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Beautiful valley and mountain views off of the property!

This 5.2 acres of land is located in the Rocky Mountains about 115 miles southwest of Denver and 55 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 about 11 miles south of Hartsel as the crow flies and a short drive to Spinney State Park, Eleven Mile State Park and Antero Reservoir!

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!

I was thrilled when driving up to see an antelope out enjoying the afternoon sunshine! Nothing better than one of the locals to add some excitement to my photos! He scattered away when he saw me! It sits off the beaten track and I was surprised to find the roads signs in and the roads bladed all the way to the property by the county and in great shape! It was easy to locate. There is a neighbor across the street as seen in the photos as well as aerial maps. The setting is very peaceful and stunning! It was trying hard to snow but I could still make out the big mountain peaks that are part of Pike's National Forest to the west!

The property is a big rolling hill offering gorgeous views from the northwest to the southwest of the nearby treed hills, valley beyond them and then the big snowcapped mountains in the distance! Located in the Pike and San Isabel National Forests, the Buffalo Peaks stands at 13,300 feet and 13,326 feet! The valley view to the west was especially pretty as seen in the photos as well. There was a cute little pond in the valley in the distance to the west.

The property has a gentle slope to the west up off of Delaware Road and then rises up to an even bigger hill. I went to the top of this hill to get the incredible views over the west side of the valley. The property reaches a peak and then rolls down the other side of the hill further to the west offering these great views. There is a link to Google earth and if you use the title feature and zoom in on the property you can get some greater detail about the topography.

What a beautiful setting! If you've been looking for a place close to the ski towns that surround 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 : )

Looking each way down Deleward Road.

Looking west over the valley to the big mountain peaks!

You can see the small pond in the distance in these photos.

I took these next photos up on the hill looking southeast over the property towards Deleward Road where the truck is parked.

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 in the Estates of Colorado subdivision 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

Please conduct your due diligence research and be sure to ask all questions prior to hitting the "Buy Now" button below.

Once you click on the "Buy Now" button we put a Sale Pending notice on the listing and email out further instructions. Within 24 hours we must receive a response to that email that includes your contact information. Payment is due within 5 days unless prior arrangements are made. We often have several interested buyers in the same property and in fairness to all interested parties we keep the property available until someone is 100% prepared to complete the transactions.

The purchase price plus a $150.00 doc prep fee buys 100% ownership of this property! We will prepare all documents necessary to transfer ownership and even include a check to cover all recording fees and transfer taxes as well. We will also include maps to assist you in locating the property. It's all part of the $150 doc prep fee! Buyer will have 5 days to send payment by cashiers check, money order, Visa/Master/Discover Card or we also accept Paypal.

With our sincere thanks,

Mark, Charlotte, Derek, and Kristy : )

Price $4,500.00 For All 5.2 Acres Or Best Offer!

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