This superb 47 acre parcel has more than 1066+/- feet of riverfront and is located on Hull's Falls Road, a pretty secondary road which winds along the AuSable River in Keene, NY. It is popular with walkers and runners because it is picturesque and has little traffic. Homeowners find it appealing for the same reasons and value it also because land in that area is classified as Resource Management by the Adirondack Park Agency which, since 1973, has limited development to a density of one dwelling for each 42.7 acres. There are some pre-existing homes on smaller parcels along this road but APA's RM classification significantly limits further development, making this 47 acre parcel one of the few remaining dwelling sites along this road. The building site for this parcel is on 6+- acres west of the road. Here one can choose from among three or four attractive locations high above the water, on a series of small plateaus and ridges stretching along the river. There is comfortable access down to the river from several places; some paths will allow a gradual, easy trail, others will be best for the more agile. Swimming holes in the AuSable are generally rocky and too small for lengthy swims. This 6 acres, however, includes a long and wide section of riverfront with calm waters and possibilities for real swimming up and down and across the river. There is a tiny sand beach with a mossy picnic plateau just above the beach. The AuSable River runs north so you'll find that downriver, north of the calm swimming area, the riverbed slopes downhill a bit sending the water rippling and splashing playfully over rocks and boulders. Across the road is a 41 acre woodland hillside, perfect for making trails and a lean-to and fire pit where cookouts and sleepovers could be great fun for all ages, and even greater fun and always memorable for young adventurers. Wonderful tall white pines dominate the woods along with many other species including red oak, hard and soft maple, white ash, basswood and poplar. Selective cutting might provide a bit of income and would likely open up some lovely views. Since both land and riverfront are carefully protected here in the Adirondacks, purchasers will likely need to obtain a permit from the Adirondack Park Agency in order to build. For those who are wondering about the sellers, LaMancha, Inc., it is a charity founded by members of the Glens Falls Medical Mission. Since 2008, a group of volunteers have travelled to Hogar de la Nina, a rural orphanage in Cuilapa, Guatemala to spend a couple weeks improving conditions for 160 girls from infants to 15 years old. Help has focused on repairs and upgrades to the crumbling 15 year old compound of cinder-block classrooms, dorms, kitchen, dining hall, and clinic through electrical work, plumbing, painting and construction. According to the Glens Falls Newspaper, the list of projects LaMancha has completed is impressive -from installing new light fixtures, building and stocking chicken coops, introducing shower heads and putting in a commercial stove to replace a "dangerous" existing appliance. Proceeds from the sale of this land will allow LaMancha to make further improvements and do other necessary projects.Keene, NY, where LaMancha's land is located, is at the center of the high peaks of the Adirondacks. Valued by generations of vacation homeowners, the Keene is a small town with unusual advantages. Three villages, St. Hubert's, Keene Valley and Keene make up the town. They are lively hamlets, blessed by excellent pubs, eateries and delis, a variety of interesting shops, three churches, two libraries, a public school and a wonderful community spirit. There is a historic private club in St. Hubert's and a smaller "Country Club" in Keene Valley which has tennis courts, swimming pool and a charming tea house used for pot lucks and other gatherings.
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