Equine/livestock with Shop and Home for Sale in Western Colorado

Description

COLORADO COUNTRY HOME WITH ACREAGE Colorado mountain acreage with home and livestock setup. Find this one of kind country property located 16 miles from Grand Junction accessible along the scenic Rim Rock Road or Little Park Rd. 44.9 acres of fenced and cross fenced natural terrain pastures with livestock setup makes this a perfect operation for the professional or hobby rancher. Enter the property with an auto gate and along the graveled drive to the house and 40×40 insulated and heated garage/shop with 3 bay entrances for vehicles and equipment with concrete floors, wood stove, office area, work benches. Barn, loafing shed, corrals, con-ex, tack shed, chute, panels, chicken coop, frost free hydrant create ease with daily ranch operations. Lots of parking areas and an RV space with electric hookups. Enjoy country living in this cozy 1568 sq ft home with 3 bedrooms and a bonus room with lead glass door for office or multi-purpose room for any need. Concrete walkway to front covered porch. Step into the entry way with coat closet. Open concept floor plan flows with floor to ceiling windows allowing for natural light, a propane stove for chilly nights in living room, dining area with sliding door access to covered patio. Kitchen with stainless steel chef gas range, split door fridge, dishwasher, pantry, a breakfast nook and adjoining laundry room with washer and dryer. Master bedroom with full bath, walk in closet. Two bedrooms with walk in closet and double door closet. Full bath. Ceiling fans, carpet and laminate throughout, window evaporative cooler unit, high rise ceilings, forced air heat, propane grill hookup and storage shed add to the comforts of country style living. Natural terrain landscaping. Internet service available. Privacy and quiet under blue skies and star studded nights surrounded by wide open spaces and mountains on the horizon to explore. Near the historic ranching community Glade Park with post office and yesteryear buildings. The property is in GMU 40 and has hiking trails, camping areas, and public land access nearby. With top of the world views to the rock formations of cliffs and canyons yet minutes from Grand Junction for all services and I-70 corridor leading to more Colorado adventures. SURROUNDING WESTERN SLOPE COMMUNITIES The historic ranching community of Glade Park with post office and yesteryear buildings is close by. A short drive lead to the towns of Palisade, Clifton, Grand Junction, Orchard Mesa, and Fruita that span several miles along I70 corridor 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. Enjoy annual all year-round events, farmer’s market, festivals, breweries, wineries, unique specialty shops, rodeos, fruit stands, and more that Western Colorado has to offer. The lower valley region is known for its mild winters, sunny days, and all year recreation from the high desert to the nearby mountaintops. COLORADO OUTDOOR RECREATION The Western Slope of Colorado has all year recreation for all outdoor enthusiasts. Travel the Rim Rock Drive of the nearby Colorado National monument. Enjoy the magnificent views of rock formations, canyons, plants, birds and wildlife along the drive or hiking trails. Photo opportunities for the photographer, and don’t forget the selfies. Stop at the visitor center for information on picnic and campground areas, hiking trails, youth learning opportunities, and the history of this valley’s treasure of beauty. Mount Garfield is one of the well-known landmarks for hiking and viewing wildlife, including wild horses. Enjoy river rafting or tube floating along the river or fish along the many easy accesses to the riverbanks of the Colorado River The surrounding high desert offers off road, ATV, hiking, biking, popular wheeling challenges and horseback riding trails with valleys of dinosaur finds and diggings, river rafting, boating, and fishing. Within an hour’s drive along I-70 and Highway 65, also known as the scenic byway of Grand Mesa, sits the largest flat top mountain in the world with over 300 lakes for fishing, boating, camping, lodges, and thousands of trails for hiking, ATV, biking, horseback riding, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, and hunting districts. Photo opportunities abound for the amateur or professional photographer. A visitor center on top of the Grand Mesa has information and a gift shop. Powderhorn Ski Resort sits at the base of Grand Mesa with ski slopes for all ages and skills with winter and summer activities.