Home with Acreage and Irrigation for Sale in Colorado

COLORADO ACREAGE, COUNTRY HOME SURROUNDED BY MOUNTAINS

Seize the chance to own Colorado mountain property with acreage and home surrounded by mountains, wildlife, breath taking views, privacy and quiet. Drive from the I-70 corridor to the scenic route of Hwy 65 to 52 ½ Rd to this one of a kind set up for country living. This parcel is 17+ acres with 1 share of Bull Creek irrigation. 1288 sq ft home with 3 bedrooms, (one nonconforming) 1 bath, carpet and vinyl flooring throughout. Recent upgrades include new windows, electrical, plumbing, unique light fixtures, stainless steel appliances, ceiling fans, and an updated bathroom. An enclosed porch is off the backside of the home and can be used for any need such as a sunroom, gym area, craft room or more. Enjoy quiet days on the covered front porch. A beautifully landscaped yard with an underground sprinkler system, mature shade and pine trees, shrubs, grape vines and fruit trees. Yesteryear log outbuildings for animals and storage, equipment shed, chicken coop, and cellar. A seasonal stream (ditch) with water runs through it all and can be heard from the front porch. Plenty of room for RV parking and Seller has cleared an area to put up a large shop. The perfect setup for country living on mountain property with a home and acreage and yet a short distance to Grand Mesa National Forest and Powderhorn Ski Resort. Enjoy all the recreation Colorado has to offer right out your front door. Easy, year-round access and stunning views including the Beehive, Jerry Creek Reservoir, Battlement Mesa and Sunnyside Mountain Ranges, and Grand Mesa National Forest. Come see this perfect setup for country living on this mountain property with a home and acreage. 

COLORADO WESTERN SLOPE AREA

History is alive with homestead ranches and generational ranching families in the Plateau Valley area. 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. The nearby historic western town of Collbran offer many services and events throughout the year. Highway 330 is the main throughway with local and tourist traffic. 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 I70 takes you to Grand Junction with adjoining towns of Palisade, Clifton, Grand Junction, and Fruita that span several miles along I70 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 units, 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 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. Find many challenges with the popular wheeling on the Jeep trails in the area. The Colorado National Monument is a landmark with a rimrock drive to explore rock formations, wildlife, horticulture, and bird watching. Orchards and 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.