Established Blueberry Farm w House & Barns, next to State Forest
Rare opportunity to own this unique income-producing property with so much to offer the new owner with its turnkey blueberry business, with 1100 mature producing bushes on 2.25 acres, supplying over 400 you-pick customers annually. This lovely farm could be the new owner's year round home with income from the blueberry business; it could be run as an AirBnB with the spacious farmhouse; or it could be an special get-away vacation home, big enough for your family and friends to enjoy! The spacious, quintesenntial farmhouse, originally built in 1860, with later additions, provides a total of 3360 square feet, with 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. 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. 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. 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.