John O'Donnell

$29,900

8.79 Acres

Johnsburg, New York, 12843

New York wooded land located in southern Adirondacks for sale: This Adirondack parcel is located in northern Warren County, on South Johnsburg Road, ~1.5 miles from the center of Johnsburg and only 15 minutes from Gore Mountain.  This property has 350 feet of frontage on South Johnsburg Road (a 4-season paved road), with electric available at the road.The lot is level, visually-pleasing, and developable.  The entire 8.79 surveyed acres are forested, with red maple, hemlock, birch, and spruce-fir.  This parcel has not been harvested in at least 15 years, since the current owner has owned the property.  The mature forest cover offers seclusion, peace and quiet, and the opportunity to experience a big-woods feel on an affordable Adirondack woodlot.The Town of Johnsburg boasts over 130,000 acres of Forever Wild State Forest Preserve, including the Siamese Ponds Wilderness, which is a 114,000-acre tract of forest preserve offering 50 miles of marked trails and an additional 30 miles of unmarked foot paths mostly used by hunters and anglers.  Trail destinations include mountain peaks and primitive camp sites located on back country waters.  One could walk through this unbroken tract for days and not encounter roads or any other human features.The property is approximately 1.6 miles from a snowmobile trailhead that is part of the Thurman Connection network of trails, containing 79 miles of trails within Johnsburg, Thurman, and Stony Creek, as well as connecting to trails leading to Speculator, Piseco, and the West Canada Lakes Wilderness in Hamilton County.Visible from the road frontage to the north is Gore Mountain, the area’s largest downhill skiing attraction, located only 8 miles away in North Creek.  All the necessary amenities can be found in North Creek, including Gore Mountain Ski Resort, dining, groceries, shopping, auto repair facilities, and other tradesmen.With excellent access into the property, electrical service at the road, and close proximity to additional recreational options, it is easy to envision this property as a recreational and hunting getaway, a developable property for a four-season residence or a home for your RV and base of operations to get out and explore the Adirondack Region.Timberland Realty is also offering 2 adjacent and identical parcels for $29,900 each, as well as an adjacent 270-acre parcel for $259,900. 

$219,900

145.8 Acres

Johnsburg, New York, 12843

New York wooded land with camp, stream, views and adjoins State Land for Sale.  Adirondack forestland with a 55-mile view to the High Peaks from a cleared and accessible high-elevation home site.  Situated in the Town of Johnsburg, this eastern Adirondack property is located directly adjacent to over 120,000 acres of Forever Wild, State Forest Preserve. The Johnsburg High Peaks View property is located at the end of Armstrong Road, a town-maintained rural gravel road that receives little through traffic.  Being that the property is adjacent to thousands of acres of Forest Preserve, as well as to other large, privately-held rural parcels, it will provide both peace and seclusion to its new owner. The current owner has invested in developing a road to a view that offers a nearly 180-degree panoramic view that includes the high peaks at 55 miles, Moxham Mountain at 13 miles, and Crane Mountain at 3 miles.  The cleared view is positioned with an easterly aspect to capture the morning and mid-day sun, offering the potential for a solar installation.  The property has a camp which can be remodeled to suit the ownership needs.  This forestland could be developed into a hunting retreat with food plots, browse, and water resources.  Past forest management activities have created a trail system suitable for ATV use, as well as abundant deer browse and a good stocking of red oak, to the benefit of wildlife.  The year-round stream along the length of the property, where small trout were observed in pools, offers an aesthetic and wildlife water resource.  With its access to thousands of acres of State Land, this property provides a myriad of year-round recreational opportunities.  It is also within 2.5 miles of snowmobile trails that lead into Thurman, Stony Creek, Speculator, and beyond. The Johnsburg High Peaks View property is under 20 minutes from Gore Mountain Ski Area and North Creek, about an hour from Saratoga Springs, 1.5 hours from Albany, and ~4 hours from NYC.  In addition to the recreational opportunities afforded by the property and surrounding region, this property would be a great spot for a private retreat, offering spectacular views and quiet seclusion.  

