Colorado Country Home For Sale

Mountain Home with Public Lands Access

This Colorado mountain acreage borders public
lands and features a 3-bedroom, 1¾-bath home with privacy,
wildlife, and wide-open mountain views. Located near the historic towns
of Molina and Collbran, at the base of the Grand
Mesa, the property offers a peaceful country lifestyle with
easy access along Highways 65 and 330 to the I-70
corridor, Grand Junction amenities, and endless Colorado
outdoor recreation.

Step outside your door for year-round activities on State
Parks, National Forests, and public lands, just minutes from Powderhorn
Ski Resort. This 5.68-acre property combines xeriscaped
landscaping and natural terrain, sloping from the Grand
Mesa high mountain peaks to your backyard. Public lands access
provides hiking, horseback riding, hunting, ATV trails, wildlife
viewing, and miles of open space to explore—right outside your door.

Relax or entertain on the wrap-around porch with
metal railing, taking in mountain air, quiet surroundings, Colorado
blue skies, and star-studded nights. Inside, the open floor plan features
a galley kitchen with stainless steel appliances (refrigerator,
dishwasher, electric range, and microwave) and an adjoining laundry
room with stackable washer and dryer.

The cozy living area is filled with natural
light from floor-to-ceiling, double pane windows (window coverings
included). The primary bedroom offers a walk-in closet and ¾
bath with walk-in shower and double sink vanity. Two additional
bedrooms share a full bath with deep soak tub. Easy-care
laminate flooring, central air, forced-air heat,
and ceiling fans provide year-round comfort.

Additional improvements include a detached
oversized garage with two automatic doors, electricity, and concrete floors, two
storage sheds, an RV metal cover unit, and ample parking.
A rare Western Colorado opportunity, where privacy, public
land access, and lifestyle come together.

Western Colorado Living – Collbran & Plateau Valley

History is alive with homestead ranches and generational
ranching families in the Plateau Valley area. The
historic town of Collbran offers community events,
services, and local amenities throughout the year. Highway 330 is the
main throughway connecting local and tourist traffic.

Collbran, founded in 1908, features historic
structures alongside modern businesses, including banks, grocery stores,
post office, restaurants, fitness center, library, gift shops, motels,
auditorium, churches, hardware store, police and fire departments, realty
office, weed control service, Forest Service, feed and supply store, automotive
store, schools, medical and emergency clinic, veterinary services, therapy
center, and diners.

Community involvement includes 4H, FFA, and school
events, supported by local residents. Annual activities include Collbran
Heritage Days, Cowboy Christmas, rodeos, and occasional cattle
drives through town and country roads.

Nearby Mesa, Colorado, offers restaurants, a
community center, salon, churches, post office, RV park with convenience store
and cabin rentals, local produce market, fire department, and friendly
neighbors. A scenic drive along Highways 330 and 65 connects to Grand
Junction and surrounding towns—Palisade, Clifton, Fruita, Orchard
Mesa, and Fruitvale—offering shopping, schools, hospitals, regional
airport, and other amenities.

The region is known for mild winters, sunny days,
and year-round recreation, from the high desert to nearby
mountaintops, with museums and visitor centers showcasing Western
Colorado history.

Home for Sale Near Year-Round Recreation in the Western Slope of Colorado

The Western Slope offers outdoor
recreation for all ages and interests. Highway 65, the scenic
byway over Grand Mesa, leads to the world’s largest flattop
mountain. With over 300 lakes, Grand Mesa provides fishing,
boating, campgrounds, lodges, hunting districts, hiking, ATV and biking trails,
cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. Birdwatching and wildlife
viewing offer photo opportunities for amateurs and professionals
alike.

Powderhorn Ski Resort offers winter and summer
activities including skiing, snowboarding, biking, and hiking trails,
with lodging, condos, restaurants, and other attractions. Travel Highway
330 to Collbran and Vega State Park for year-round recreation. Vega
Reservoir offers fishing, boating, hiking, and cabin rentals at Vega
Lodge.

Highway 65 winds through the scenic Plateau Canyon to I-70 and
the surrounding high desert, connecting to jeep trails, hiking, biking,
dinosaur digs, sports events, seasonal festivals, golf courses, and farmers’
markets. Colorado National Monument offers scenic
rimrock drives, wildlife, and birdwatching. Orchards and farmland spread
across the valley, connecting to Palisade, Fruita, Clifton, Orchard
Mesa, and Fruitvale.

Cowboy and early settler history abound with tales and true
experiences on the Western Slope of Colorado