Log Home for Sale on Acreage Bordering Blm in Western Colorado

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COLORADO MOUNTAIN LOG Home WITH ACREAGE For SaleWelcome to Longview Ranch, a scenic mountain retreat on 23.75 acres in Western Colorado, featuring a charming log cabin home with panoramic views of Plateau Valley, Grand Mesa, and the Battlement Mesa Mountain Range. This private property borders BLM public land to the east, offering exceptional privacy, natural beauty, and direct access to Colorado’s unmatched outdoor lifestyle.The fully furnished 1,780 sq ft, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom log home blends rustic character with modern comforts. The open floor plan, designed under vaulted wood ceilings, connects the kitchen, dining, and living areas—accented with knotty pine floors and doors, wood-trimmed windows, and floor-to-ceiling views. The kitchen includes all appliances—refrigerator, electric range, dishwasher, microwave—with bright counters adding a pop of color to the rustic décor, wood cabinets, and a breakfast bar with seating for easy meals or snacks.Sit and enjoy wildlife sightings at the dining table while taking in stunning mountain valley views. The living room invites you to cozy up to the rock gas fireplace, creating a warm and inviting space. The primary bedroom offers 2 walk-in closets, gas fireplace, while an adjoining bonus room can be used as a sitting room, office, or extra bedroom, complete with carpet, walk in closet and bathroom featuring tiled flooring, a jetted deep soak tub, vanity, and private commode. All rooms open to the deck through glass doors, blending indoor and outdoor living.The laundry room includes a double-door pantry storage and a washer/dryer. The second carpeted bedroom has a closet, and the back entrance opens into a tiled foyer. The utility room houses a freezer, boiler, water softener, hot water heater, tub sink, and crawl space access.Beautiful furniture, select mounts, and wall décor make this a move-in-ready, comfortable, and relaxing home. Additional features include ceiling fans, AC window units, radiant baseboard heat with individual thermostats, and cellular shades for added comfort and aesthetic appeal.Step outside to the covered back porch with vaulted wood ceiling, surrounded by mature pine and cedar trees with special landscaping accents. Brick retaining walls line the hillside, enhancing the natural terrain. The property includes a 2,000 sq ft barn with double doors, an inside tack room with gravel floor and electricity, and an outside hitching post. A hydrant in the barn irrigates a fenced grove of 30 Blue Spruce trees. An open-covered area provides additional parking or storage.Mountain grass pastures and natural terrain are partially fenced. There is RV parking with electrical hookup, plus a storage shed.Utilities include a well, septic, landline, cellular service, and satellite internet. UPS, FedEx, and USPS regularly deliver to the property. A gravel driveway leads to paved, well-maintained Kimball Creek Road with neighboring ranches. Nearby historic Collbran offers residential services, and the property is about an hour’s drive to the I-70 corridor.Home for Sale: Mountain Living for All Seasons – Charming Colorado Log Home for SaleCollbran is the vibrant hub connecting you to a wide range of recreation, community activities, and local businesses. Traveling along Highways 65 and 330 throughout the year brings access to countless outdoor adventures—fishing, hunting, hiking, skiing, jeeping, snowmobiling, boating, camping, rodeos, and biking—all leading to spectacular destinations like Grand Mesa, known as the largest flattop mountain in the world, Vega State Park, and nearby hunting districts with abundant public land access.The surrounding mountain ranges provide recreational opportunities for all interests—from a local ski resort and bike trail courses to rodeo grounds and cozy lodges catering to outdoor enthusiasts. Grand Mesa itself boasts over 300 lakes perfect for fishing and boating, along with campgrounds, hiking trails, hunting areas, cross-country skiing routes, snowmobiling paths, and more. Vega State Park is a popular destination for fishing, boating, camping, and hiking, with Vega Lodge and cabin rentals adding to the visitor experience. Public lands blanketed in aspen and pine forests invite four-wheeling, hunting, and hiking adventures year-round. The summer season features rodeos ranging from professional competitions to junior events and gymkhanas. No matter your passion, bring your camera to capture the stunning serenity and natural beauty of the area. The property is just a short drive from the I-70 corridor and nearby towns.Log Home for Sale in the Colorado Western Slope Area – Historic Mountain LivingHistory lives on in the Plateau Valley area, where homestead ranches and multi-generational ranching families still thrive. The historic western town of Collbran offers a variety of services and community events throughout the year. Highway 330 serves as the main artery for local and tourist traffic. Collbran, founded in 1908, retains much of its old-time western charm alongside modern amenities, including 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 shop, schools, medical and emergency clinics, veterinary services, therapy center, and diners—supporting a strong and connected community.The area supports active youth programs like 4H and FFA, with local school events embraced enthusiastically by residents. Annual traditions include Collbran Heritage Days, Cowboy Christmas, numerous rodeos, and occasional cattle drives through town and rural roads. Nearby Mesa offers restaurants, a community center, salons, churches, a post office, RV park with convenience store and cabin rentals, a local produce market, fire department, and friendly neighbors.A scenic drive along Highways 330 and 65 leads to I-70 and the larger towns of Grand Junction and its adjoining communities—Palisade, Clifton, Fruita, and Orchard Mesa. These areas provide major shopping, colleges, schools, hospitals, a regional airport, and a full range of residential and business amenities. Museums and visitor centers along the way offer insight into the rich history and culture of the region. Known for mild winters, abundant sunshine, and year-round recreation, the Western Slope offers everything from high desert landscapes to majestic mountaintops.Recreation Near Your Home for Sale – Endless Outdoor Adventures by Your Log Home for SaleColorado’s Western Slope offers diverse recreational opportunities suited to all ages and interests. Scenic Highway 65, the byway over Grand Mesa, guides you across the world’s largest flattop mountain. With more than 300 alpine lakes, Grand Mesa delivers exceptional fishing, boating, camping, hiking, ATV and biking trails, hunting districts, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. Birdwatchers and wildlife photographers will find countless opportunities to capture nature’s splendor.Powderhorn Ski Resort provides both winter and summer fun, with slopes catering to all skill levels for skiing and snowboarding in winter, and biking and hiking during summer. The resort’s lodge, condos, restaurants, and other amenities create a vibrant destination year-round.Traveling Highway 330 to Collbran brings you close to Vega State Park, where year-round recreation awaits. The park offers camping sites, hiking trails, and mountain ranges surrounding the pristine Vega Reservoir—a perfect spot for fishing, boating, or relaxing beside the rippling mountain waters behind the Vega Dam. Vega Lodge enhances the visitor experience with cabin rentals, dining, and more.Highway 65 winds through scenic Plateau Canyon, connecting to I-70 and the high desert communities near Grand Junction. These areas are renowned for hiking and biking trails, dinosaur digs, sports events, seasonal festivals, golf courses, country clubs, and farmers’ markets. Off-road enthusiasts will enjoy the numerous Jeep trails in the area.The Colorado National Monument is a local landmark featuring a rimrock drive to explore stunning rock formations, native wildlife, diverse horticulture, and bird watching. Fertile orchards and farmlands spread across the valley, linking the towns of Palisade, Fruita, Clifton, Orchard Mesa, and Fruitvale. Rich cowboy and early settler history is woven throughout the region, inviting exploration and discovery on the Western Slope of Colorado.