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Experience the Western Colorado country lifestyle on 1.81
\nacres with irrigation just outside Eckert, where sweeping views of the San
\nJuan, Grand Mesa, and Uncompahgre mountain ranges surround this private
\nsetting. Tucked along a quiet graveled lane bordering an evergreen tree farm,
\nthe property opens to wide skies, fresh air, and the kind of space that defines
\nrural Colorado living. Step through the covered entry into a warm and inviting
\n2 bedroom, 1 3\/4 bath, 1056 sq ft home where natural light fills the open
\nliving and kitchen area. The kitchen is designed for everyday living\u2014generous
\ncounter space, attractive wood cabinetry, double-door refrigerator, glass top
\nelectric range, dishwasher\u2014while a ledged bay window above the sink frames
\nviews of the yard and acreage during meal prep and clean-up. The space flows
\neasily into the living area, creating a comfortable setting for gathering and
\ndaily life. Double glass doors open to a patterned concrete patio and walkways,
\nextending your living space outdoors. From morning coffee to evening sunsets,
\nthis is where the pace slows and the views take over. The primary suite offers
\nprivate patio access, a tiled walk-in shower, vanity, linen storage, and a
\nspacious walk-in closet with built-in drawers, shelving, and racks. A second
\nbedroom also features a walk-in closet, while a full bath, hallway pantry, additional
\nstorage, and a dedicated laundry room add to the home\u2019s functionality. Comfort
\nmeets efficiency with recessed lighting, forced air heat, in-wall A\/C, window
\ncoverings, and a blend of vinyl, cork, tile, and carpet flooring throughout. Step
\noutside into your own usable acreage\u2014garden areas, shade trees, vines, shrubs and
\na second patio and walkways surrounded by mountain views, under Colorado blue
\nskies, and star-filled nights. The partially fenced land includes 4 shares of
\nthe Marcott Ditch offering valuable irrigation water for crops, hobby farming,
\nor livestock\u2014an increasingly sought-after feature in Western Colorado real
\nestate. Outbuildings provide the infrastructure buyers are looking for. A
\ndetached oversized 2-car garage includes counters, cupboards, and workspace and
\na heated multipurpose room \u2014ideal for projects, storage, or hobbies\u2014along with
\nan attached carport. A wood-frame greenhouse on a concrete pad supports
\nearly-season planting, while a storage shed and Quonset hut offer additional
\nspace for equipment, RVs, or recreational gear. Septic system and Orchard City
\nwater tap in place. \u00a0Located minutes from
\nHighway 65 with convenient access to Eckert and Cedaredge for everyday
\nservices, dining, and community events, and within an hour of Grand
\nJunction\u2014the Western Slope hub for shopping, medical services, regional
\nairport, and I-70 corridor travel\u2014this property blends quiet country living
\nwith accessibility. Ideal for buyers seeking a Colorado country home, acreage
\nproperty, or investment opportunity with water, usability, and long-term
\npotential. Morning light over Grand Mesa. Sunsets blazing behind mountain
\npeaks. Your home. Your acreage. Country living at its best \u2014with home, land,
\nwater, and room to grow.\u00a0 <\/p>\n
This
\nhome with irrigated acreage is located near Eckert and offers services;
\nc-store, post office, car repair, liquor store and close to a long-known
\nlandmark, the big rock church on the corner. Antelope Hill is another landmark
\nwith Harts Basin Reservoir at the base of its slopes. The quaint and western
\nthemed town of Cedaredge is approximately 10 minutes away at the southern base
\nof Grand Mesa and offers services for residential needs. This town bustles with
\nactivities all year long. The Surface Creek Valley is known for fruit orchards
\nowned by generational growers in the area. Cedaredge has it all; museum, bank,
\ngrocery store, c-stores, campground, restaurants, bakery, coffee shops, antique
\nstores, gift and specialty shops, car repair, park, rodeo grounds, golf course,
\nchurches, wineries, post office, medical and dental clinics, schools, and more
\nwith the beautiful Surface Creek waters rushing through the middle of it all.
