COLORADO MOUNTAIN HOME FOR SALE Colorado Mountain home and land for sale on Purdy Mesa near Whitewater, Colorado with views of landmarks such as the Grand Mesa National Forest and the Uncompahgre Plateau. The property is fenced, irrigated and contains a house, detached oversized garage with a finished upper level and numerous out buildings. It is located within minutes of Grand Junction Colorado that features big city amenities.  SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES The nearby towns of Whitewater, Palisade, Clifton, Grand Junction, Orchard Mesa, and Fruita span several miles along the I-70 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 Slop of Colorado has all year recreation for all outdoor enthusiasts. Travel the Rim Rock Drive on 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. 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. Find many challenges with the popular wheeling on the Jeep trails in the area. Within an hour's drive along I-70 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. Powederhorn Ski Resort sits at the base of the Grand Mesa with ski slopes for all ages and skills with winter and summer activities. Enjoy all Western Colorado has to offer and then return to the comfort this home has to offer.