A rare opportunity to own a piece of Chico's local history originally part of the 450 acre ranch dating back to the late 1800’s. This iconic property is home to the area's top-rated and beloved garden center! The ultimate “work from home” experience - spend your day providing beautiful plants and gifts to the community from the area’s oldest, locally-owned garden nursery operating on 2 acres of inviting plant and flower-filled grounds, greenhouses, raised beds for cut flowers, and Pakistan Mulberry orchard, all while enjoying your charming and beautifully updated home with large private covered patio and yard. The property is highlighted by the over 100-year-old barn is now filled with a variety of home and garden gifts, and the ranch's original, yet meticulously restored water tower that now houses the business office and employee break room. Additionally, there are numerous greenhouses, tack room, storage structures, gazebos/shade structures which are scattered amongst the meandering trails on the (2) one acre parcels with 2 wells, 2 septic systems, and three-phase Ag power. This amazing business opportunity is listed separately, but being sold concurrently, with the real estate. The real estate includes a lovingly restored home with artistically remodeled kitchen and baths, wood-burning fireplace with insert, 2 bonus rooms, mudroom, and partial basement. A private outdoor patio is covered for year-round outdoor living and includes a cozy hot tub. This is a well sought after location in the outskirts of town, close to bike trails and easy access to downtown Chico, the freeway and the Midway. The total price of $1,573,000 includes the real estate portion of the listing valued at $998,000, and the business opportunity valued at $575,000.
