Western Colorado irrigated mountain acreage at the base of Grand Mesa, aka the world’s largest flattop mountain. Two gated entries to this 13.9 acres located on the corner of Hwy 65 and IE Rd. Fenced parcel with grazing pasture, Coon Creek runs through the property, and gorgeous mountain and valley views. Vega water shares are included for irrigation. This property is loaded with charm and beauty and would make a gorgeous building site for a dream home or a mountain getaway with recreation in every direction. Well, electric and septic in place. 12×28, 336 square foot finished shed/cabin with 220 electricity, upper loft, wood floors, and in wall electric heat. Graveled area for RV parking with hookups and clean out. 2 frost free hydrants. Walk the wooden bridge over rushing creek waters beneath towering shade trees to another section of property. Lots of room for livestock, camping, wildlife sightings, and more–bring your vision. A second finished cabin and fifth wheel camper trailer are negotiable additions. Surrounded by Grand Mesa and Battlement Mesa Mountain Ranges and terrific views. Powderhorn Ski Resort is within minutes for winter and summer sports and activities. I-70 corridor and the town of Palisade is approximately 30 minutes away. Nearby historic western towns of Mesa and Collbran are a few miles away for residential needs and services. Easy, year-round access with hunting, fishing, hiking, 4 wheeling, biking and more.
WESTERN SLOPE OF COLORADO
Surrounded by Grand Mesa and Battlement Mesa Mountain Range with well-known landmarks such as Land’s End and Chalk Mountain. Bookcliff mountain range on the horizon with lots of trails and known for the wild horse sanctuary areas. Powderhorn Ski Resort within minutes for winter and summer sports and activities. I70 corridor approximately 30 minutes away. Nearby historic western towns and communities for residential needs and services. Drive scenic routes off of I70 along Hwy 65, aka the scenic byway of Grand Mesa. Hwy 65 winds through Plateau Canyon along the banks of Plateau Creek. Big horn sheep, deer, and elk, eagles and other wildlife can be seen on the rocky, grassy canyon slopes. Nearby historic western towns, Mesa and Collbran offer many residential services within a short drive or take I70 approximately 30 minutes away to travel any direction for recreation, events, shopping and more. Live the old west lifestyle with ease in mountain beauty.
PLATEAU VALLEY INFORMATION
Old west 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, specialty store, fire department, salon, and lots of friendly residents. The nearby historic western town of Collbran offer many services and events throughout the year. 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 sunny days and all year recreation from the high desert to the nearby mountaintops.
COLORADO OUTDOOR RECREATION
Highway 65 aka the scenic byway of Grand Mesa – the largest flat top mountain in the world with over 300 lakes for fishing, boating, camping, lodges, and thousands of trails for hiking, ATV, biking, horseback riding, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, and hunting districts. Photo opportunities abound for the amateur or professional photographer. Travel to the south side of Grand Mesa and arrive in Cedaredge and the Surface Creek Valley with spreads of fruit orchards, ranches, and residential homes surrounding the small-town life. Powderhorn Ski Resort sits at the southern base of Grand Mesa with ski slopes for all ages and skills with winter and summer activities and is a short drive from this property. Highway 330 follows Plateau Creek and winds through Plateau Valley among ranches and residential homes to Vega State Park. Vega State Park consists of mountain recreation of all kinds with boating, fishing on Vega Reservoir surrounded by camping sites, hiking, hunting districts, private residential cabins and by BLM and National Forest grounds. Vega Lodge offers cabin rentals, restaurant and much more. Wildlife and bird sightings, including Bighorn Sheep, Elk, Deer, Eagles, Sandhill Cranes, and more are common in all areas. Within an hour’s drive explore the high desert recreation areas around Grand Junction known for the Colorado National Monument, canyons, dinosaur finds, hiking and biking trails, valleys, rivers and lakes for fishing and boating to name a few of the recreation attractions. Find many challenges with the popular wheeling on the Jeep trails in the area. This property provides an easy access to the surrounding mountain ranges or nearby high desert country with a small town lifestyles with major towns within a short drive.
