Mountain Home with Acreage and Irrigation in Collbran, Co

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WESTERN COLORADO MOUNTAIN HOME WITH ACREAGE FOR SALE

Drive scenic country roads surrounded by mountain ranges and sprawling ranches to this breathtaking property butted against Grand Mesa, aka the largest flat top mountain in the world. A must-see mountain acreage with a 2864 sq ft home ready for a remodel with your vision as a dream home or investment property. Find this home with outbuildings amid a stand of aspen trees on 35 acres with irrigated pasture. Enter a circle drive to for easy access to detached 2 car garage, 2 large storage sheds and the 3 bedroom, 2 ¾ bath modular on full basement. Covered porch with double doors lead into a downstairs family room with under stair storage ¾ bath, and entrance into a 2 car garage with auto door openers. Second level with living/dining/kitchen area, wood stove for chilly times, deck with sitting area and views from every window. Fix meals or snacks in the kitchen with breakfast counter bar, double door fridge, dishwasher, gas range with microwave, wood cabinets, skylight, and lots of counter space. Laundry room with cupboards, washer and dryer and outside access to deck and lawn and a footbridge leading to a mountainside to explore. Imagine waking up to mountain beauty outside the bedroom windows. Roomy master bedroom with his/her walk in closets, with adjoining full bath, walk in shower, deep soak tub, double vanity, private commode enclosure. Two bedrooms with step in closets. Full bath. Sliding doors to a larger deck. Listen to the rushing waters of Little Creek and the soft whisper of quakies. Relax, entertain or watch wildlife all under blue skies and star studded nights Western Colorado is known for. Natural spring with cistern, propane gas forced air furnace. Drive or walk across log bridge and road to the upper pastures of meadow and natural terrain. Private and secluded yet minutes from the historic western town of Collbran for residential needs and within an hour’s drive to I-70 corridor leading to larger towns and adventures. Colorado outdoor recreation in every direction. Check out this one of kind acreage for stunning mountain living.

COLORADO WESTERN SLOPE AREA PROPERTY FOR SALE

History is alive in the Plateau Valley with homestead ranches and generational ranching families. Within a short drive from this property the community of Mesa offers restaurants, a community center, salon, churches, PO, RV Park with a C-store and cabin rentals, local produce market, fire department, and lots of friendly residents. Nearby Collbran is a historical town with some of the original structures founded in 1908. Many of these buildings present an old time western front along with modern building to house the businesses– a bank, grocery store, post office, restaurants, a fitness center, library, gift shops, motels, auditorium, churches, hardware store, police and fire department, realty office, a weed control service, Forest Service, a feed and supply store, automotive store, schools, medical and emergency clinic, vet services, therapy center and diner that offer additional services for the communities. 4H and FFA and school events are supported with commitment and enthusiasm from everyone. Area activities include Collbran Heritage Days, Cowboy Christmas, many rodeos, and an occasional cattle drive through town and country roads. A short scenic drive to I-70 takes you to Grand Junction with adjoining towns of Palisade, Clifton, Grand Junction, and Fruita that span several miles along I-70 with major shopping, colleges, schools, hospitals, regional airport, and more amenities for residential and business needs. Stop at any one of the museums or visitor centers to learn more about the history and what the region has to offer. The area is known for its mild winters, sunny days, and all year recreation from the high desert to the nearby mountaintops.

COLORADO RECREATION

The Western Slope of Colorado offers a variety of recreation for all interests and ages. Nearby Highway 65, aka as the scenic byway over Grand Mesa, is the world’s largest flattop mountain. With over 300 lakes, Grand Mesa offers fishing and boating, campgrounds, and lodges, hunting districts, hiking, ATV, and biking trails, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. Birdwatching and wildlife viewing provide photographic opportunities for the professional or amateur photographer. Powderhorn Ski Resort offers winter and summer activities. Enjoy all skill levels on the slopes with skiing, snowboarding in the winter and biking, hiking trails in the summer. A lodge, condos, restaurant, and many other attractions add to the resort fun. Travel Highway 330 to Collbran and the Vega State Park. Enjoy thousands of acres of year-round recreational activities. Camping sites, hiking trails and mountain ranges surround Vega Reservoir offering fishing and boating, or a chance to view and relax along the shore of rippling clear mountain waters behind the Vega dam. Vega Lodge offers cabin rentals, restaurant, and much more. Highway 65 winds through the scenic Plateau Canyon to access I-70 and the high deserts surrounding Grand Junction and adjoining communities known for hiking and biking trails, dinosaur digs, sports events, seasonal festivals, golf courses and country clubs, and farmer’s markets. The Colorado National Monument is a landmark with a rimrock drive to explore rock formations, wildlife, horticulture, and bird watching. Orchards, farm grounds spread across the valley with adjoining towns of Palisade, Fruita, Clifton, Orchard Mesa, and Fruitvale. Cowboy and early settler history abound with tales and true experiences whether in the mind or fact abound on the Western Slope of Colorado.