$159,899

35.5 Acres

Warrensburg, New York, 12885

New York forested land on Gould Pond for sale.  Mature forested acres on Gould Pond, situated between Warrensburg & Chestertown in Warren County.  The property is located on Forest Lake Road, a lightly populated Town-maintained road.  Gould Pond, the property’s most significant feature, is a private and accessible 15-acre pond that offers recreational enjoyment opportunities.  The pond is sparsely-populated and lightly-developed, with only 2 other residences, ensuring privacy for its users.  A wetland and 4-season stream occupies the western portion of the property ensuring privacy from any further development. The 35 surveyed acres has a history of being well-cared for and, as a result, is dominated by large, mature white pine and hemlock trees offering a park-like aesthetic and sense of seclusion. The property is subject to a 12 foot wide equestrian & pedestrian Right-of-Way held by Forest Lake Camp, an adjacent landowner to the east.  This right of way is overgrown and generally unmaintained having not been in use for many years.   There is no language in the easement that allows that party to grade, trim or otherwise maintain the trail which is heavily grown in.  The property is also subject to covenants and restrictions designed to protect and maintain the integrity of properties in this area.  These can be found on our website for this listing, along with a survey map showing the right of way.  There are no HOA fees associated with this parcel. The Gould Pond Retreat is an ideal spot for a permanent or seasonal residence, central to all of the amenities of the southern Adirondacks, including Gore Mountain, the Lake George Region, and Saratoga Springs.  It is ~3.5 hours from NYC, a little over an hour from Albany, and less than an hour from Saratoga Springs.   

$649,900

248 Acres

Chestertown, New York, 12817

With 248 acres of undeveloped Adirondack forestland that includes more than ~¾ mile whitewater frontage on the Hudson River, this unique property is located at The Glen, between Warrensburg and North Creek.  It has many potential sites within view and earshot of the Upper Hudson River, on which a home could be situated.  The Hudson River Whitewater Property is located within the Town of Chester and zoned for Rural Use.  This zoning allows for a single-family home or homes, and the property is subdividable with an Adirondack Park Agency permit.  This type of zoning also permits commercial pursuits, such as campgrounds, farms, or equestrian destinations.  The property is comprised of four contiguous tax parcels and a fifth 2 acre parcel, separate from the others, on the Hudson River.  The 4 contiguous parcels are under Fisher 480, which offers very low taxes for such a large property with extensive Hudson River frontage.  The Hudson River is the dominant feature of this property, with easy access for fishing, kayaking, tubing, and rafting on beautiful whitewater.  There is also an opportunity to situate your dream home within close proximity of the wild and scenic Upper Hudson River.  A 1,260-foot unnamed peak on the property affords commanding views of the Glen and the Hudson River (north and south), as well as peaks across the valley, Dippikill and Gage Mountains, in Thurman & Johnsburg. The Hudson River Whitewater and Mountain Property has a history of long-term professional forest management which has produced, and will continue to produce, high-quality Adirondack timber and enhanced wildlife habitat.  Common tree species include red oak, sugar and red maple, black and yellow birch, white pine, and hemlock.  Wildlife often seen moving through the region are black bear, white-tailed deer, coyote, fox, fisher, grouse, migratory birds, various reptiles and amphibians, and, with rare but increasing frequency, moose. This property is well-suited for ATV-riding, equestrian activities, hiking, hunting, and mountain biking.  Trails from past forest management activities have improved access into and within the property.  There are many beautiful nearby lakes with public access, such as Lake George, Lake Champlain, and Schroon, Brant, & Loon Lakes.  There is also abundant State land a short drive from the property in Thurman, Johnsburg, and Warrensburg.  Alpine skiing is within easy reach, at Gore Mountain in North Creek (12.5 miles), Hickory Ski Center in Warrensburg, and West Mountain in Queensbury. The property has frontage on State Route 28, a major two-lane highway, Friends Lake Road (County Road 8) and Atateka Road (County Route 74) all paved and year round maintained.  Electric is along the frontage of State Route 28 and Friends Lake Road. Electric on Atateka Road is just a short distance away towards Friends Lake Road Warrensburg and Chestertown, both only 8-miles away, offer dining, groceries, automotive repair, hardware & outdoor recreation stores, and all the amenities you may need.  Lake George, with its many tourist attractions (dining, Six Flags, children’s activities, festivals and more) is just 25 minutes. The Hudson River Whitewater and Mountain property is less than 4 hours from NYC and 2.5 hours from Montreal.

