Julie Piland

HARD TO FIND RECREATIONAL PROPERTY FOR SALE IN COLORADO  280 acres on the Uncompahgre and it borders National Forest to the east. This parcel has excellent elk, deer, and bear hunting in Unit 62 and qualifies for Landowner tags for deer. Gorgeous views with several springs and irrigation on the property. Great place to get away from it all and enjoy nature. Mountain high elevations range from 8,000-9,000 feet. Drive scenic graveled roads through pine forests, valleys, rocky bluffs, and look for numerous wildlife sightings. Terrific opportunity to own a desirable piece of land and build your dream cabin. Seasonal access-new pictures to come in the spring. UNCOMPAGHRE NATIONAL FOREST IN MESA COUNTY Established in 1905, the  Uncompahgre National Forest spans across western Colorado counties covering almost a million acres of pristine high country. Within a few miles south of Grand Junction, CO access the Uncompaghre National Forest Mesa County area from highway 50 and drive scenic graveled roads through pine forests, valleys, rocky bluffs, and watch for wildlife and bird sightings. Top of the world views include valleys, sloping hills and the distance mountain and Uncompaghre ranges of the LaSalle, Utah mountains, Grand Mesa, aka the largest flattop mountain in the world, and on the faraway horizon stretches the majestic San Juans. From plateaus to peaks of natural terrain the vast country offers all mountain activities Colorado is known for in all seasons. The average elevation in the Mesa County Uncompaghre range rises to 8000-9000 ft.  Clear mountain streams and springs are fed from the melting snow spring runoff creating vegetation for wildlife habitat and ranching resources. Canyon rocky cliffs and crags offer hiking and climbing. Many trails provide OHV riding, horseback riding, hiking, bicycling, camping or find a quiet spot for solitude. Don’t forget the camera for nature or scenic photo ops and selfies for special fun times. The area is home to many ranches and residential acreages for livestock operations, some with generational owners. Trophy hunts are successful in hunting districts. History runs deep with the settling of the old west. The Ute Indian tribe named the mountain ranges Uncomphaghre meaning ‘red water’. Find your adventure in the Uncompaghre National Forest in Mesa County. MESA COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS Nearby Grand Junction and surrounding communities offer a regional airport, major shopping and services and more. The I-70 corridor leads to Denver and accesses more locations Colorado is known for. Work and play beneath blue mountain skies and star studded nights. The towns of Palisade, Clifton, Grand Junction, Orchard Mesa, and Fruita span several miles along I70 corridor 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. Enjoy annual all year-round events, farmer’s market, festivals, breweries, wineries, unique specialty shops, rodeos, fruit stands, and more that Western Colorado has to offer. The region is known for its mild winters, sunny days, and all year recreation from the high desert to the nearby mountaintops. COLORADO OUTDOOR RECREATION The Western Slope of Colorado has all year recreation for all outdoor enthusiasts. Travel the Rim Rock Drive of the nearby Colorado National monument. Enjoy the magnificent views of rock formations, canyons, plants, birds and wildlife along the drive or hiking trails. Photo opportunities for the photographer, and don’t forget the selfies. Stop at the visitor center for information on picnic and campground areas, hiking trails, youth learning opportunities, and the history of this valley’s treasure of beauty. Mount Garfield is one of the well-known landmarks for hiking and viewing wildlife, including wild horses. Enjoy river rafting or tube floating along the river or fish along the many easy accesses to the riverbanks of the Colorado River The surrounding high desert offers off road, ATV, hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails with valleys of dinosaur finds and diggings, river rafting, boating, and fishing. Within an hour’s drive along I70 and Highway 65, also known as the scenic byway of Grand Mesa, sits 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. A visitor center on top of the Grand Mesa has information and a gift shop. Powderhorn Ski Resort sits at the base of Grand Mesa with ski slopes for all ages and skills with winter and summer activities.  

