Road G & Road 38, Mancos, CO 81328

Anne Zalbowitz, Keller Williams Realty Southwest Associates, LLC, C: 970-769-4892, annedurango@kw.com, www.crenmls.com: Located at the intersection of Road G and Road 38 and bordering the Mancos, River in Mancos, Colorado.... Don't miss this rare opportunity to own 29.92 irrigated acres in the sought-after Mancos River Valley. PARCEL HAS A GRANT OF VARIANCE TO SPLIT THE PARCEL ONE MORE TIME! This unique property includes #11 priority irrigation rights from the Mancos River, underground pressurized irrigation pipes, a pond, building site with views of the Mancos River Canyon, and exceptional mountain vistas in every direction. The 360-degree views of the La Plata Mountains, Flint Rock Point, Weber Mountains, and Mesa Verde are all truly breathtaking. You will be in awe of the skies here as they are continuously transforming as storms, clouds, and colors roll through. You are not just buying the land, the BIG SKIES of Montezuma County are included! At times, you'll witness purple clouds shrouding the La Platas, while electrifying light allows the intricate contours of the surrounding mountains to glow. Witness the sunsets and mountains reflect on the pond.Just a mile away from HWY 160, 4 minutes from the entrance to Mesa Verde National Park, and surrounded by expansive ranches, some of which are under Conservation Easements, this area exudes a remarkably peaceful ambiance. The long-time residents of these ranches are friendly and also respectful of your privacy. The Mancos River Canyon, a haven for diverse wildlife, is behind -and about 100 ft below- the property . Deer and turkey are prevalent, owls call to each other in the trees, a pair of Eagles soar along the river, red wing black birds sing, and frogs call. It is with great pride in the neighborhood that t Canadian Geese return here to nest each spring and raise their goslings. The night sky displays a stunning array of stars where you can actually see the contours of the Milky Way Galaxy! Nearby National Parks such as Chaco Canyon and Mesa Verde are renowned for the tremendous clarity of the region s night skies. According to the National Parks Service, our 'Four Corners' region of the United States has the most International Dark Sky Communities in the world! By night enjoy the stars, by day, use your shares of irrigation water from the Henry Bolan Ditch Company to grow hay and graze your cattle and horses. There is enough irrigation water to grow fruit trees. In fact, the Mancos River Valley is known for its historic orchards. The climate here is cool enough to grow grapes, if you so choose. The grassy fields and meadows are LUSH and green; the grasses range from waist to shoulder height.Mancos boasts renowned bakeries, coffee shops, restaurants, natural grocers, a market, a brewery, and a riverside cider distillery. The town is home to highly rated schools and is celebrated for its vibrant art community.Boating, camping, and fishing are fun local activities in the summer, and ice fishing, snow shoeing, and nordic skiing are popular in the winter. Mancos State Park, Telluride and Durango are nearby mountain towns with winter ski resorts and summer activities. Mesa Verde National Park is on the outskirts of Mancos offering unique cliff dwellings to explore. Mountain biking is popular in nearby Dolores, Durango, and the local Phil's World Mountain Bike Trails. Horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking are popular in Canyon s of the Ancients Sand Canyon. Visiting the nearby Sutcliffe Vineyards in McElmo Canyon is always an adventure! The enchanting Kennebec Cafe and La Plata Canyon are only 20 minutes away.Whether you decide to create your own Southwest retreat destination, or grow your own organic farm, your opportunities here are endless. The property and its irrigation rights offer the potential and open-endedness to make your dreams a reality while having minimal restrictions to build your dream home. Water taps are available to purchase from Mancos