$699,900

337 Acres

Chestertown, New York, 12817

With nearly 2,200 feet of frontage along the Upper Hudson River, a wild, whitewater backcountry river, and immediate access to nearly 1,600 acres of State Forest Preserve, the Hudson River Woods & Wildwater property is the “complete package” of Adirondack property.  With over 4,500 feet of road frontage (with electric) on Friends Lake Road, it’s an ideal location for a camp, first or second home, or a family legacy property. The Upper Hudson River is the most significant feature on the property.  An existing woods road, via a right-of-way through parcel 119.-2-16 , takes you to and along the roaring waters of one of the most iconic waterways in the northeast.  Favorable locations for an off-grid camp or tenting sites exist within hundreds of feet of the roar of the mighty Hudson.  Fish or swim from the bank, or launch a canoe, kayak or raft for a journey of several miles of whitewater and flatwater. The Hudson River Woods & Water property is adjacent to 1,600 acres of State Forest Preserve, open to the public for hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping.  The new owner will be able to walk right onto State land and chase bucks, bears and birds, fish the stocked Palmer Pond, or hike to various peaks. Decades of professional forest stewardship on the property have promoted timber quality and diversity, as well as varied habitat for many wildlife species.  The hemlock and pine trees offer important thermal cover for wintering deer, and the red oak trees contribute acorns as a critical food source for deer, bear, and turkey.  Tracks, scat, and buck rubs indicate abundant deer activity.  Limited canopy openings have been created during forestry operations, leading to a flush of ground-level growth beneficial to wildlife. Approximately 188 acres of the property is under the Fisher 480 forest tax law, which provides a handsome reduction in taxes, while being less burdensome than its 480a tax law successor.  Fisher 480 carries a very low administrative burden; there is no requirement to hire a forester or develop a forest management plan as with 480a.  The only requirement is that the landowner pay a 6% severance tax on the timber stumpage yield from timber sales.  The remaining acreage along the majority of the road frontage, approximately 151 acres is not under the Fisher 480. Although the property has significant road frontage, the physical access into the property is through parcel 119.-2-12 , via a deeded 50-foot right-of-way.  This also serves as the public access to the adjacent northern block of State land, as well as for the owners of parcel 119.-2-16.   The Hudson River Woods & Water property is located only 4.5 miles from Chestertown, 11 miles from Warrensburg, and 15 miles from the slopes of Gore Mountain—so all of the necessities are close at hand.  It is under an hour from Saratoga Springs, 1.25 hours from Albany, and ~4 hours from New York City.

$134,900

64 Acres

Northville, New York, 12134

Only minutes from Northville and the Great Sacandaga Lake, with plenty of public boating access, Rice Road Retreat property offers abundant game signs, showing good potential for a favorable hunt.  This secluded woodlot also provides an opportunity to site a private cabin or a home.   The 64 acres have been surveyed by the current owner, establishing with certainty the actual acreage, property corners, and boundaries.  Because the property has not been timbered in nearly 20 years, forest is mature and stately in appearance.  The diverse mix of softwood and hardwood species includes hemlock, white pine, red spruce, white ash, red maple, and yellow birch.   An unnamed creek, originating from a pond on Rice Road and joining East Stony Creek, passes through this property for a short distance, offering an aesthetic feature to be enjoyed by the new owner.  In addition to this creek, there is a small seasonal stream on the property that serves as a watering hole for transient wildlife. The property has 228-feet of road frontage on a year-round town maintained road.  Electric is at the roadside.  Rice Road is a dead-end road, with very little traffic other than the adjacentresidents.   The Rice Road Retreat property would be an excellent rifle or bow hunting parcel.  Water is available via seeps and streams and food plots could be strategically located.  There is an 800’ powerline right-of-way passing through the NE corner that would be a great location for a food plot; there is no need for cutting or stumping the ground, so the hard work has already been done.  Wildlife signs were observed for whitetail deer, turkey, fisher, and coyote.  The region is also noted for bear and moose sightings.     This property is within minutes of over 500,000 continuous acres of State Forest Preserve, publicly-accessible for recreational pursuits including backcountry camping, fishing, hiking, and hunting.  East Stony Creek and the Sacandaga River offer world-class rafting, kayaking, and fishing.  The property is only 7 miles from the Great Sacandaga Lake, with public launches at Northville, as well as marinas and boat-accessible lakefront restaurants.  Gore Mountain is less than an hour from the property, so the ski slopes are also within reach.       The Rice Road Retreat is 7 miles from Northville, for easy access to amenities, including groceries, gas, hardware, and dining.  It is less than an hour off Exit 27 of the NYS Thruway, under an hour from Saratoga Springs, 2.5 hours from Syracuse, and 4 hours from NYC.  There are several small airports in the region that could shorten your commute to this fantastic Adirondack property.

