Owner Carry Available! Hard to find Colorado vacant land with irrigation system and divided into 2 parcels of 40 and 23 acres each. Beautiful views of Battlement and Sunnyside Mountain ranges, Plateau Valley and the Bookcliffs with the wild horse sanctuary on the horizon. Grand Mesa National Forest, aka the largest flattop mountain of the world, looms in the background. Privacy and quiet in this secluded area but towns are within a few minutes’ drive. Property is close to the community of Mesa, Molina and the historic western town of Collbran that offers the small-town atmosphere of services to meet residential needs, friendly information or just a neighborly visit. From the I- 70 corridor drive scenic Hwy 65, aka the Grand Mesa scenic byway, through the Plateau Canyon that follows Plateau Creek where Big Horn Sheep can be seen on the rocky ledges and where the Bald Eagles fly in the blue skies. Continue on country roads winding through sprawling ranches and residential acreages with more wildlife viewing. Bring your vision and build your dream home in Western Colorado. 15 shares of Vega water will transfer with the property and the property has an irrigation system in place. Easy, year-round access and just minutes from Powderhorn Ski Resort. Come check out this acreage with amazing views and near all the outdoor recreation Colorado provides.MOUNTAIN LIVING PLATEAU VALLEY AREA MESA COUNTY COLORADO Hwy 65 also known as the historic scenic byway over Grand Mesa is the main thoroughfare traveled by locals and tourists. Local landmarks such as the Beehive, Lands’ End, Powderhorn Ski Resort slopes, the Battlement mountains, Sunnyside, Plateau Valley are just a few of the known historic attractions in the area. The rural community of Mesa consists of a fire department, state shop, churches, PO, restaurants, RV Park with a C-store, hair salon, medical clinic, community center, real estate office, and a liquor store. Surrounding ranches and residential homes stretch across the valley. Hwy 330 takes you to the nearby western town of Collbran offering more services for residents including a fire department, police dept, city hall, state shop, bank, auto repair, feed store with 24 hour fuel pumps, restaurants, churches, schools, medical center with emergency care, vet office, hardware store, 24/7 gym, grocery store, real estate and insurance office, PO, spray office, locker plant, and specialty stores. Rodeo grounds host many events, throughout the summer. The western store fronts add to the historic aura with an occasional cattle drive through the areas. Grand Junction is approximately an hour away off of 170 with major shopping, regional airport, colleges, hospitals, high desert recreation, and much more. COLORADO OUTDOOR RECREATION Highway 65 known as the scenic byway of Grand Mesa – the largest flattop 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, game management units, 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.
