Colorado Country Home on Irrigated Acreage

WESTERN COLORADO IRRIGATED ACREAGE WITH HOME AND OUTBUILDINGS FOR SALE

Just minutes from historic Collbran, this 17+ acre property offers endless possibilities to bring your vision to life. Irrigated grass pasture, mountain views, wildlife sightings and year-round recreation create a country setting beneath views of Grand Mesa, Battlement Mesa and the Sunnyside mountain range. A graveled drive from well-maintained, paved 59½ Road leads to the 1,795 sq ft, 4-bedroom, 1¾-bath home with attached oversized garage. Bring your vision and explore the renovation potential within its distinctive floor plan.

An enclosed porch opens to a central foyer, with the dining room and adjoining kitchen nearby. Counter seating, appliances and windows overlooking the property add function to the rooms. The laundry area includes a washer and dryer. A wood-burning stove warms the living area, while a raised nook with cabinetry provides flexible space. Double doors open to the outdoors. Four bedrooms and two baths occupy the opposite end of the home, including a primary bedroom with walk-in closet. The oversized garage offers a concrete floor and shelving. Connected to Collbran city water, septic system in place, landline, internet and satellite service, USPS, UPS and FedEx delivery are available.

A large lawn with fruit and shade trees surrounds the home, barn and additional outbuildings. Fenced grass pasture and flood irrigation support agricultural and livestock possibilities.

Enjoy small-town and country living in Plateau Valley, with Collbran offering a brand-new school, local services, dining and community events. Nearby Vega State Park, Grand Mesa National Forest and Powderhorn Ski Resort offer fishing, boating, hiking, hunting, camping, skiing and snowmobiling. Highway 330 connects the valley to Highway 65 and the I-70 corridor. Bring your plans and discover the possibilities within this acreage, pasture and mountain setting.

COLORADO MOUNTAIN HOME FOR SALE IN MESA COUNTY

History is alive with homestead ranches and generational ranching families in the Plateau Valley area. The historic western town of Collbran offers many services and events throughout the year. Highway 330 is the main throughway with local and tourist traffic. 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, rodeos, and occasional cattle drive through town and country roads. 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. A short scenic drive along Highways 330 and 65 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.

WESTERN 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 National Forest, 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 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 I70 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.