$218,900

34 Acres

Warrensburg, New York, 12885

Very secluded but located in a quiet residential neighborhood right in the Town of Warrensburg, the Split Rock Forest is 41.25 acres of beautiful woodlands waiting for you to build your forever home. The property is surveyed and boundaries are flagged.  Electric, Spectrum internet, and phone are available roadside, as is public water supply.  All residential homes within this neighborhood are on septic sanitary systems.   The current owner has used this property for recreation, including deer hunting and ATV riding, and has dug several watering holes to attract whitetails and other wildlife.  This property is situated very close to snowmobile trails.  Past timber harvesting has developed the browse layer within the forest, also to the benefit of wildlife.  The forest canopy was thinned under the direction of the landowner’s forester, who is also the listing agent.  The goal of this thinning was not only to promote understory growth and enhance wildlife habitat, but also to improve trails and grow quality timber for the future. Numerous ATV trails exist, which allow for great access within the 34 acres.   The Split Rock Forest Property is divided by a seasonal stream that terminates at the property line in a small wetland.  This wetland could be developed into a small pond, which would add to the great features of the property.  A “Grown-Up” tree fort was built in 2020.  It is a 12’ x 12’ elevated structure, backed up to a small rock outcropping.  It remains unfinished but is sided and has a steel roof and windows.  With a fire ring already in place, it would make for a unique camping spot, in a picturesque forest setting, yet so close to town.   This property is very close to the Lake George Wild Forest in Warrensburg, a 71-acre “forever wild” parcel that has Nordic cross-country ski trails, mountain bike trails, and provides direct access to the Hudson River for fishing, kayaking, and tubing.  As well the property is minutes from the SUNY ESF Pack Forest, a 2,500 acre publicly accessible property for fishing, hunting hiking and mountain biking.  Cronin’s Golf Course is almost walking distance from the property, offering the unique experience of golfing along the Upper Hudson River.   Warrensburg is well-situated, right off I-87, with Lake George Village, Queensbury, and Saratoga Springs to the south, with plenty of tourist attractions and amenities.   To the north and west, deeper into the Adirondacks, the recreational opportunities are boundless, with mountain peaks to climb, state lands to explore, and so much more.  

