Nutrioso, AZ 85932(Apache County)

Spreading out under a canopy of towering old growth Ponderosa Pines, oaks junipers and firs, this sprawling 7.42 acre estate is set amid northern Arizonas vast Sitgreaves National Forest and its 36 trout lakes and hundreds of miles of free flowing fresh water streams. The property is centered in the prime outdoor sports region in all of northern Arizona. Hunters and fishermen from all over the world travel to this unique recreational jewel to fish its free flowing streams and well stocked lakes and to hunt for big game such as elk, deer and black bear. Arizonans have long sought land here to escape the summer heat of the southern Arizona deserts. The weather in this part of the White Mountains is spectacular. The summers are sunny and refreshingly cool with high temperatures rarely above the mid 80s. The seasonal July and August rains bring with them additional cooling and fills the air with the fragrance of the pines and spruce trees that blanket the land. Wintertime brings with it dependable snowfalls that open up a variety of outdoor winter sports including snowmobiling, skiing and cross country skiing. Arizonas top ski resort at Sunrise is less than 45 minutes from the property.

Located in the lush Nutrioso Valley 20 minutes south of Springerville at a cool clear 8,000 elevation, the lands gentle contours provide an outstanding selection of easy to build on homesites, each with sweeping views of the surrounding wilderness. The property controls approx. 500 feet of common border with the national forest, which forms the backdrop to its southern boundary. National forest frontage in this very sought after region of Arizona is very rare and the lands lengthy frontage provides the option of future splits each featuring the forest as their backdrop. The property has access to underground power and telephone. There No property owners association dues or deed restrictions. Excellent gravel surfaced roads provide access to this end of the road jewel. $249,900 cash.