179 Fisk Hill Rd, Mount Upton, NY 13809

This beautiful, family friendly home, remodeled in 2012, with 3000+/- square feet of living is a buyer's dream for buyers looking for a spacious, easy to care for home, with room for hobbies, work from home or entertaining. The house was updated from top to bottom in 2012 and features 6 large bedrooms, 3 full baths and an additional washroom. There is an oversized entry with plenty of room for coats and boots, leading in the main living/family room area, which features a wood stove for extra coziness. This light-filled open living area leads to the large dining room, with plenty of room to expand for gatherings of friends and extended family. The sizable separate U shaped kitchen with additional peninsula bar offers enough space for multiple cooks, tons of work area and storage, as well as an eating area for casual and quick meals. Shaker style oak cabinets, aasy to maintain Pergo floors and stainless steel appliances set off this inviting space. There is laminate plank flooring throughout the rest of the main floors, which is pet friendly, allergen resistant and easy to clean, while the radiant heated floors provide optimal comfort on both the first and second floors. There is a nice sized bedroom on the first floor, along with a full bathroom. There is also a walk-in pantry or utility closet, as well as a second entryway with a large coat closet for storage. Moving upstairs, check out the gorgeous contemporary wood staircase with railing leading to the second floor. The additional 5 bedrooms are very spacious, including the master bedroom, and have walk-in or large closet space. There is also a laundry chute from the 2nd floor bedrooms to the basement laundry area. Ceiling fans in each room offer additional cooling comfort if needed on warm summer days. There is a poured concrete basement under the main house addition, where the utilities are located, as well as the laundry area and a very nice workshop area. The basement is also well lit with natural light from the french doors to a stairwell with retaining walls leading to the backyard. The front of the house features a covered porch to relax and enjoy the lovely views down the valley. In the back there is a nice yard, leading to a 1 car detached garage, 14' x 32' and an above ground pool. Beyond this, there are approx. 4 acres of open land ideal for gardening, where there is a current vegetable garden, but also suitable for horses and/or a small farm. There are several sheds in good condition which could be used for small animals, chicken cooper and storage, as well as a whimsical children's playhouse. Beyond this is 3+/- acres of woods, with a stream approx. 432' long cutting across the back. South Hill State Forest offers 1314 acres of outdoor recreation only 5.6 miles away, offers additional hunting, camping, hiking, snowmobiling and horseback riding opportunities. The property is located in the Gilbertsville-Mt. Upton School District and is just 5 miles from the quaint village of Mount Upton, while larger Sidney is 6 miles away. There is a cell tower nearby Oneonta is only 22 miles away, while Cooperstown is less than an hour both offering a host of additional amenities, shopping and entertainment, including the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown Dreams Park, Cooperstown All Star Village, as well as hospitals, area colleges, and cultural attractions like the Fenimore Art Museum, Farmers Museum, Brewery Ommegang, and Glimmerglass Theatre. Outstanding fishing awaits nearby on the renowned Unadilla River which runs 1.5 miles from this this property or on nearby Otsego Lake, 4046 acres of pristine water, with lake trout, walleye and perch among many other species, the Glimmerglass State Park, with its public beach and picnic grounds, as well as fantastic water recreational activities. This lovely property is less than 3 hours from the George Washington Bridge/NYC and offers so many opportunities: in the heart of NYS.