1580 State Highway 26, South Otselic, NY 13155

Wildlife Oasis: Prime Hunting from your Private Retreat w Pond

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 upscale 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 1/2 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 3/4 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. There is an extensive trail system providing 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 which 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.