Amazing lakefront property with a year-round home or vacation getaway, only 4.5 miles from Colgate University and the Village of Hamilton. This ranch-style cottage with a finished walk-out basement features a total of 4 bedrooms, 2 up and 2 down, 2 full baths, and a wood-burning fireplace on each floor as well. Comfortable open living room area and kitchen on both floors offer easy entertaining for family gatherings as well as additional income opportunities as a rental or Air BnB. There is a large covered porch on top and a covered patio below for grilling, outdoor relaxing and taking in the scenic views of the lake. With no guardrail in this section, this property offers easy access to its 200’ of gently sloping lakefront shoreline, the widest and nicest shoreline on that side of the Reservoir. There is lots of room for picnicking, family gatherings and a portable dock comes with the property. Lebanon Reservoir is a 92-acre lake, which allows boating and fishing, including rainbow trout, largemouth bass, walleye, sunfish, among several other species. The property is nicely located on an outward curve, providing a very nice vantage point and views of the lake. The main side of the property is accessed with a paved, circular drive for easy pull in and exits. Extra storage for toys and outdoor equipment is provided with a ~6x10 shed. Cost-effective electricity and heat provided by Hamilton Electric Co-op, with an average residential rate 53.5% less than the New York State average rate and considerable savings to area homeowners. High-speed internet is available as well. Madison County is renowned for its beautiful countryside, area attractions and wildlife conservation through its many state forests. Earlville State Forest (634 acres), Lebanon State Forest (779 acres) & Texas Hill State Forest (704 acres) are all very nearby (within 5 to 8 miles for all three) and offer year-round outdoor activities. The Charles E Baker State Forest is located only 13 miles away, consists of 9400 acres of public lands, with the Brookfield Trail System of 100 miles of connected recreational trails, open for hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and mountain biking. Amenities and shopping are just 4.5 miles away in the Village of Hamilton, recently named one of the friendliest towns in America by Forbes Magazine and home to the nationally ranked liberal arts college of Colgate University. This property is in a highly desirable location, minutes from town but still in the country. Utica is just a 45-minute drive, Syracuse is less than an hour and NYC/George Washington Bridge is just 3.5 hours away.

Property Features:

- Lakefront year round home or camp with 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, covered deck, covered patio, two kitchens and full sized laundry

- 2 wood burning fireplaces

- Gorgeous views of Lebanon Reservoir

- 200’ of nicest and widest shoreline on that side of the lake for family recreation with portable dock that stays

- Paved blacktop circular drive

- ~6x10 Storage shed

- Electricity and heat provided by Hamilton Electric Co-op, average residential rate 53.5% less than the New York State average rate and considerable savings to area homeowners.

- High speed internet through Spectrum

- Close to area colleges and attractions - Hamilton College, Clinton, NY

- Earlville State Forest (634 acres), Lebanon State Forest (779 acres) & Texas Hill State Forest (704 acres)- all within 5 to 8 miles