Abandoned farm gem on Tug Hill. Situated across the valley from the Adirondacks, parcel includes 4 contiguous lots. Multiple large spring fed beaver ponds attract geese and ducks. Seventy acres may be reclaimable for crop or pastureland. Forestry stewardship plan indicates 23 acres of developing sugar bush and 114 acres of northern hardwood timber. Balance is softwood stands, hemlock groves, spruce-fir forest, and wetlands. A Class C trout streams runs through the property with a Class A drinking stream originated in pioneer hardwoods stand. The agricultural land is edged by dozens of apple trees and some nice Cherry trees grow in the hardwood stands. Three deeded access points allow a variety of entry points or subdividing possibilities. State land is less than a mile away property is on the St. Lewis County snowmobile trail system. Many large deer, turkeys, grouse, snowshoe hairs, coyotes, geese, ducks, and occasional mouse and bear are on the property. This is a mature and balanced ecosystem with lots of food and water. A couple good trails would make it the ideal plot for a hunting club. Immediate timber value is low due to high grading in the ‘90s. However, deer love the beech trees and long term timber and gas / oil investments are a possibility. Land is over the Utica Shale and Trenton Black River formation and mineral rights are included. A large wind farm is not far down the road and nearby neighbors are putting in a grass fed beef ranch. With a brush hog and some round up, pasture acreage could be used as a low maintenance hay field. Without utilities, property may be of particular interest to the growing Amish community as well. Willing to sell in smaller parcels or owner finance. Happy to pay buyer's agent commission.
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