Recreational & Residential Land for Sale in Fairplay, Colorado

This private 20 acre +/- homesite located in between Alma and Fairplay off of Looney Lane has power available across the road. The frontage is relatively flat and open leading to an area of woods that provide shelter and an elevated building site. The backdrop is a steeper section of the property great for nature trails and exploring. The top of the hillside offers a place to just escape and relax with views looking out on the valley and a tiny portion of the Middle Fork of the South Platte River. Head on down the to the northwest side of the property and discovery views of the "hidden valley" where the elk, moose and deer hang out by the seasonal ponds. This special property should not be overlooked for its natural beauty, recreational benefits, functional uses and seclusion. An old timber structure is seated near the base of this property. Discover the history of this area. This area is not in a subdivision or an HOA. This property is Residentially Zoned through Park County and is a Metes and Bounds property. Looney Lane is located to the west of Highway 9 and north of County Road 1 in an area below Valley of the Sun and above the Middle Fork of the South Platte River. This area of South Park is rich in mining history and a recreational paradise. The wildlife flourish here for the abundance of open spaces to roam and natural resources needed to thrive. Recreational opportunities abound like fly-fishing the Middle Fork of the South Platte, Mosquito Mountain Range with hiking/biking , ATV/Jeeping, hunting, gold panning, and exploring the Pike National Forest. This property is about 10 minutes to Fairplay or Alma, and about 35 minutes to Breckenridge and Summit County for World-Class skiing. Buena Vista and the Arkansas River with 14ers to conquer and Denver and Colorado Springs about 90 minutes away. Great Town of Fairplay and Town of Alma amenities like dinning, shopping, provisions and events.