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Charming Large Farmhouse with est. Blueberry Business
Acreage
15 ±
County
Chenango
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Address 789 County Road 42, LOT#WP001 South Otselic, NY 13155
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So many options with this spacious, quintesenntial farmhouse, originally built in 1860, with later additions, provides a total of 3360 square feet, including 5-7 large bedrooms and 2.5 baths, eat-in country kitchen, newer appliances, nice sized dining room and adjoining family room with propane stove for additional cozy comfort. Many rooms have been freshly painted, ready for the new owner. There are beautiful hardwood floors, main floor laundry room, newer windows, vinyl siding and a comfortable covered porch with trex decking. The 2013 addition is a main floor master bedroom, hardwood floor, huge walk-in closet,full bath and a Lennox wall mount ductless AC, and is on its own separate septic system. Nothing to worry about in bad weather with the protection of the stand alone Generac propane backup generator with transferable warranty that stays with the house. This property offers a rare opportunity to own this unique turnkey blueberry business, with 1100 mature producing bushes on 2.25 acres, supplying over 400 established customers annually. This lovely farm could be the new owner’s year round home with income from the blueberry business or it could be run as an AirBnB with the spacious farmhouse; or it could be a really special get-away vacation home, big enough for your family and friends to enjoy! There is a newer two car detached garage, as well as a 20 x 30 storage building for equipment, workshop or convert it for horses or other small livestock. There are two additional sheds available for any number of uses and a large chicken coop which could house a nice sized flock to supply the new owners as well as sell the poultry and eggs as another income stream from this property. The blueberry field is well maintained with easy to access, mowed rows and its own farmstand for the business. There is also a very nice woodlot with a mix of hardwoods including cherry, ash, maple and locust, and 850’ of a tributary to Gladding Brook meanders through the center of the property. Just over 300 yards down the road is the Perkins Pond State Forest and Pharsalia Wildlife Management Area, with nearly 6000 acres in the 7M Wildlife Management Area, and offers outstanding hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, snowmobiling among other activities for those seeking the pristine outdoors. A section of the popular Finger Lakes Trail, 950 mile hiking trail which traverses NYS, passes through the State Forest next to this property. In addition, the property is just two miles from the Otselic River, renowned for outstanding trout fishing. Essential amenities are available in the village of South Otselic, 2.4 miles from this property and additional shopping and restaurants are available 20 minutes away in Norwich, Cortland is a half hour drive and Binghamton one hour, NYC/George Washington Bridge is located just 3.5 hours away. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own your own established blueberry farm, while enjoying the beauty of this country property with so many outdoor activities nearly at your doorstep.
Details
- 3360 sf, 5-7 bedroom, 2.5 bath 1860 farmhouse with 2 car detached garage
- 2013 Addition provides main floor Master Bedroom & bath, huge walk in closet and wallmount ductless AC
- Freshly painted, beautiful hardwood floors and some newer vinyl windows
- Propane stove for additional cozy comfort
- 2.26 acre established you-pick turnkey Blueberry business with over 400 established customers annually
- Additional multi-use outbuildings for equipment storage or animals & large chicken coop
- Nice mixed hardwoods woodlot
- 850’ on Gladding Brook crosses through the property
- Perkins Pond State Forest (1895 acres) is 300 feet away & adjoins the Pharsalia Wildlife Management Area with another 4625 acres for hunting, hiking, fishing, camping , snowmobiling
- 950 mile Finger Lakes Trail - section passes through the eastern section of Perkins Pond State Forest nearby
- Renowned trout fishing in the Otselic River only 2 miles minutes away
- Amenities available in South Otselic only 2.4 miles away
- Norwich 20 minutes away, Cortland a half hour, Binghamton 1 hour & NYC/George Washington Bridge 3.5 hours
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Features
Wild Game, Whitetail, Turkey, Upland Game, Waterfront, Creek, Home, Improvements, Metal Buildings, Investment, River, Big Game, Small Game, Grouse, Other Game, Frontage, Roads, Road Frontage, County Road, Road Access, Pavement, Tillable / Production Acres, Vegetables / Produce, Housing, Building Improvements, Barn, Utilities, Electric, Generator, Propane, Water, Septic, Internet, Area Features, Public Hunting, Public Fishing, Public Access Area, Camping/Campground, Activities on Property, Hunting, Hiking, ATV Riding, Horseback Riding, Camping, Family Activities, Biking, Snowmobiling, Recreational Improvements
Land Type
Hunting and Recreational, Home on Acreage, Timberland
Land Details
Timber, Tillable
Outbuildings
Barn
Road Surface
Pavement
Property Type
Recreational Land, Residential Land, Timberland
Road Frontage
County Road
Improvements/Features
Big Game, Upland Game, Small Game
Land and Farm Property Types
Land - Hunting, Land - Residential, Timberland - Natural
Other Property Details
Utilities
- electric: onsite
- generator: onsite
- propane: onsite
- water: onsite
- internet: onsite
Coordinates
42.6294, -75.7752
Annual Taxes
$4,382
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