$699,900

141 Acres

Bakers Mills, New York, 12811

The Crane Mountain Horse Farm is a rare find in the Adirondacks:  a year-round home with spectacular views of Crane and Huckleberry Mountains, horse pastures, woods, and a pond.  This property, located just outside of the hamlet of Baker’s Mills in the Town of Johnsburg.  It is 141 acres, including ~14 acres in pasture, with a portion of that pasture in a food plot for whitetail hunting.  Horses are regularly turned out in these pastures to graze. There is a small pond (just shy of a quarter acre) not far from the house, which can be used for swimming, fishing, or simply entertaining.  The Cape Cod style house was built in 1987 by the current owner.  It is 2,300 sqft, with 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, plus an additional unfinished bedroom.  It has a modern kitchen and a dining room with a view, a full basement with a Bilco-style door for walk-out access.  The house has a single-bay garage, which is better described as an attached wood and utility shed.  In addition, there is a separate 2-bay garage that is heated and insulated, offering a year-round work space capable of housing all the equipment useful for such a property. The home is heated by a hot water radiator system, powered by an outdoor wood boiler.  In the colder months, the wood boiler also heats the domestic hot water; for the warmer months, there is an electric hot water heater as the outdoor wood boiler goes idle.  The house can also be heated by fuel oil if desired. The household’s potable water comes from a mountain spring in the woods, uphill from the house.  The water is gravity fed to the house from the spring and is pressurized by a pump and pressure tanks in the basement.  This system has been in use since the house was constructed, and has suited the needs of a family of 5 over the years. The property is comprised of 2 tax parcels, on both sides of Barney Hill Road.  It could be subdivided; uphill from the current home location, there are additional sites on the property that offer fantastic views of Crane and Huckleberry Mountains.  It also has great potential for an outdoor recreational business, such as glamping, tiny homes, horseback riding, or a dude ranch.  Other possible ventures; the property could be used as a small commercial or hobby farm to raise beef cows, sheep or goats, employing the wooded portions as a silvopasture.  The forested portion offers an endless supply of specialty wood products, a lifetime supply of firewood, and bolts for mushroom cultivation.  The property has great habitat for morel mushrooms, as each spring the property produces them by the pound.  Small groves of maple could be tended to and developed into a sugarbush.  The variety of vegetation between trees, shrubs and grasses offers a great opportunity for honey production.         The property has a successful track record for deer hunting, producing large-bodied bucks for the 40 years of ownership.  The landowner has established and maintained a productive food plot and has restored pastures that benefit both the horses and the wildlife.  He has also selectively harvested timber over the decades, which further enhances wildlife habitat.  The region offers unlimited recreational opportunities, with several hundreds of thousands of acres of State Forest Preserve, ~130,000 in the Town of Johnsburg alone.  State Forest Preserve lands offer camping, hunting, hiking, and back-county fishing, as well as horse trails and snowmobiling at certain locations.  Also within the region, there are hundreds of miles of rivers and streams for fishing and whitewater rafting.  Nearby lakes include Lake George, Lake Champlain, Loon Lake, Brant Lake and Schroon Lake, each offering public launches and marinas for seasonal boat storage.  The nearby ski village of North Creek is home to Gore Mountain Ski Resort, several restaurants and attractions, and grocery and hardware stores.  More amenities can be found in Warrensburg, Chestertown, and in the Glens Falls region. The Crane Mountain Horse Farm is just an hour from Saratoga Springs, 1½ hours from Albany, less than 3 hours from Montreal, and under 5 hours from NYC.  Nearby airports include Albany International (1.5 hrs), Plattsburgh International (under 3 hrs), and the smaller Warren County Airport outside Queensbury, NY (~45 minutes).  Property shown by appointment.  Proof of funds required.

$179,900

167 Acres

Ellenburg Depot, New York, 12935

Situated in the northern Adirondack Mountains, where scenic peaks give way to picturesque farms, the Dannemora Dream property is 167 acres of secluded forestland ideal for a wide range of recreational pursuits, including whitetail, grouse, and woodcock previous landowner created 3 separate clearcuts, each ~7 acres.  The clearcuts are filling in with abundant vegetation, including multiple tree species and raspberry/blackberry.  While the clearcuts provide great hunting opportunities for whitetail, grouse, and woodcock, they also serve as habitat for a variety of other wildlife species, such as rabbits and hares, moose, and other bird species. The remainder of the Dannemora Dream property contains more mature timber, of maple, ash, and other mixed hardwoods, plus a small, overgrown apple orchard near the front of the property.  Several locations would be suitable for food plots, given the soil quality.  This property does not lack for wildlife cover; there is abundant game sign between the clearcuts and the more mature timber. Included with the property are 3 hunting blinds, 2 ladder stands, and a fifth-wheel camper. 110 of the 167 acres is under a carbon sequestration program with Family Forest Carbon, the purpose of which is to encourage landowners to allow their woodlands to grow, mature, and sequester atmospheric carbon.  The offsets generated by the program are sold on the carbon market for purchase by carbon-polluting industries.  This property has been in the program for 1 year, with 19 years remaining on the contract.  Total payments over the life of the contract are $33,261, with payments to the landowner annually in percentage of the whole.  These payments may pay the yearly property taxes in part or full (% varies by year).  The carbon contract prohibits land conversion or timber removals (save for a small amount of cordwood for personal use) on the 110 acres.  The Carbon program does not prohibit recreation such as hunting, and hiking on the enrolled acreage. The Dannemora Dream property is located among rural homes, private forestland, and farms.  It is close to thousands of acres of State Land, including the Chazy Highlands Wild Forest, Spring Brook State Forest, and Lewis Preserve Wildlife Management Area.  All these areas have public access that allows for hunting and fishing, among other recreational pursuits. This property is near many Adirondack region attractions.  It is just over an hour from the Olympic Village of Lake Placid and the Adirondack High Peaks, a short drive from Lake Champlain, and just minutes from publicly-accessible Chazy & Upper Chateaugay Lakes.  There are also many trout fisheries nearby, including the Great Chazy, Salmon, Chateaugay, and Saranac Rivers. The Dannemora Dream property is just ½ hour from Plattsburgh International Airport and 1½ hours from Trudeau International Airport.  The City of Plattsburgh has all the amenities and box stores, as well as car dealerships, auto repair facilities, and more.

