Description
Pristine 96-Acre Legacy Mountain Compound Surrounded by National Forest with Direct Ski Access
Property Overview
Offered to the market for the first time ever, this Pristine 96-acre Colorado wilderness property represents a unique opportunity to own a private mountain, surrounded by National Forest, comprised of two adjacent parcels (35-acre and 60-acre mining claims) in Eagle County.
Whether your Colorado dream is building an ultra-luxury home with complete privacy and backcountry access into Ski Cooper, or to have a private hunting property or getaway, this unique property has the limitless potential to become your ultimate Colorado dream without compromise.
Property Description
Current Use
- 2 Parcels (35 and 60 acres) of undeveloped land near the top of Tennessee Pass right next to Ski Cooper with 2 Eagle County development rights
- Heavily forested parcels with seamless access via a professionally graded, dual-lane mountain road carved through the National Forest.
- Engineered with a heavy-duty Class 5 road base, it is flat, wide enough for two vehicles to pass safely, and built to withstand the elements year-round
- Access protected by a heavy steel gate
Potential Uses
- The property is made up of two parcels totaling 96 acres which create two rare building rights in Eagle County, providing total flexibility across the two contiguous parcels:
- Option 1: The Multi-Parcel Legacy Compound
- Construct a grand primary estate on one parcel and a secondary luxury guest lodge or family chalet on the second parcel
- Option 2: Ultimate Multi-Family Co-Ownership
- Develop two completely independent luxury mountain residences-one on each parcel-allowing for side-by-side private estates.
- Option 3: The Mega-Estate Sanctuary
- Utilize one parcel for an architectural masterpiece and preserve the second parcel as an untouched, private recreational playground and wildlife buffer.
- Option 4: Your Dream!
- On a single 35+ acre unincorporated parcel in Eagle County, Colorado without an HOA, you can typically build the following:
- 1 Primary single-family residence
- 1 Accessory dwelling unit (ADU),
- Unlimited Agricultural structures
- Because 35 acres meets the state and county low-density threshold (often zoned as Resource or similar rural districts), you have broad rights, though county building permits and environmental rules still apply.
- Option 5: Rare mountain luxury with high-yield development potential
- Subdivision Potential: Opportunity to subdivide into 10-acre parcels.
- Unincorporated Freedom: Situated in unincorporated Eagle County, allowing flexible, low-density rural development options outside of town boundaries.
- Proximity: Total wilderness isolation that feels worlds away, yet sits right on the doorstep of Vail, Beaver Creek resort, Leadville and Minturn corridors.
Read at the bottom of the listing for more details under Building in Eagle County
The Facts About This Property
- Direct Ski-In Access: Borders Ski Cooper, allowing for the ability to ski directly from the property onto the ski slopes.
- 3 Miles to the base of Ski Cooper
- 9 Minutes to Leadville
- 13 Miles to the historic town of Minturn.
- 46 Miles to the world-renowned dining and slopes of Vail.
- Diverse Wilderness: 96 acres of heavily wooded, pristine terrain featuring mature timber stands, dramatic varied elevations with gentle slopes, and majestic alpine vistas. See tree report in files.
- Exclusive Transit Rights: Benefits from private-use-only National Forest easements, ensuring access remains strictly exclusive.
- Thriving Ecosystem: An active corridor for local wildlife, heavily frequented by native elk and mule deer herds, making it an extraordinary private hunting and eco-conservation tract.
- Full Mineral Rights Included: A rare asset addition in Colorado, ensuring complete control over the long-term protection of the land.
- Premium Access: Frontage off Highway 24 leads directly to a well-maintained private of class 5 road base, simplifying the logistics for construction and access.
- Patented Mining Claim: A patent is the highest form of land ownership issued by the U.S. government. It is real property that can be bought, sold, subdivided, inherited, and taxed just like a standard residential lot.
- Conduit buried along the complete length of the road with multiple access points for electrical
- Well Drilled and cased only near end of road. Well permit needs to be renewed
Why Buy This Property?
The value of this property lies in its uncompromised options for development, its complete privacy, direct backcountry access to Ski Cooper and proximity to world-class skiing, mountain biking, hiking and hunting. This property is a blank canvas for your Colorado dream!
- Complete Privacy and unencumbered by any regulations, liens or unfiled documents
- Full Mineral Rights Included
- Premium Access off Highway 24 which leads directly to a well-maintained road
- Own a mountain escape or a permanent, year-round home completely removed from the hustle and bustle of a busy life.
- Complete privacy yet located 20 minutes from the charming village of Twin Lakes and 10 minutes from Leadville and 5 minutes from the Colorado Trail
How to Acquire This Property
To unlock the potential of these 2 lots spanning 96+/- acres and claim your mountain in Colorado, reach out today to schedule an in-person guided tour. Buyers may purchase this land through standard cash transactions or conventional land mortgage loans. Contact Casey Adams today at 970-987-7338 to request full parcel maps, review subdivision guidelines, or submit an offer.
Closing Options
- A single deed that lists the legal descriptions of both parcels.
- 2 separate deeds executed simultaneously, which is sometimes preferred if the buyer plans to flip or develop the lots individually right away
Building in Eagle County
Allowable Buildings
- Primary Residence: One custom single-family home.
- Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU): Allowed by right on parcels of 35 acres or more in resource districts (typically limited to a maximum floor area around 1,800 square feet).
- Agricultural Buildings: Barns, stables, and sheds used strictly for farming, ranching, or keeping livestock (exempt from standard residential fees if purely agricultural and non-habitable).
County Rules and Restrictions
- Permits Required: You must still pull county building permits for human-habitable structures, electrical, plumbing, and septic systems via the Eagle County Building Department.
- Environmental & Safety Standards: Construction must adhere to wildfire hazard mitigation, ridgeline protection, and wildlife protection codes enforced by the county.
- Water and Utilities: Off-grid parcels require a permitted well (via the Colorado Division of Water Resources) and an engineered septic design, as municipal hookups will not be available.
