Description

BUILDING SITE WITH LIVE WATER AND MOUNTAIN ACREAGE

A year round live stream runs through this 40 acre mountain acreage on the Western Slope of Colorado. From I-70 drive scenic Hwy 65, the historic byway of Grand Mesa, aka the largest flattop mountain in the world. A short drive on Robbins Lane takes you to the entryway of this one of a kind acreage with breathtaking views of the valleys, sloping hillsides and mountain ranges. Choose the perfect building site for your dream home to live the mountain lifestyle among the natural terrain of grasses, cedar, oak and pine trees. A foot bridge crosses the rushing mountain waters to a picnic area. A well is in place and utilities near the property line. Enjoy recreation of every interest, privacy, wildlife viewing, hunting, and small town living near the  historic communities of Mesa and Collbran, all beneath the blue skies and star studded nights in Colorado. This property is just a few minutes from Powderhorn Ski Resort.

COLORADO MOUNTAIN LIVING

Old west history is alive in the Plateau Valley with homestead ranches and generational ranching families. This property is near the community of Mesa with restaurants, community center, churches, PO, RV Park with a C-store and cabin rentals, specialty store, fire department, salon, and lots of friendly residents. The nearby historic western town of Collbran offer many services and events throughout the year. 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 I70 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 OUTDOOR RECREATION

The Western Slope of Colorado provides a variety of recreation for all interests and ages. Drive Hwy 65, aka the scenic byway of 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 is minutes away from the property and 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 over 1800 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 I70 and the high deserts surrounding Grand Junction and adjoining communities known for golf courses, hiking and biking trails, dinosaur digs, sports events, seasonal festivals, 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.