COLORADO RANCH ACREAGE WITH HOME Come check out this Colorado ranch on 2 parcels, 48+ acres with irrigation, full equestrian facilities, and borders BLM to the west with excellent hunting. The stunning 6 bedroom home, 3 ½ bath, 3 car detached garage, includes barns, arenas, chicken coop, corrals and pasture overlooking mountains and valley. 4424 sq ft, 2 story home has many upgrades in progress, high rise ceilings, brand new tile/wood flooring, recessed lighting, and large windows for the gorgeous, unobstructed views. Beautiful, updated, and remodeled kitchen with new appliances, granite counters, backsplash, alder wood cabinets, and prep sink. Pastures are fenced and cross fenced with wire and welded pipe fencing. 72x104 building with sliding oversized doors can be used as an indoor arena or equipment storage. Additional living quarters are available. 40x82 barn/equipment shop with 4 stalls/washing area with concrete flooring and walls. This is the perfect setup for a horse or livestock operation. The field has recently been reseeded and has a number one priority irrigation right. West Fork Kimball Creek runs through the property year-round. Excellent hunting in GMU 421 for turkey, elk, mule deer along with numerous wildlife sightings. Battlement mountain range looms behind the property and Plateau Valley and Grand Mesa views stretch to the horizon. Near the historic western town of Collbran, easy year-round access and within an hour from the I-70 corridor. MOUNTAIN HOME WESTERN SLOPE OF COLORADO Imagine driving scenic roads to your country home with acreage on the Western Slope of Colorado. From I-70 drive Hwy 65 and Hwy 330, follow Plateau Creek that winds through Plateau Valley. Generational-owned ranches, residential homes, fields, rocky terrain with wildlife and Big Horn sheep sightings to each side and on the horizon of your journey. A short drive from the historic western town of Collbran, travel Kimball Creek Rd to this 48+ acre ranch with irrigation, stunning 4424 sq ft, 6 bedroom, 3 ½ bath, with upgrades in progress and find the dream horse/livestock setup. Step through double leaded glass doors in the roomy foyer/hall entryway leading to the main floor of the home. The beautiful kitchen has new appliances, double door fridge, dishwasher, glass top electric range, built in microwave, deep farm sink with disposal, arched faucet. Built in counter prep sink with cutting board and disposal to help prepare meals or snacks. Granite counters, backsplash, and alder wood cabinets with decorative leaded glass doors add to the exquisite features. Pass through the window to the adjoining large, formal dining room with a wood stove. Double glass doors lead to the deck with lots of room for outdoor living.  High rise ceiling, brick fireplace with wood mantle, add an open feature in the living room. 2 bedrooms with walk in closets, full bath with walk in tub are on the main level. New powder room with barn door by entry way. Coat, storage closets, pantry and large laundry room with front load washer and dryer and space for extras. Hot water heaters, water softener, elec panel, in an enclosed area. Climb stairs to second level with a landing for a sitting or game area or space for any need. Pull down stairs to access attic area. Walk around with metal railing overlooking the living area below. 3 bedrooms with Jack Jill full bath, walk in closets. Private balcony and entryway in one bedroom. Spacious master suite with walk in closets, dressing room with built in dressers. Full bath with walk in double door shower, jet soaker tub, ceiling heat lights, double vanity.  The ceiling fans, recessed lighting, wood/tile/vinyl flooring, unique light features, views from every window, and ongoing upgrades, open flow floor plan, wrap around covered deck with lighting, are just a few of the added features creating the beauty of this home. Propane forced air furnace, well, and septic. Oversized detached 3 car garage with concrete floor and parking space. Mail, UPS/FedEx delivery, cellular service, satellite, internet, landline are all available. WESTERN TOWN LIVING MESA COUNTY COLORADO-PLATEAU VALLEY History is alive in the Plateau Valley with homestead ranches and generational ranching families. The nearby western town of Collbran offer 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, many rodeos, and an occasional cattle drive through town and country roads. Within minutes 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 to I-70 takes you to Grand Junction with adjoining towns of Palisade, Clifton, Grand Junction, and Fruita that span several miles along I-70 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 SLOPE OUTDOOR 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, 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 over 1800 acres of 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 I-70 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. 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.

 VACANT MOUNTAIN ACREAGE Private 110 mountain acres with springs, aspen, spruce, pine and oak timber located near Vega State Park on the Western Slope of Colorado. Quiet and secluded with an abundance of wildlife habitat including elk, black bear, mule deer, moose, and wild turkey. This property is in GMU 421. Travel tree lined lanes to recreation in every direction. This top of the world property sits at 8500-9000 ft in elevation of mountain beauty. Several locations to build the perfect cabin. A hard-to-find getaway vacant land with no HOA, several open and level spots and varying patches of aspen, spruce and oak timber. Enjoy year-round recreational activities on thousands of surrounding acres. Endless camping sites, hiking trails and mountain ranges surround Vega Reservoir offering fishing and boating, or a chance to view the beauty of the rippling clear mountain waters behind the Vega dam. This property has been used for archery hunting for many years. Wildlife of all kinds have been seen and enjoyed. Minutes from the historic western town of Collbran with services for residential needs. Powderhorn Ski Resort sits at the base of Grand Mesa, aka the world’s largest flattop mountain, and is a short drive away. I-70 corridor is within an hour’s drive leading to all the recreation Colorado has to offer. COLORADO OUTDOOR RECREATION Within a few minutes along tree-lined lanes, access Vega State Park. Enjoy thousands of acres of year-round recreational activities. Endless camping sites, hiking trails and mountain ranges surround Vega Reservoir offering fishing and boating, or a chance to view the beauty of the rippling clear mountain waters behind the Vega dam. Highway 330 follows Plateau Creek and winds through Plateau Valley among ranches and residential homes to Highway 65 known as 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. Powderhorn Ski Resort sits at the base of Grand Mesa with ski slopes for all ages and skills with winter and summer activities. 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. More recreation in every direction from the I70 corridor. MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY LIVING- PLATEAU VALLEY AREA This property is located minutes away from Collbran. The historic town contains small businesses with services for the needs of the residents and is located on Highway 330 known as the main thoroughfare to recreation areas. The town consists of a fire department, police dept, city hall, state shop, bank, auto repair, feed, and c-store with 24-hour fuel pumps, restaurants, churches, schools, medical center with emergency care, vet clinic, 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 along the country roads. Grand Junction is approximately an hour away off of I-70 with major shopping, museums, regional airport, colleges, hospitals, and much more.