Julie Piland – Western Colorado Land & Lifestyle Expert | Accredited Land Consultant| United Country Real Colorado Properties
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$917,000
MLS: 05071-250083
5.02 Acres
2,756 SqFt
4 beds
3.0 baths
Experience the beauty and tranquility of Western Colorado with this stunning mountain home, nestled on 5+ private acres at the base of the Grand Mesa. Custom-designed with luxury and comfort in mind, this 2,756 square foot home offers three spacious levels, blending elegant finishes with cozy mountain charm. The flexible floor plan includes four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and multiple living areas ideal for entertaining and relaxing. Step inside to find solid wood flooring throughout, custom tile, and two gas fireplaces with slate rock accents. Expansive windows frame sweeping views of the surrounding mountain ranges.
The gourmet kitchen features Dura Supreme cabinets, Bosch stainless steel appliances, a chef’s gas range, quartz countertops, a breakfast bar, and a bay window dining area with walk-out access to the decks. A private third-floor retreat offers vaulted wood ceilings, multiple storage areas, and a luxurious master suite with a steam shower, double sink vanity, and remote switch control. Additional thoughtful features include recessed lighting, ceiling fans, a full laundry room with a utility sink, and a professionally designed sound system for theater-quality audio in both the main living area and the downstairs recreation room. The home includes multiple internet options with both Starlink and Optimus available, plus a water softener and filtration system. A full home inspection was completed in April 2025 with repairs made, and the septic system was also professionally inspected and pumped recently.
The exterior of the home is just as impressive, with James Hardie cement siding on both the house and garage, painted using a specialized process to resemble natural wood. Extensive professional landscaping includes trees, flowers, shrubs, and rainwater collection tanks help sustain them. A fully engineered, expansive multi-level deck offers multiple outdoor living areas, complete with a built-in kitchen, outdoor speakers, and a 26-foot Aqua Scape waterfall—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Just steps away is a large patio with a firepit, a 6-person Bullfrog Jacuzzi, and a fenced area for dogs. A detached three-car garage built in 2019 includes premium Moduline cabinets, special engineered storage trusses, and an attic for additional storage. Also on the property is a rustic-style shed for all the extras and built using reclaimed barn wood with additional storage behind it.
Recreational features continue with a basketball court and electronic gated entry for privacy and security, along with surveillance cameras installed throughout the property. Whether you're soaking in the views from the deck, watching wildlife roam, or enjoying the high-quality amenities, this property delivers a rare combination of mountain serenity and modern luxury.
Located just minutes from Powderhorn Ski Resort and the
scenic byway of Highway 65, this home is ideally situated for year-round
adventure including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, fishing, boating, and ATVing.
Explore the 300+ lakes of the Grand Mesa or head to nearby Vega State Park for
even more outdoor recreation. The communities of Mesa, Molina, and historic
Collbran offer essential services, restaurants, events, and small-town charm,
while Grand Junction—less than an hour away—provides access to major shopping,
healthcare, a regional airport, and Colorado Mesa University.
This one-of-a-kind mountain retreat offers the perfect blend
of privacy, high-end craftsmanship, and access to endless outdoor recreation.
Whether you’re looking for a full-time residence, seasonal getaway, or a luxury
escape surrounded by nature, this Western Colorado property has it all.
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, 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. 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.
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 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 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, popular jeeping challenges, 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, 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.
Julie Piland