$249,900

61 Acres

Greenwich, New York, 12834

Situated on a height of land among the verdant dairy and cattle farms of Greenwich, NY, Twin Peaks offers spectacular long-distance views of Saratoga and Washington Counties and, on a clear day, the Adirondack Mountains. Twin Peaks is located on County Route 77/Bald Mountain Road, which is a paved, year-round road with electric service at the roadside.  This property was once a homestead, as evidenced by an old farm pond, dug well, and cellar hole.  Stone walls, which once delineated the property’s woods from its agricultural lands, crisscross the property.  Fields have since reverted to forestland over the last 100 years. The property lends itself to a small hobby farm, sugarbush, wild and cultivated mushroom production as well as natural foraging.  Given that the property is situated among farms and forest, the regional landscape offers great hunting opportunities, especially for whitetail deer which migrate among the varied and desirable landscapes of Washington County.  Twin Peaks is 61 surveyed acres of sugar maple and oak forest, with two heights of land that provide opportunities for existing and potential views.  Other possibilities include the construction of a pond or the development of the small, old farm pond into a scenic water and wildlife feature.  There is a camp on the property (in tear-down condition) located on a secluded, remote site nearly 1,800 feet from Bald Mountain Road.  From this location, the county road cannot be seen, and noise is greatly diminished due to the distance and vegetative buffer.  This property has been under the 480a tax program since 2017, with 57 of the 61 acres enrolled.  The remaining acreage allows for the siting of a home or camp.  A thinning harvest was conducted under the guidance of a professional forester, creating conditions that promote the long-term growth of high-quality timber, including white pine, red oak, and sugar maple. Forest management activities have established and improved interior access, with a favorable trail network suitable for ATV, horse, and hiking traffic.  Wildlife habitat and forage have also been enhanced, benefitting a wild range of species, such as woodcock, ruffed grouse, turkey, whitetail deer, and black bear. Twin Peaks is located just 3 miles from the Village of Greenwich, a picturesque village with all the necessities.  Saratoga Springs is only 16 miles away, with endless opportunities for dining and entertainment, including the Saratoga Race Track.    

