Essex County
Large Acreage Lakefront On Crown Point
0 Bridge Road (west side), Lot#WP001 Crown Point, NY 12928
Description
Nestled on historic Crown Point on Lake Champlain sits this versatile large acreage property with over 1,500' of lake frontage. There are endless opportunities for the aspiring farmer or outdoor enthusiasts with multiple locations to build your dream Adirondack home, cabin or farm with complete privacy complimented by stunning lake and mountain views. The gated entrance at the road opens up to a small 6-acre field with mountain views. From the gate, there is a well-built gravel road featuring drainage ditches and culverts. The road makes its way west through the property towards the lake. The front section of the property consists of a 56-acre block of mixed timber with an occasional apple tree. Numerous trails lead throughout the timber and can be cleaned up to provide opportunities for hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and riding ATVs or even horses. For those looking to start a farm, there is plenty of space for pastures and a barn. Midway through the property, the trees open up to a 36-acre tillable field. The field is well-drained and has several drainage ditches to help with runoff. Currently, hay production yields about 300-400 round bales per year. There is an additional 27-acre block of timber that runs along the southern boundary of the property to the lake. This section of timber includes numerous red and white oaks along with hickory, maple, birch, some white pine and hemlock. Towering white pine, hemlock and the occasional white birch frame multiple openings that give way to stunning views of the Adirondack Mountains across the lake to the west. There is a gentle bank that leads down to the edge of the lake with several areas with easy access. With over 1,500' of lake frontage, you can enjoy everything lake life has to offer, from swimming and boating to some of the best fishing on the lake. Hunters and outdoorsman take notice, the property boasts a healthy population of deer and turkey with heavy sign throughout the property from beds to rubs and scrapes illustrating consistent use. There are several fingers of timber that stretch out into the fields, providing incredible stand locations to take advantage of various wind directions. The timber tract on the southern boundary also includes a meandering stream bottom that drains into the lake. There is an incredible amount of sign in this location enhanced by several natural funnels and pinch points. Stay warm and enjoy the comfort of a brand-new elevated box blind on the north side of the property that will be included in the sale. The entire property is flat, with the exception of the small bank leading down to the lake. Whether you want to build your dream home or hunting cabin, this property has everything you could ever want with complete privacy. This is one of the rare parcels in NY on Lake Champlain that faces west, so you will be able to sit on your porch and watch the sunset over the Adirondack Mountains across the lake to the west. First established as Fort St. Frederic by the French in the 1730's, Crown Point became a major stronghold during the French and Indian Wars and later held by the British during the Revolutionary War. Today, you can explore the ruins of the fort, the museum, the lighthouse and the grounds of the park on the shores of the lake. Just past the park is Lake Champlain Bridge, connecting Crown Point, NY, to Chimney Point, Vermont, and providing excellent access to Middlebury to the South and Burlington to the North. The surrounding area of Essex County and Vermont offers a variety of activities, from fishing and golf in the summer to snowmobiling and skiing at nearby Gore and Whiteface in NY and Killington Mountain in VT. Incredible lake frontage with privacy, mountain and lake views, large agriculture producing acreage, excellent hunting and recreation abound, check this out today. Power is available at the road. Zoned "Resource Management" by the APA. Seller requirements ensure that serious buyers are prepared with proof of funds or pre-qualification, prior to scheduling a visit. Respectfully, access to the property is restricted without a licensed real estate agent present, ensuring both safety and respect for this remarkable piece of land.
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Small Game, Big Game, Predators, Waterfowl, Creek/Spring, Tree Stands/Blinds, Internal Road System, Seller's Mineral Rights Convey
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- 1,500' of lakefront
- 1,428' of road frontage
- Quality hunting
- Tillable acreage
- Stunning views
- Gated entrance
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