FOX BROOK PRESERVE - COLD BROOK, NY"FOX BROOK PRESERVE"

Offered to discriminating buyers is a turnkey private preserve, with a 5700 square foot lodge, detached 1967 square foot dwelling, with all the amenities for year-round enjoyment. The property is comprised of approximately 287 acres and is made up of four tax parcels, situated in Cold Brook region of the Town of Ohio, Herkimer County, NY. This location is the ideal hub for day trips to much of what the Adirondack Park has to offer and is a convenient drive to many of the Parks most popular (and … lesser known) locations. Speculator 55 minutes, Old Forge 1-hour, Blue Mountain and Raquette Lake 90 minutes, Sacandaga Reservoir 90 minutes, Lake George/ Tupper Lake 2 hours 15 minutes, and Saranac Lake/ Lake Placid 2 hours 45 minutes. Right in your backyard, about 5 miles to the west is one of NY States nicest day-use areas, the Hinckley Reservoir Day Use Area, which includes picnic areas, sandy beach, canoe/kayak rentals, and volleyball court / horseshoe pits. Hinckley Reservoir also has a State operated boat launch on the eastern shore, off of NYS Route 365. This is truly a 4 seasons location with year-round access to ATV trails, snowmobile trails, fishing, hiking, and much more. Nearby shopping for day-to-day needs is about 25 minutes away in either Herkimer or Utica. Utica offers all the traditional big-box stores, shopping, restaurants, hospitals/ready-care, as well as a Bass Pro Shop/ Cabelas.

The main structure, built in 2019, is a fully insulated, 5700 square foot 40x80 pole barn that incorporates 2560 square feet of living space to complement the remaining square footage available for storage, all kept comfortable by in-floor radiant heating, with all the amenities for a cozy stay any time of year. There is an additional older structure, of stick frame construction with 1967 square feet of living space, utilities, well and septic, with an oil-fired hot air system. As a pre-existing structure, this building would be an excellent candidate for rehab, or complete rebuild with minimal permitting as far as the Adirondack Park Agency is concerned. Terrain varies from flat to gently rolling with a well-established interior trail network, with well-established boundary lines. Fox Brook, a Class A trout stream crosses the northwest corner of the property. The land area is about 75% mature forest, with the balance being transitional woodlands, and old pasture.

A professional assessment of the forest resource was completed in 2016 by a prior owner and is in the process of being updated in order to quantify the quality and value of the timber resource, that is a key element to a property of this type. Periodic thinnings of the forested areas, under the guide of a long-term forest management plan, ensure a productive, healthy forest that offers income from timber sales, superior wildlife habitat, and year-round access on interior trails and roads established in the process. The forest types include both mixed stands of hardwood and softwood species and mixed hardwood stands. Species present include pine, spruce, Balsam Fir, Black Cherry, Sugar and Red Maple, Yellow and White Birch. The property is eligible for enrollment in the NYS Forest Tax Law which offers up to an 80% in property taxes in exchange for a long-term forest management commitment. The transitional woodlands (areas gradually returning to forest from abandoned agriculture), and old pasture offer variety and opportunity for expansion for many uses, including horses, livestock, or croplands. These cover types offer unlimited potential for establishing and improving all types of wildlife habitat for many of the commonly seen species including white-tailed deer, black bear, Snowshoe Hare, Ruffed Grouse, Turkey, coyote, to name only a few.

Access is directly from NYS Route 8 with over 2300 feet of road frontage and is zoned as Adirondack Park Agency Rural Use for its entirety, offering future potential for development and expansion with a wide variety of permitted uses. Adirondack Park Agency Rural Use Zoning accommodates multiple uses with either no permit needed (non-jurisdictional) or minor permit for most activities including single family homes and accessory buildings, hunting clubs and preserves, agriculture, and many commercial uses. While the Adirondack Park Agency provides the general zoning and land use standards within the park, the Town of Ohio maintains jurisdiction over local laws governing building and provides all review, approval and inspection of individual building plans, permits, and day to day operations for town residents. The Town Hall, picnic pavilion and Town Park are located just around the corner on Nellis Road and is the site of the annual Snowbash in mid-September every year that includes the snowmobile grass drag races. Snowmobiling is very popular in the area and is supported by the community and local snowmobile club, the Ohio Ridgeriders, who manage and maintain a large network of trails that extend south to Newport, east to Salisbury, West to Hinckley, and north to South Lake, near Atwell.

A well-established interior road and trail network is in place that makes exploring and using the acreage easy and convenient. This road/ trail network could easily be expanded and interconnected to provide access to nearly the entire 287 acres. A 2017 boundary survey for the acreage is available and is a critical part of large acreage ownership as it aids in the location and maintenance of boundary lines and property corners. This location offers a unique opportunity to set up a family compound, hunting club, or other fractional ownership scenarios. Photos and written description are a good start; however, a property of this type can only be taken in and appreciated with an in-person visit.

Viewing the property can be done by appointment, and the best method of inquiry is to call the owner directly at 845-389-3489 with any questions, for additional details, and to make an appointment to view. Financing options are available through third party sources to qualified buyers. Thanks for looking..

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