Irrigated Land and Building Site For Sale in Western Colorado

 Rare opportunity to own irrigated Colorado acreage divided into two parcels consisting of approximately 40 acres and 23 acres. Featuring 15 shares of Vega water and an irrigation system already in place, this hard-to-find property offers exceptional potential for a homesite, hobby farm, livestock operation, or recreational retreat. Take in breathtaking views of the Battlement Mesa and Sunnyside Mountain ranges, Plateau Valley, the Bookcliffs, and the wild horse sanctuary in the distance. Grand Mesa National Forest, known as the world’s largest flattop mountain, provides a stunning backdrop and endless opportunities for outdoor recreation. Enjoy privacy, seclusion, and peaceful country living with easy year-round access. Located just minutes from the communities of Mesa, Molina, and the historic western town of Collbran, you’ll appreciate the convenience of nearby services while maintaining a rural lifestyle. The property is also just a short drive from Powderhorn Mountain Resort, offering skiing, snowboarding, hiking, hunting, fishing, ATV trails, and countless outdoor adventures. Access is easy from Interstate 70 via Highway 65, the scenic Grand Mesa Byway, where travelers enjoy  views of Plateau Canyon, Plateau Creek, bighorn sheep, bald eagles, and abundant Colorado wildlife.

MOUNTAIN LIVING PLATEAU VALLEY AREA MESA COUNTY COLORADO

Hwy 65 also known as the historic scenic byway over Grand Mesa is the main thoroughfare traveled by locals and tourists. Local landmarks such as the Beehive, Lands’ End, Powderhorn Ski Resort slopes, the Battlement mountains, Sunnyside, Plateau Valley are just a few of the known historic attractions in the area. The rural community of Mesa consists of a fire department, state shop, churches, PO, restaurants, RV Park with a C-store, hair salon, medical clinic, community center, real estate office, and a liquor store. Surrounding ranches and residential homes stretch across the valley. Hwy 330 takes you to the nearby western town of Collbran offering more services for residents including a fire department, police dept, city hall, state shop, bank, auto repair, feed store with 24 hour fuel pumps, restaurants, churches, schools, medical center with emergency care, vet office, hardware store, 24/7 gym, grocery store, real estate and insurance office, PO, spray office, locker plant, and specialty stores. Rodeo grounds host many events, throughout the summer. The western store fronts add to the historic aura with an occasional cattle drive through the areas. Grand Junction is approximately an hour away off of 170 with major shopping, regional airport, colleges, hospitals, high desert recreation, and much more.

COLORADO OUTDOOR RECREATION

Highway 65 known as the scenic byway of Grand Mesa – the largest flattop 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. Travel to the south side of Grand Mesa and arrive in Cedaredge and the Surface Creek Valley with spreads of fruit orchards, ranches, and residential homes surrounding the small-town life. Powderhorn Ski Resort sits at the southern base of Grand Mesa with ski slopes for all ages and skills with winter and summer activities and is a short drive from this property. Highway 330 follows Plateau Creek and winds through Plateau Valley among ranches and residential homes to Vega State Park. Vega State Park consists of mountain recreation of all kinds with boating, fishing on Vega Reservoir surrounded by camping sites, hiking, game management units, private residential cabins and by BLM and National Forest grounds. Vega Lodge offers cabin rentals, restaurant and much more. Wildlife and bird sightings, including Bighorn Sheep, Elk, Deer, Eagles, Sandhill Cranes, and more are common in all areas. Within an hour’s drive explore the high desert recreation areas around Grand Junction known for the Colorado National Monument, canyons, dinosaur finds, hiking and biking trails, valleys, rivers and lakes for fishing and boating to name a few of the recreation attractions. Find many challenges with the popular wheeling on the Jeep trails in the area.