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Wildlife Oasis: Prime Hunting From Your Private Retreat With Pond
Acreage
340.22 ±
County
Chenango
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Address 1580 State Highway 26 South Otselic, NY 13155
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Located in the heart of central New York, in an area renowned for conservation, wildlife management and outstanding hunting, your new private retreat awaits you. Built in 2019, this 1344 square foot ranch style home offers 3 ample bedrooms, 2 modern up-scale bathrooms, an open floor plan and comes fully furnished (with the exception of the taxidermy). The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, propane range/oven, microwave and refrigerator along with granite countertops and a custom-made, matching granite dining table. The great room features a dramatic floor-to-ceiling river rock wood-burning fireplace in addition to the propane-forced air heating system. Flooring throughout the house is hardwood or slate tiles. For exclusive privacy, the house is set back ½ mile from the main road and features all utilities in place (drilled well, private septic, electrical service, and internet) along with a Generac generator and a security system installed. Relax and take in the fresh air and gorgeous valley views from the covered porch, which runs the length of the house, or enjoy the new ¾ acre pond suitable for swimming and water recreation. This property enjoys the perfect combination of diverse topography, providing excellent habitat to grow trophy whitetails, as well as area wildlife, including wild turkey, grouse, rabbits, and other native birds and mammals There are 56.5+/- acres of tillable hay fields, some currently harvested by a local farmer providing additional income to this homeowner, and 110+/- acres of woods containing a mix of hardwoods and soft, offering future timber income potential as well. Multiple box blinds and tree stands are strategically located throughout the property and will remain. An extensive trail system provides access throughout, along with a large clover food plot at the top of the hill. Wild apple trees are scattered throughout, providing additional attractive food source for the deer, turkey and native wildlife. There are 2765 +/- feet of a year-round stream, Gorge Brook, that runs along this property as part of a unique, scenic hiking trail and features waterfalls leading down into the village of South Otselic. This property also borders nearly 4700 acres of the Pharsalia Wildlife Management Area, the oldest WMA in NYS and offers additional hunting, hiking, fishing and snowmobiling opportunities. In addition, a public access area is located just across the road from this property on the Otselic River, a registered trout river that is stocked annually with over 16,000 brown trout in addition to the wild brown and brook trout. Amenities are immediately available in South Otselic, as well as in Cincinnatus, within 10 minutes. Additional shopping, restaurants, and entertainment are available within 25 miles in Cortland or less than an hour to Binghamton. NYC/George Washington Bridge is just 3.5 hours away from this Wildlife Oasis! Additional tillable and timber parcels available.
Details
- Amazing private retreat with diverse habitat of fields, woods, pond, stream
- Quality cabin built 2019 with ~1300 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, all utilities
- Comes fully furnished (not including mounts or personal items)
- Security System installed and Generac generator
- Beautiful 3/4 acre pond
- Multiple hunting towers and blinds in place, strategically located food plots
- Easily accessible to hike or nice trail system throughout
- Borders Pharsalia Wildlife Management Area with 4689 acres
- Across road from public access to Otselic River, renowned for trout fishing
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Summary
Feeds
Trulia, Zillow
Roads
Road Frontage
Fishing
Bass, Trout
Land Type
Hunting and Recreational, Waterfront, Home on Acreage, Ranch and Farm, Timberland
Waterfowl
Duck, Geese
Wild Game
Upland Game, Small Game, Big Game
Waterfront
Creek, Pond (0-3 acres), Frontage
Land Details
Pasture, Timber, Tillable, Grass, Hay, Open, Pond
Road Surface
Pavement
Type of Home
Residential, Country Home, Cabin
Property Type
Farms, Recreational Land, Residential Land, Timberland, Hunting Land
Road Frontage
State Highway
Nearby Features
Public Hunting, Public Fishing, Camping/Campground, Boat Ramp, Golf Course
Improvements/Features
Small Game, Big Game, Upland Game, Predators, Waterfowl, Creek/Spring, Food Plot, Tree Stands/Blinds, Trail Network, Gated Entrance, Seller's Mineral Rights Convey
Activities on Property
Hunting, Hiking, ATV Riding, Camping, Biking, Fishing, Boating, Horseback Riding, Family Activities, Snowmobiling
Tillable/Production Areas
Tillable, Softwood Trees, Hay, Hardwood Trees
Land and Farm Property Types
Land - Hunting, Land - Recreational, Land - Residential
Recent Property Improvements
Food plot, Trail network, Tree stand/Blinds, Gated entrance
Other Property Details
Utilities
- electric: onsite
- propane: onsite
- sewer: onsite
- generator: onsite
- water: onsite
Coordinates
42.64196, -75.77504
Annual Taxes
$9,852
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