This property is very special for several reasons: the house/camp is located at the end of a 1.3-mile +\- private road/driveway in the center of the property and overlooks the fields, woods and ponds, and is bordered on several sides by the Skinner Hill State Forest with a buffer of an additional 1666 acres of NYS lands away from neighbors, providing the ultimate in privacy and opportunities for any number of outdoor activities, while still being close to nearby towns for shopping & amenities as needed. The original house, built in c. 1900, is a 3 story, 4 bedroom, 2 bath simplified colonial-style farmhouse in the process of renovation by the former owner, with portions livable now as a camp or vacation getaway; and with additional renovation, ample room for larger gatherings of friends and family. There are two wood stoves, electrical service, well and septic. The new owner could also build on this beautiful setting with these services already in place. The 53 +\-  acres of former ag fields are mainly level and could easily be brought back into active production for a small farm operation, livestock, horses, specialty crops or serve as large food plots for attracting the local whitetail deer. Or the fields could be leased out to area farmers for potential income opportunity. There are two ponds on the property, one constructed and one natural beaver pond and wetland area, along with three streams that cut through the property and feed in/out of the ponds, providing ample water supply to wildlife or livestock, in addition to the swimming and fishing. The 172-acre +\- woodlot is a mix of hardwoods and softwoods, providing future timber opportunities as well as wild apple trees spotted throughout the hedgerows, offering additional feed for the deer and other wildlife. Based on the diversity of the property, including ag fields, woods, brush for cover, multiple water sources with ponds and streams, this property supports a diverse wildlife population, including wild turkey, grouse and other small game. Multiple locations are available on this property for food plots, which would enhance deer hunting. In addition to the opportunity for a small farm, hunting, or a new home site, additional nearby outdoor recreational opportunities are available only minutes from this property: Skinner Hill State Forest borders this property on three sides, offering another 1666 acres for hunting, hiking and camping; fishing on the nearby Unadilla River with brown trout, smallmouth bass, and walleye among other species, and just 40 +\- minutes to Cooperstown/Otsego Lake with more amazing fishing and watersports are available on this pristine 4046-acre lake with lake trout, walleye & perch, as well as Glimmerglass State Park with a public beach with picnic areas and 593 acres for hiking, camping, and in the winter ice skating and cross country skiing on its many trails. Cooperstown and Oneonta, both within 40 minutes or less, provide outstanding entertainment, including the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Fenimore Art Museum, NYS Historical Society, Farmers Museum, Brewery Ommegang, Glimmerglass Opera, Cooperstown Dreams Park, SUNY Oneonta, Hartwick College as well as shopping, several area golf courses, and many choices of outstanding restaurants. Local shopping and amenities are available in either New Berlin within 5 miles from this property or Sherburne, which is 6 +\- miles away. Albany is two hours +\- and the property is approximately 3 hours from the George Washington Bridge/NYC.

Property Features:

- Beautiful private setting at the end of 2429 +\- foot private driveway (Schmidt Road) leading into the heart of the property

- c1900 Colonial revival style, 2160 +\- sq ft, 3 story home/vacation/hunting camp, in various stages of renovation with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, and wood stove

- Power at the house along with well and septic in place

- Lovely pond for fishing and swimming and another large natural wetland/beaver pond which attracts waterfowl and area wildlife

- 3 different streams cross the property, representing 1.35 +\- miles of water frontage

- Level property, easily accessible, with approx. 50 acres +\- tillable/open fields & 172 acres +\- of mixed woodlot with future timber potential

- Diverse habitat with woods, water, fields, brush for shelter and wild apple trees spotted throughout hedgerows provide excellent areas for feeding and bedding on this property

- Trail system for hiking or ATV access throughout

- Area renowned for whitetail, wild turkey, grouse and other area wildlife

- Multiple options for camp or house site to build

- Skinner Hill State Forest (1666 acres) borders this property on 3 sides, offering additional hunting, fishing, trapping, hiking, camping

- Unadilla River is 5 minutes +\- away with renowned fishing for brown trout, smallmouth bass and walleye among other species.

- Ultimate privacy yet with many amenities closeby: Norwich 5 +\- miles, Sherburne 6 +\- miles

- More outstanding amenities and activities in the Cooperstown and surrounding areas, including the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Fenimore Art Museum, NYS Historical Society, Farmers Museum, Brewery Ommegang, Glimmerglass Opera, Cooperstown Dreams Park, as well as shopping, several area golf courses, and many choices of outstanding restaurants.

- Amazing fishing and watersports are available on the pristine Otsego Lake, a 4046 acre lake, renown for lake trout, walleye, perch and the Glimmerglass State Park with a public beach with picnic areas and 593 acres for hiking, camping, and in the winter ice skating and cross country skiing on its many trails.

- Oneonta and Cooperstown - 30 +\- miles, & Albany - 2 +\- hours

- George Washington Bridge/NYC under 3.5 hours away