Lots of character in the surrounding views of this property!

This 6.65 acres of land is located in the Rocky Mountains about 110 miles southwest of Denver and 50 miles south of the infamous ski town of Breckenridge. Park County is bordered by three wilderness areas, two state parks, twelve state wildlife areas and it is easy to see why outdoorsman call this "A Park For All Seasons"! This property is tucked away about 12 miles south of the small town of Hartsel and only about four miles west of Pike National Forest! There are three fishing reservoirs in this area and the property is just begging for a fisherman to come visit! : )

All of the photos were taken of the property and its surrounding views when I visited in October 2009. I had a great time visiting the county court house in Fairplay and then headed out to Hartsel which is about a 20 minute beautiful drive to look at the group of lots I recently bought out here - my very first time looking at land here that I actually owned! Up to this point I have only dreamed of selling land here and have explored the area a few times previously!

There was a hawk that got startled as I pulled up and it flew away from a rock outcropping that I walked to the top of to take some of the photos. It circled above me for several minutes eyeing what I was doing - maybe a nest nearby that I just didn't see - very cool! The property is a rolling hill with grass and short native plants. There are a few groves of standing trees and unique hilltops sprinkled about the area adding more charm to the setting!

There are pretty treed hills in the not too far distance to the west and north. And beyond them across the valley is a gorgeous view of the snowcapped mountains which run from the northwest to the southwest! Located in the Pike and San Isabel National Forests, the Buffalo Peaks stands at 13,300 feet and 13,326 feet! There was a storm brewing the day I visited and it was snowing in the mountains but I could still make out the beautiful peaks that were huge across the pretty valley! There is a very pretty valley view up on the hill to the west! I loved the view to the north of the valley, trees and mountains!

The property is off the beaten path and there is no one around for a ways! I thought it was pretty easy to locate and it is about 1 - 2 minutes off of county road 53 that leads through this part of the valley so it has excellent access! I found 8 properties in a few hours and this was one of them and almost all of the roads are marked. It was a very easy drive. The road was a bladed dirt road that was a bit overgrown from lack of use but it was marked and easy to drive.

What a beautiful setting! The assessed value on this property is $12,605 and we are asking $6000 less than that! If you've been looking for a place to get away close to Denver or for a place to hang your hat while you go fishing be sure and check this out! We worked a long time to bring property to you at an affordable price so close to Denver and surrounded by Pike's National Forest - an outdoorsman's paradise! Enjoy! Char the Explorer : )

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    This is the small rock outcropping that the hawk was sitting on when I drove up!

  You can see the snowcapped peaks in the clouds if you look closely! And beautiful trees line the hills not too far away to the west!

  Some of the locals down the road.                                                   The bird circling over my head keeping a watchful eye on me!                         I really liked the view to the north of the rolling hills dotted with groves of trees in the valley and big mountain peaks beyond!                             And another one of the locals not too thrilled to see me!    

Park County Area Information A few of the locals I saw near Hartsel! This property is located in Park County nestled high in the Rocky Mountains about 100 miles southeast of Denver and only 40 miles south of the infamous ski town Breckenridge! The County is surrounded by Pike's National Forest and within its boundaries are three wilderness areas, two state parks, twelve state wildlife areas and more territory above 9,000 feet than any other Colorado County. 51% of it is Federal lands and it is easy to see why it is called "A Park For All Seasons"! The population is about 17,000 and has had a population grown of 18% since 2000. Summertime is long sunny days with daytime temperatures in the 70's and wintertime is cold with nighttime temperatures below zero and daytime just above freezing. Fairplay is the most populated town with about 610 people and another 1500 in the outlying area. There is a historic area on the bluff overlooking the town with an open air museum - cute little place as you come into town. The town offers a couple of retail businesses, hotels/motels, service stations, grocery store, restaurants, bank, two medical clinics and a pharmacy for health services. Hartsel is a rural area about 18 miles south of Fairplay and has a western feel to it. It covers about 750 square miles of land and there are about 677 people that call this area home. The area has a gas station, post office, restaurant, trading post, real estate office and sits close to three reservoirs making this a destination spot for boaters and fisherman! I stopped at one of the stores for a quick grab and go and the folks were very friendly. The South Platte River flows from Pike National Forest through town providing outdoorsman with hiking and fishing. The grasslands were once home to vast herds of buffalo, antelope, elk and others and although things have changed I still saw all of them on my journeys here! Breckenridge, a popular ski resort, sits about 22 miles to the north and it is a beautiful drive! It is the oldest and largest Colorado town in the area. In the winter months it offers world-class skiing and snowboarding with 2043 acres of ski runs, snowshoeing, ice skating and snowmobiling. Summer and fall offers hiking, rock-climbing, horseback riding, fishing, a public golf course, a 100 miles of paved biking trails! I stayed here one night and it really is an adorable town with tons of shopping, restaurants and places to stroll about. It is beautiful architect and you can easily see why this is a very popular tourist spot. It is easy to see why this ski town is as popular as nearby Vail and Aspen! These are a few of my favorite photos taken in the area. For more pictures from our journeys to this area be sure and click on the Park County link below! Fairplay, the county seat, with the libary that was once the county courthouse.       These photos were taken in the Hartsel area which is about 20 miles south of Fairplay.       The South Platte River which flows through the town of Hartsel.     These next photos were taken just south of Hartsel. There is a herd of buffalo on the way that I have seen twice now. Although they once roamed free they are still a sight to see! We also caught a few other locals out roaming around in the afternoon sunshine!     The Spinney Mountain Ranch State Wildlife Area which is a few minutes southeast of Hartsel. Known locally at the "Dream Stream" the river below the reservoir consistently produces large browns, rainbows and cutbows. This is a catch and release Gold Medal water and all fish must be released immediately to the stream.     Antero Reservoir which is just southwest of Hartsell was busy with boaters, campers and fisherman! We also saw a big herd of antelope nearby!     Breckenridge, Colorado is about a 45 minute drive north of Fairplay. I stayed the night there and it was beautiful to wake up in the morning and see the sunshine hitting the huge mountain peaks! You can see the runs coming down the hillsides they are so close! The town is filled with shopping, restaurants and it is easy to see why this is a popular tourist destination!       Click Here to view the State Of Colorado, Division Of Water Resources Guide To Well Permits, Water Rights and Water Administration. For more pictures and information from our journeys to this area be sure and click here: Park County

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With our sincere thanks,

Mark, Charlotte, Derek, and Kristy : )

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