\nOrchards and fields with neighbors surround the areas. The quiet and the lush
\nof these locations offer great opportunities for bird watching and wildlife
\nviews. To the south, Delta is a larger town with major shopping stores,
\nhospital, airport, schools, golf course, among many services. Nearby Sweitzer
\nLake State Park offers boating, fishing, picnic areas, and hiking. Grand
\nJunction is approximately an hour away with major shopping, regional airport,
\ncolleges, national parks, and so much more. Enough can’t be said with the vast
\nacreage of Grand Mesa, the world’s largest flattop mountain. With over 300
\nlakes, lodges, campgrounds, fishing, boating, hunting districts, a ski resort,
\nhiking, ATV, biking trails, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling,
\nthe slopes offer activities of any interest. The scenic beauty astounds for the
\nphotographer or to refresh the peace of mind. This home and property sit in the
\ncenter of these great attractions and has access in any direction to explore
\nand enjoy the mountains, adobes, or high desert country. Make this your home
\nfor a country lifestyle on the Western Slope of Colorado.<\/p>\n
The
\nWestern Slope of Colorado is known for its sunny days and mild winters from the
\nhigh desert area to the mountain tops. Enough can’t be said with the vast
\nacreage of nearby Grand Mesa, the world’s largest flattop mountain. With over
\n300 lakes, lodges, campgrounds, fishing, boating, hunting districts, Powderhorn
\nski resort, hiking, ATV, biking trails, cross country skiing and
\nsnowmobiling–the slopes offer activities for any interest. The scenic beauty
\nastounds for the photographer or to refresh the peace of mind. Paonia State
\nPark and Crawford State Park are just two of the main attractions for camping,
\nhiking, wildlife, and bird viewing enthusiasts. Photo opportunities abound for
\nthe amateur or professional photographer. Crawford and Blue Mesa Reservoirs
\nfilled with clear mountain waters offer fishing, boating, paddleboards,
\ncamping, and more. Take a drive along the rim of the Black Canyon of the
\nGunnison for breathtaking views of rock formations. Hunting districts in the
\nNational Forest and BLM surround the area. History of the mountains, early
\nsettlers, and mines can be seen among the hills and found in local museums. An
\nhour\u2019s drive takes you to the high deserts surrounding Grand Junction with off
\nroad, ATV, hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails with valleys of dinosaur
\nfinds and diggings, river rafting, boating, fishing and so much more. Find many
\nchallenges with the popular wheeling on the Jeep trails in the area. This
\nColorado country home with irrigated acreage sits in the center of these great
\nattractions and has access in any direction to explore and enjoy the mountains,
\nadobes, or high desert country. Make this your home for a country lifestyle on
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PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n WESTERN COLORADO LIVING AT THE BASE OF THE GRAND MESA Experience the Western Colorado country lifestyle on 1.81 acres with irrigation just outside Eckert, where sweeping views of the San Juan, Grand Mesa, and Uncompahgre mountain ranges surround this private setting. Tucked along a quiet graveled lane bordering an evergreen tree farm, the property opens to wide skies, fresh air, and the kind of …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":977229,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","property_category":[11955],"property_action_category":[11956],"property_city":[1295],"property_area":[11278],"property_county_state":[7],"property_features":[12102,11964,11977,11992,11963,11974,11961,11975,11959,11976,11989],"property_status":[9220],"class_list":["post-977228","estate_property","type-estate_property","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","property_category-united-states","property_action_category-residential","property_city-eckert","property_area-delta","property_county_state-colorado","property_features-airport","property_features-appliance","property_features-fence","property_features-hospital","property_features-outbuildings","property_features-parking","property_features-patio","property_features-restaurants-shopping","property_features-storage","property_features-view","property_features-water-rights","property_status-active"],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n
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