8503 Monarch Estates Dr, Salida, CO 81201

Absolute paradise awaits you on this 11.85 acres, stunning views, towering Aspens, pines and Spruce trees! Lush, alpine setting. Building site is prepped and ready to go to the next step to build your dream home! Driveway, well and electric are in. Once you build, great opportunity to overlook and listen to the Southfork of the Arkansas River! The property has 810 feet of River frontage, and offers not only scenic beauty, but fishing too, Rainbow and Brown Trout!! The property is divided, the main use area is approx. 4-5 acres and has been groomed and prepared to live there year round! The forest is healthy and mature, the grass is thigh high, this year! The Owners have groomed this property for the utmost enjoyment; there is a mulched trail almost the entire length of the river front. There are benches along the way to sit and take in the serenity of the river and the peaceful forest setting. They have also constructed a foot bridge that is just beautiful and blends right in to the scenery. Views in every direction AND HUGE BONUS, Monarch Ski Resort is 15 minutes up the mountain for some of Colorado's best powder skiing and snowboarding! San Isabel National Forest is just steps away for more exploring and even hunting! 15 minutes east will take you back into Salida, where you will enjoy our quaint, western, mountain town! Lots of restaurants and fun awaits you there! The area offers incredible hiking, mountain biking, some of the best snowmobiling within 15-20 minutes. There is more outdoor recreation than you will ever want or need, being right in the middle of the Collegiate Peaks Mountain Range! If you're not quite ready to build, you can camp, you can also have a camp trailer for two weeks at a time. This place is truly a piece of heaven on earth!