$289,900

16.64 Acres

Hoosick Falls, New York, 12090

The Hoosick Homestead is the ideal retreat from the noise of a busy world, a respite from daily life in a quiet setting.  This 16.64-acre hideaway is situated in the foothills of the Town of Hoosick, in a peaceful, rural setting dotted with hayfields, dairy farms, and forests. With long-distance views of NY mountains and Vermont’s Green Mountains, this property is a true gem. The current owner has constructed a 3-season tiny home with modern conveniences.  A solar array powers all of the necessities for off-grid living.  Hot water is delivered by an on-demand, propane-fired hot water heater, and a four-burner propane-fired gas stove provides for efficient meal preparation.   The house is heated by a woodstove (to be retained by the Seller) and a wall-mounted propane heater.  A drilled well provides potable water to the home.   The 16.64 surveyed acres are accessed by a gravel driveway that reaches the home at a height of land (~920 feet), from which there are spectacular views to the south of rolling hills and the Green Mountains.  Views could be enhanced through selective tree cutting.  This property lends itself to siting a modern, year-round home either at the location of the current home, on other parts of the property with breathtaking views. This is an ideal property for homesteading.  There is ample room to expand the existing vegetable garden.  Within the 13 acres of woods, situated on a southerly exposure, there are multiple opportunities for agroforestry.  The forest could be used for silvopasture for goats, pigs, or chickens.  Trees could also be utilized for mushroom cultivation or harvested for wood products (woodworker-grade and custom cut lumber, firewood).  Provided the location, this property is well situated to local and regional farmers markets with the Village of Hoosick Falls, Bennington Vermont and Troy, NY.   The Hoosick Homestead is just below the 1,100-foot peak known as Indian Hill.  The forest on the property consists of mature red, black, white, and chestnut oak, all important to wildlife, as well as sugar maple and a variety of other hardwood species.  Fall colors are sure to add to the already picturesque surroundings.  Pasture trees below the house provide privacy between the house and adjacent neighbors, as well as a visual and sound barrier from the lightly traveled Breese Hollow Road. In addition to the property, Landowner will consider selling the Branson 4820 tractor, with only 720 hours, and the back-hoe attachment, as well as the shipping container. This property is close to many outdoor attractions, including the Green Mountain National Forest in southwestern Vermont, as well as thousands of acres of State Forests, Wildlife Management Areas, and State Parks, which are open to the public for various recreational pursuits.  Also nearby are fantastic fishing opportunities, specifically the stocked Walloomsac River and the Little Hoosick River.  The Hoosick Homestead is only 6 miles from Hoosick Falls, where all the necessities can be found.  It is just 7 Miles from historic Bennington, VT, and an easy 30-mile commute to Albany and Troy.   

$299,900

80.74 Acres

Granville, New York, 12832

This is an excellent opportunity to own a diverse property within the beautiful rural landscape of Washington County.  The Scenic Sugar Bush property is 80.74 acres of mixed hardwood and softwood forest, including an active sugar bush hosting ~3,000 taps, with an estimated 800 more available. In addition to maple syrup production, the property offers spectacular views.  From the frontage on State Route 149, the property gains 100 feet of elevation to a height of land that yields breathtaking vistas to the east of the Green Mountains in Vermont.  Selective tree cutting could expand upon these Sugar Bush is accessed by a 50-foot-wide strip of fee land (not a right-of-way) from Route 149 that is easily traversed by any vehicle.  Adjacent landowners along this 50-foot strip have rights of access to their respective properties.  There is electric service available roadside on State Route 149.  In addition, there is a residential electric right-of-way through the southwest corner of the property that could also provide electric service. The property is under Real Property Tax Law 480a, which offers very low taxes in return for proper, long-term forest management.  There is a perennial creek along the western boundary that meanders through the property for over 1,600 feet. The property also has 2 vernal pools, which offer breeding grounds for invertebrates, amphibians, and reptiles, and that also serve as water sources for thirsty wildlife. A snowmobile trail passes through Scenic Sugar Bush from Rt 149, heading west towards Lee Road.  This trail, C4D, which is maintained by the Granville Border Riders Snowmobile Club, offers direct access to miles of trail riding in NY and into Vermont.  The Snowmobile Club and the Landowner have worked in tandem to route the main sap lines through culverts, in order to accommodate both snowmobiling and the sugar bush operation. There are abundant outdoor activities within easy striking distance.  The Indian and Mettawee Rivers, which have public access and are stocked annually with trout, are nearly within walking distance from the property.  There are NY State Forests and Wildlife Management Areas scattered throughout Washington County, in addition to abundant recreational opportunities just over the border in Vermont (~1 mile to the east) on State and Federal lands. The 6 million-acre Adirondack Park, as well as publicly-accessible Lake George and Lake Champlain, are also just a short drive away. Scenic Sugar Bush is only 2 miles from the Village of Granville, where all of the immediate necessities can be found.  It is ~30 minutes from Glens Falls and under an hour from Saratoga Springs, which both offer additional opportunities for services, shopping, and entertainment.