Lot 7571 Mallott RD Fort Garland, CO 81133

This picturesque 5-acre corner lot in the beautiful Sangre de Cristo Ranches is the spot you have been waiting for! This neighborhood is also home to the Sangre De Cristo Greenbelt (about 4000 contiguous acres for outdoor recreation!) just MINUTES away for those wanting to be close to nature. The Greenbelt includes beaver ponds, Rito Seco Creek, open meadows, Pinon Pines for nut collecting, and hiking trails! Access to this beautiful lot is via the Costilla County maintained roads and with close proximity to Hwy 160, this property can be accessed year-round. Mt Blanca towers to the north, the tallest peak of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains! Septic will be required to build and you can apply for a domestic well permit (household + gardening). There is no HOA so only county building code will apply. About 10 minutes to the west, you will find Mountain Home Reservoir State Wildlife Area where you can fish rainbows, brown trout & cutthroats, ice fish in the winters, boat, jet ski, and camp too! The San Luis Valley is the pathway for Sandhill Cranes and other migratory birds. Elk, mule deer, and foxes are regularly spotted in the area. Wolf Creek Ski area is 2 hours to the west, Monarch Mountain is just 1.5 hours to the north, quaint Cuchara skiing is an hour to the east and Taos or Red River skiing is just an hour south! The Great Sand Dunes National Park is open year-round and only about 40 minutes away. Fort Garland has diners, gas, post office, school and more. Alamosa has grocery stores, restaurants, a University, and an amazing downtown scene! Call today for more info! Approximate center GPS coordinates: 37.46139, -105.29273