Colorado Country Home for Sale with Irrigated Acreage

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WESTERN COLORADO MOUNTAIN HOME FOR SALE ON IRRIGATED ACREAGE This Colorado mountain home is set on 20.37 acres of irrigated, fully fenced, and cross-fenced lush grass pastures with mineral rights. The 3,839 sq ft residence includes 3 bedrooms and 3 baths, all designed with a unique floor plan that blends innovative efficiency with rustic country charm. A gravel driveway, lined with wood pole and wire fencing, leads to the home, which is surrounded by landscaped flower beds and features a covered, stone-tiled patio entry. Glass door open into a sunroom with tile flooring and continues to a small foyer and living/dining area with high ceilings. Floor-to-ceiling wood-encased windows and glass doors flood the space with natural light and frame views of the property grounds and surrounding mountains and valleys. A wood stove provides added warmth during chilly mountain days. Throughout the home, barnwood accents, color-schemed drywall, and concrete dividers with built-in shelving nooks add rustic and creative touches. The kitchen is equipped with beautiful shaker-style Kraft Maid cabinets with soft-close features, epoxy countertops, a stainless steel prep counter, stainless steel backsplash, gas range with overhead vent hood, Bosch dishwasher, double-door refrigerator, and a double-deep sink with an arched, extended spray faucet create the perfect kitchen to prepare meals. A solid pine wood island features a pull-out dining table, bar seating, and bar stool storage, making this a perfect setup for entertaining. A dry bar with wine storage completes this well-designed kitchen. An adjoining room with wood burning fireplace can be used for an office or extra seating area with views and French doors open to the back patio and hot tub area. A hallway pantry leads to a breezeway with additional storage areas and connects to a refurbished silo. The silo serves as a multipurpose room with gas heat, a staircase to a loft with a ¾ bath, and a tucked canvas ceiling. Insulated windows offer scenic views. The space is plumbed for future kitchen fixtures. The second bedroom includes an adjoining walk-through ¾ bath. The laundry area, equipped with a washer, dryer, tub sink, counter, and motion lighting, provides access to the mudroom and oversized 3-car garage. The garage features a concrete floor, workbenches, an automatic door opener, and a stairway to a finished bonus room above. The primary bedroom includes spacious double walk-in closets, a walk-in tiled shower, and a double-sink vanity. Attractive drop light fixtures, recessed lighting, ceiling fans, radiant floor heating, patterned radiant heat concrete flooring, and multiple glass entry doors with pet doors enhance the originality in this beautifully designed country home. Relax under the covered, stone-tiled wraparound patio, edged with landscaped beds, vines, shrubs, and lawn, leading to a raised wood deck platform enclosed by pipe and woven wire fencing. A glass-enclosed greenhouse provides ample growing space, complemented by garden areas, bird cages, a seasonal pond, and shade and fruit trees. The property also features a 2-bay equipment shed with storage areas, a concrete slab, electricity, and an attached chicken coop and stall area. A rustic wood-fired sauna adds to the comfort and charm of this rural property. Additional amenities include automatic livestock waterers, frost-free hydrants, a Raven 5500-watt generator with a hookup kit, a metal RV bay with a concrete floor, and an attached lean-to off the garage with stalls and a loft. The property operates on a well and septic system, providing a self-sustained rural lifestyle while offering abundant wildlife and bird-watching opportunities. From the I-70 corridor, drive scenic routes through canyons and valleys along Highways 65 and 330. Maintained, paved country roads lead to this property, just minutes from the communities of Molina and Mesa, with the historic western town of Collbran a short distance away. These nearby towns provide essential residential services and recreational opportunities in every direction. Close to Powderhorn Ski Resort, Vega State Park, public lands, and more. I-70 leads to additional Colorado adventures, with mountain towns and attractions at every exit. This property is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Battlement Mesa, Sunnyside, and Bookcliffs Mountain ranges, offering breathtaking views, sprawling valley ranches, and rugged canyons. This mountain home and acreage offers a rural retreat for a country lifestyle. COLORADO MOUNTAIN HOME FOR SALE- CLOSE TO MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES History is alive in the Plateau Valley, where homestead ranches and generational ranching families remain. Just minutes from the property, the community of Mesa offers restaurants, a community center, salon, churches, post office, RV park with a C-store and cabin rentals, local produce market, fire department, and friendly residents. Nearby Collbran is a historic town with many original structures dating back to its founding in 1908. Many buildings maintain an old-time western front, while newer structures house businesses such as a bank, grocery store, post office, restaurants, fitness center, library, gift shops, motels, auditorium, churches, hardware store, police and fire departments, realty office, weed control service, Forest Service, feed and supply store, automotive store, schools, medical and emergency clinics, vet services, therapy center, and diner. The community is deeply committed to supporting 4-H and FFA programs and school events, with area activities that include Collbran Heritage Days, Cowboy Christmas, rodeos, and occasional cattle drives through town and country roads. Vega Reservoir State Park is a short, scenic drive along the valley, offering fishing, boating, hiking, and mountain views. A scenic drive to I-70 leads to Grand Junction and nearby towns like Palisade, Clifton, Grand Junction, and Fruita, spanning several miles along the corridor with major shopping, colleges, schools, hospitals, a regional airport, and more amenities for residential and business needs. The region is known for its mild winters, sunny days, and year-round recreation, from the high desert to the mountaintops. Popular activities include hiking, biking, golfing, sporting events, and seasonal festivals. Museums and visitor centers highlight the area’s rich history, cowboy heritage, and early settler stories, offering a glimpse into the unique culture of the Western Slope. COLORADO MOUNTAIN HOME FOR SALE NEAR COLORADO RECREATION The Western Slope of Colorado offers a variety of recreational activities for all interests and ages. Drive along Highway 65, also known as the scenic byway over Grand Mesa, the world’s largest flattop mountain. With over 300 lakes, Grand Mesa provides opportunities for fishing, boating, campgrounds, and lodges, along with hunting districts, hiking, ATV and biking trails, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. Birdwatching and wildlife viewing offer ideal photographic opportunities for both amateur and professional photographers. Powderhorn Ski Resort provides year-round recreational opportunities. During the winter, enjoy skiing and snowboarding for all skill levels, while the summer months feature biking and hiking trails. The resort also includes a lodge, condos, restaurant, and other attractions. Take Highway 330 to Collbran and Vega State Park, for more year-round recreational activities. Surrounding Vega Reservoir are camping sites, hiking trails, and mountain ranges, offering fishing, boating, or a relaxing view along the shoreline of clear mountain waters behind the Vega dam. Vega Lodge offers cabin rentals, a restaurant, and more. Highway 65 winds through Plateau Canyon, connecting to the I-70 corridor and the high deserts surrounding Grand Junction and its nearby communities. This area is known for hiking and biking trails, Jeeping, dinosaur digs, sports events, seasonal festivals, golf courses, country clubs, and farmer’s markets. The Colorado National Monument is a must-see landmark with a rimrock drive to explore rock formations, wildlife, and diverse plant life. Orchards and farm grounds spread across the valley through adjoining towns of Palisade, Fruita, Clifton, and Orchard Mesa. The area is rich with cowboy and early settler history, where stories of the past continue to live on in the present along the Western Slope of Colorado.