5.29 Acres Parcel Lot Land. Views Of 14000' Mountain Range! San Luis Costilla County CO in Colorado Springs, Colorado For Sale
5.29 Acre Southern Colorado Land - Views Of 14,000' Mountain Range!!
Parcel #: 703-16-020
Lot Size : 5.29 Acres
Power/Phone: Available
Access: County Maintained Dirt Road
County Map: http://maps.pueblo.org/costilla/?parcelid=xxxxxxxx
This is a land of natural contrast and variety, from desert flatlands to alpine valleys and some of the Rocky Mountains? highest peaks. A short drive to the north of Blanca is Great Sand Dunes National Monument, which features the highest dunes in North America, surrounded by the grandeur of the Rockies.
Costilla County is located in the San Luis Valley of south central Colorado and borders New Mexico. At altitudes averaging xxxx feet above sea level, you will enjoy the clear blue skies and fresh, crisp mountain air. Imagine the spectacular view of Blanca Peak, which reaches even higher than Pike?s Peak. The Sangre de Cristo mountain range stretches through New Mexico to the south. Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty of activity, from peaceful fly fishing to climbing rugged slopes. This area is also home to deer, elk, antelope and other wildlife. Camping, skiing, hiking, boating is a pure delight and there?s no end to the possibilities.
Small villages and historic towns are nestled in the San Luis Valley and hint at its history of explorers and frontiersmen. Artists and craftspeople are drawn to this area and have settled in communities like Jaroso, where you can find handmade sculpture, leatherwork, pottery and jewelry when you visit local shops and studios.
This land located at the base of Blanca near the town of Fort Garland, named after the fort that was built in xxxx and was once commanded by the legendary Kit Carson. Today the adobe buildings of the original fort serve as a museum which highlights the area?s military history, folk art and hispanic cultural heritage. Each May the town hosts a festival which celebrates the history and culture of the area through historic re-enactments, music and dance.
Explore neighboring towns and you?ll discover some of Colorado?s little-known treasures. San Luis is a destination for thousands of pilgrims who walk to the town to visit the Shrine of the Stations of the Cross and La Capilla de Todas los Santos, a chapel next to the shrine. In neighboring communities you?ll find some of the oldest churches in the state in peaceful settings.
If you?re longing for natural beauty and peace of mind, you?ll feel at home in Costilla County, start living your dream today!
Land Uses & Features: Residential ? Commercial Real Estate ? Agriculture ? Recreational Property ? Vacation Rental ? Farm ? Ranch ? Investment Property ? Hunting Land ? Horse Farm ? Mountain Real Estate ? For Sale By Owner (FSBO)