37830 Roatcap Rd, Paonia, CO 81428

Located on the eastern edge of the Grand Mesa, this mountain retreat features three cabins and commands spectacular mountain-valley views. Situated north of Paonia off Stevens Gulch Road at 9,000 ft in elevation, the property is a short distance from Paonia in accessible wilderness, with an abundance of wildlife including elk, mule deer, black bear, and moose. The property is accessible year-round via a graveled 4-wheel road, and in winter, by snowmobile, tracked ATV, or snowcat. This functioning recreational property is set among mature aspen and gambrel oak, featuring native vegetation and grasses, seasonal flowerings, birds, and small animals. Foot and horse paths are abundant. Longtime cattle grazing is in place, allowing for continued profitability as part of a larger family ranch with Ag tax status. Cattle graze in areas of rich pastures with abundant water from Overland ditch sources, ponds, and creeks. The three cabins—Lodge, Arrowhead, and Bunkhouse—are wired for electricity, with propane providing energy for the water heaters, refrigerators, ranges, floor furnaces, and lighting. The Lodge and Arrowhead cabins have wood-burning fireplaces. The main cabin, Lodge, is a 1,728 sq ft two-story cabin nestled in aspens with spring-fed domestic water. It features an open kitchen and living room, a game room with storage, one bedroom, and a full bath. The upper level has three bedrooms with a deck off the master bedroom, offering panoramic views. The exterior has aluminum siding, vinyl windows, and a metal roof. Rainbow Lake is nearby, and Overland Ditch water is utilized for lawn and outdoor use. The property includes a two-car barn and workshop with tack space, nine saddle racks, and an indoor sick bay, along with a 100 x 150 arena. Arrowhead is an A-frame cabin nestled in the aspens near Native Lake, featuring wood siding and a metal roof. The main level has a full bathroom, open kitchen, and family room, while the upper level has one bedroom with a deck and a sitting room. The Bunk House is a two-level log cabin set in a mature aspen grove, featuring a kitchen with wood and propane cook stove, living area, and full bath. The upper loft has room for two double beds. The property has a proven track record of income from grazing cattle, hunting, and vacationers. Several water rights and Overland Ditch & Reservoir Company water shares are included.