Missouri Heights is a vast area north of Carbondale that is known as an agrarian oasis, with many larger properties and open vistas of irrigated hayfields, sagebrush meadows, pinyon-juniper forests, and terrific views of Mt. Sopris and the Elk Mountain Range. This particular 5-acre parcel is situated on a knoll above Missouri Heights that overlooks the entire tableau. The views will never be ruined by another home in the foreground, as the lot slopes downhill with no possibility of construction below. Mule deer are frequent visitors to the property and are commonly seen in the area, as well as elk, predators such as fox and coyotes, and a variety of songbirds and raptors.

Panorama Ranches is a master-planned community on 415 acres

Roaring Fork Valley locals consider Panorama Ranches a premium neighborhood because the homeowners’ association is reasonable, the roads are well maintained, and dues are only $500 per quarter, which includes water. Domestic water is provided through high-producing wells and stored in a 100,000-gallon tank to distribute to the development. In the event that a new owner would like to build a shop building or larger detached garage, there is plenty of relatively flat space on this parcel to accomplish that goal.

Outstanding cultural and recreational opportunities from this Colorado mountain home for sale

The Roaring Fork Valley has so many cool things to do that a new resident will be overwhelmed with the possibilities. Whether Aspen Institute lectures, Food & Wine events, Jazz Aspen concerts, ballet, readings, there are many world-class events on the annual calendar. Of course, skiing in Aspen and Snowmass is only 45 minutes away, and great shopping can be found right at the base of the hill with Whole Foods in Willits. Hundreds of great restaurants make the RFV an epicurean delight, and the healing waters of the Glenwood Hot Springs beckon from Glenwood Springs, only 25 minutes to the northwest. Fly-fishing, mountain biking, pickleball, skiing, polo, tennis, golf, horseback ridingyou name the sport or recreation, it can likely be found nearby.