A great horse property for a large family or a basecamp lodge or retreat center within minutes of limitless year round recreation including hunting, snowmobiling, skiing, hiking, mountain biking, rafting, you name it. You can be skiing at Powderhorn Ski Area in 10 minutes or take a short 30 minute drive to explore the 300 lakes and miles of lush recreational trails on the Grand Mesa, the largest flat-topped mountain in the world. The Colorado River and the award winning wineries and fruit orchards of Palisade are likewise only 20-30 minutes away. Grand Junction and the regional airport are 40 minutes away. The varied terrain of the property provides scenic hiking and horseback riding right on the property and you can ride right from the property to public BLM land 1/2 mile away. The 6036sf home has the feel of a rustic lodge with the kitchen in the center, multiple rooms to gather, and seven bedrooms including a guest suite with a mini-kitchen currently used as the owner's quarters. The layout lends itself to a large family or multiple guests with central rooms to gather and enough separation to have privacy. There is 1,650sf of deck space to enjoy the fresh air and the expansive views. Conditional Use Permit allows for many commercial uses; additional guests, accessory dwelling units, meeting venue, bed and breakfast, etc. Property features two 200 amp electric services, a whole house solar system, two boilers, large tankless water heater, two Fisher wood stoves, over 5,000 gallons of underground water storage, and an outdoor fire suppression system. 20x40 steel framed barn for horses or toys. Includes surface water rights for irrigation of pasture and/or garden. Deer, turkey, and other wildlife share the sanctuary of this secluded retreat and elk and other wildlife abound in the nearby public lands. Furnishings are negotiable. This listing is for 40.49 acres.