a spacious living room/kitchen great room w/ tall ceilings. The home is enhanced by beautiful original hardwood floors, handmade kitchen cabinets, new gas range and over the range microwave, and an on-demand hot water heater. A fully enclosed sunroom offers a perfect place to relax. Behind the main house sits the charming guest house, featuring a sleeping and sitting area, a kitchenette, a 3/4 bath w/ a walk-in shower and its own furnace and hot water heater-ideal for guests/rental income. Come see the built-in potential for growth! A monolith foundation has been poured behind the main house, complete w/ water tie-ins, ready for you to add a mudroom/laundry room/3rd bathroom. Three additional outbuildings w/ electricity provide functionality and charm: a workshop w/ reclaimed barn-wood interiors, a workbench, and sliding barn door, perfect for projects/vehicle storage; a historic railroad bunkhouse, w/ hardwood flooring saved from the local Armory; and a chicken coop! Outdoor amenities include a well-built 2-bay carport w/ concrete pads, RV parking, a gorgeous lawn ringed in stunning lilacs for privacy, and charming sitting areas w/ views of Mt. Pisgah and Fremont Peak. Most windows new. Fresh paint inside and out. Close to McKinley Elem. and Rouse Park. Be the proud new owner of this unique slice of Cañon City history!