Working Colorado Mountain Ranch in Molina for Sale
Your mountain dream ranch awaits.
Western Colorado mountain working ranch with a stunning custom designed, energy efficient home surrounded by sweeping mountain and valley views. This property includes 51 acres of productive grass pasture and hay ground, sloping natural terrain, year-round water, a pond, and room to roam in privacy.
A beautiful 3,302 square foot home welcomes you with country farmhouse décor, rustic touches, and thoughtful design. Located at the end of a private graveled drive, the home sits beneath the backdrop of Grand Mesa, with the Battlement, Sunnyside, and Bookcliff ranges on the horizon.
A patterned and sealed concrete parking area leads to a covered entry with wood ceilings and stone flooring. Inside, an open concept living, dining, and kitchen layout is designed for comfort and daily efficiency. Enjoy views by the wood burning fireplace with temperature sensing blower and stone surround. A dining bench provides extra storage under large windows.
The kitchen offers a spacious island with electric cooktop and breakfast bar, microwave, double wall oven, dishwasher, double sink with ornate faucet and instant hot water, slate backsplash, and laminate countertops. Wood cabinetry includes pull out shelving, corner lazy susan, built in trash bins, and organized drawer space. A split door with storm door opens to the covered patio. The adjoining laundry and pantry has shelving, counter space, and a pet door. A large hall closet offers extra storage.
The primary bedroom has a walk-in closet with custom shelving. The full bath features a deep soaking claw foot tub, walk in steam shower with handheld wand, and vanity. A spacious game room includes a workout resistance pool and connects to a 3/4 bath with walk in shower and vanity. An adjoining second bedroom has a double door walk in closet.
Comfort and efficiency additions include in floor radiant heat, ceiling fans, insulated windows, central vacuum, evaporative cooler, water filtration and softener systems, carpet and tile flooring, Snake River stone accents, and a propane powered generator. SIP wall insulation and wood plank construction provide excellent protection from the elements.
The oversized attached 2 car garage features in floor heat, overhead doors with openers, a utility sink, and concrete floors. An adjoining workshop area includes an industrial vacuum system, counter and cabinet space, and in floor heat. A utility room and storage closet complete the area. Covered RV parking is included.
Outdoor living shines with a stunning covered patio featuring Pennsylvania green slate , wood ceilings, a waterfall feature, built in grill and smoker, and a fire pit area. Under floor tubing is installed and ready for hookup. Slate walkways connect to the barn, kennel area, and pet door access to the garage. Mature trees, underground sprinklers, and wildlife views complete the setting. Internet, landline, well, and septic are in place. Many furnishings and equipment items are negotiable.
Nearby communities of Collbran and Mesa provide residential services. Quiet privacy meets convenient access to recreation, historic towns, and the I-70 corridor for Colorado adventure in every direction.
The 51 acres are fenced and cross fenced with strong steel pipe construction. Irrigation includes Vega and Cottonwood water shares serving 13 acres of hay and pasture with six risers for underground and gated pipe distribution. A spring feeds the pond and it is stocked with goldfish. Rolling hills and natural terrain offer hiking, hunting, and exploring on your own land.
Equestrian and livestock facilities include a 60×48 barn with five stalls, concrete floors, large work area with sinks and counters, tack room with saddle trees and equipment hooks, outside paddocks with power, loafing sheds, frost free hydrants, and RV cover. A shooting range adds recreational use. Two owned, 500 and 1000 gallon in ground propane tanks are included. Many items throughout the property are negotiable. Services in nearby Mesa and Collbran offer essentials close to home.
Highway 65, the scenic byway over Grand Mesa, leads locals and tourists through iconic landmarks such as the Beehive, Lands’ End, Powderhorn Ski Resort, and the surrounding mountain ranges. The community of Mesa includes a fire department, churches, restaurants, RV park, medical clinic, community center, salon, retail, and more. Ranches and homes extend across the valley.
Highway 330 follows Plateau Creek into the western town of Collbran which provides additional services including a medical center with emergency care, schools, bank, hardware store, feed store with fuel pumps, grocery store, gym, vet clinic, locker plant, restaurants, and specialty shops. Rodeo grounds host year-round events. Western storefronts and the occasional cattle drive continue the historic charm. Grand Junction is about an hour away with major shopping, airport, colleges, hospitals, and high desert recreation.
COLORADO OUTDOOR RECREATION
Grand Mesa, the largest flat top mountain in the world, offers more than 300 lakes for fishing and boating along with thousands of miles of trails for hiking, ATV riding, horseback riding, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and hunting. Wildlife sightings include elk, deer, bighorn sheep, eagles, and sandhill cranes.
Powderhorn Ski Resort sits at the southern base of Grand Mesa and provides skiing and summer recreation. Vega State Park lies along Highway 330 with boating, fishing, camping, cabins, hiking, and hunting access. BLM and National Forest lands surround the area.
Within an hour, explore Grand Junction’s famous canyons, monuments, dinosaur sites, rivers, and jeep trails for year-round adventure.
Bring your vision to this prime Western Colorado ranch and experience all that mountain living has to offer.
