3873 Union Valley Rd, De Ruyter, NY 13052

What a great opportunity to purchase a very affordable parcel to start a hobby farm, forever home or vacation getaway spot, located in an area renowned for wildlife conservation. Located off a year-round road, this property offers a diverse habitat with 2 acres of woods, 5 acres of tillable land/ pasture/open meadow as well as a spring fed pond. There is already an opening in place to pull into the property to the open field for ease of farm equipment or your camper, tent or build your own off-grid cabin. The Pond is located in the top left corner and stunning views of the farming valley can be seen for miles. Power lines are located at the road. In fact, with the surrounding wooded areas, farms and conservation managed state lands, wildlife thrives in this region. For even more outdoor recreation beyond this base camp, the property is only 2.5 miles from another 1835 acres of NYS public lands with Pitcher Springs State Forest, providing access to additional outdoor recreational activities such as hunting, fishing, hiking and primitive camping, while Taylor Valley State Forest is only 5 miles the other direction and offers 4638 acres for more outdoor enjoyment, hunting, snowmobiling, hiking on 9 miles of the Finger Lakes Trail that passes through the State Forest, as well as camping and a picnic/day use area. The renowned Otselic River is literally a few miles down the road from this property and offers excellent fishing for Brown trout, brook trout, smallmouth bass, and walleye, among other species. Winter sports in this area include snowmobiling on the many state & local trail systems nearby as well as downhill skiing & snowboarding in the winter at the Greek Peak Mountain Resort only 21 miles away, while in the summer zip lining, Sky Tours & mountain coaster rides are available as well. In addition, Dorchester Park and the Whitney Point Reservoir is 20 minutes away and offers a 1200 acre lake renowned for walleye, bass, perch and crappie fishing, a public beach, picnic areas and boat launch. Amenities and shopping are available in Cincinnatus, only 3 miles away. More shopping, restaurants & entertainment are available in Cortland 25 minutes away & Binghamton in less than 45 minutes. New York City/George Washington Bridge is 3.5 hours away.