Keene, NY Essex Country Land 169.900000 acre for sale in Keene, New York

Half-Mile Hill in Keene, NY is a 170 acre parcel being offered for sale for the very first time in 70 years. This is an unusually big parcel by Town of Keene requirements. From the front porch there is a magnificent panorama of 23 of our ADK peaks from Whiteface and Esther north to Mt. Marcy south. It has actually been called the finest view in the Adirondacks. Sunsets, there are gorgeous. The area is secluded and private, offering real tranquility and seclusion. Half-Mile Hill is joined on the east by Hurricane Mountain Wilderness area, 13,784 acres of New York State's 'permanently wild' lands, that includes the summit of Hurricane Mountain and is linked to the huge Jay Wilderness.
Having been utilized extremely carefully by its conservationist owners, Half-Mile Hill retains its beautiful beauty. There are a range of birds, plants and wildlife. A 10 or 15 minute path winds far from the camp, past the little remains of an old maple sugaring shack, to open ledges from which there are stunning views to the south from which there are views of the Great Range and Giant. This is the perfect place for picnics or for a traditional Adirondack 'lean-to' where household and pals build a campfire and watch stars late into the night.
A small hiker's camp has worked as lodging considering that the 1930's. It has a comfortable and comfy

living-dining room, 3 little bedrooms, and a modest kitchen area. There are gas lights and a wood stove. A mountain spring, uphill from the camp, provides water. A sink, shower and toilet were added in an area of the back porch.
Trips into the village are easy and there are shows, lectures and excellent restaurants to enjoy. One can also go even more afield to events in close-by villages, or take a trip 20 minutes to Lake Placid, with its Olympic locations. And, naturally, Keene has miles and miles of treking trails offering short, lazy afternoon walks, or energetic jaunts to the top of the highest mountains.
Keene ended up being the holiday hideaway for artists and thinkers in the mid 19th Century and has actually taken advantage of being a 2nd home community for over one hundred fifty years. Secured by the Adirondack Park with about 80 % of lands had by NY State, the appeal and natural appeal of the town's three tiny towns has endured as brand-new generations of travelers and settlers have added spark and vigor to the life of these currently dynamic communities.
Half-Mile Hill can be reached easily at all periods over Hurricane Road, a paved secondary road, and by Cavanaugh Lane, a gravel roadway maintained and plowed by the Town of Keene. A private single lane driveway leads from the end of Cavanaugh Road very gently uphill to the camp.
Half-Mile Hill is ideal for a household compound since it is classified for Rural Use by the Adirondack Park Agency. This classification allows an owner to divide the property 4 times without a permit ought to he or she wish to share it at a later time.

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