Tbd Commanche Trl, Westcliffe, CO 81252 listing details

LORIMAR RANCH 75.91 acres of beautiful rolling grassland, with Sheep Creek mumbling through thick, overgrown grasses. Across the creek the land heads north for what seems forever and midway to the back is a small forest of Ponderosa and Pinon with a hidden site for building or hunting. The views to the big mountains are excellent from all parts of the land. This is excellent horse property in an HOA with very minimal covenants. This is an area where residents live off-grid and snow plowing is done by each owner or by hire. Hunting is allowed, no restrictions on camping on your land unti...l you're ready to build and the low yearly dues of $100/lot/year are for road maintenance, NO SNOW PLOWING. In the exceptional year when enough snowfall remains throughout the winter, owners are often seen snowmobiling over the roads for access to seasonal cabins or full time residences. This is an area where neighbors leave one another alone or arrive if help is needed. Self-sufficiency is the code in these foothills of the Wet Mountains in Colorado and the folks who live here like it that way. If living off the grid, dark night skies and endless views to the Rocky Mountains, good water and alternative built homes interest you; then LORIMAR RANCH is waiting. Westcliffe and Silver Cliff are located in the Wet Mountain Valley, Custer County, at approximately 8000 feet. The two towns are bordered on the west by the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains that ascend to 14,000 feet on some peaks, and the rolling Wet Mountains to the east. The Collegiate Peaks can be seen in the north along with Pikes Peak, and the Spanish Peaks can be seen to the south. The Wet Mountain Valley is famous for its unparalleled views, rural-ranching lifestyle, and endless miles of wilderness hiking trails through high-mountain meadows bursting with wildflowers and over 40 high-mountain lakes for fly-fishing. The Ute Indians were attracted to the Wet Mountain Valley by the plentiful water and abundant game. In the mid 1500s Spanish explorers entered the western edge of Custer County in search of gold, silver and the fountain of youth. Over three hundred years later Europeans finally found the precious metals they sought, however, we are still looking for the fountain of youth. Custer County was formed in 1877 and is the 10th smallest of the 64 counties in Colorado. Its tranquil valley, spectacular mountains and thousands of acres of National Forest make the County a magnet for hikers, climbers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. The Wet Mountain Valley reminds visitors of what Colorado once was, and Custer County still is. Westcliffe is an easy 3-hour drive from Denver, 1.5 hour drive from Colorado Springs, and 45 minutes from Canon City and Pueblo. Show more