"The Preserve" - 2 Barns, 2 Ponds, Stream, Woods And Borders NYS Land

"The Preserve" is an extraordinary home where Adirondack style meets Yellowstone - on 150 +/- acres w 2 barns, 17+/- acres of ag fields, 2 ponds, feeder trout stream and woodlot with timber. Built in 2005, this 4896 sq. ft. stick frame home features massive log pillars, 12" half-log western ponderosa pine siding, 4 oversized bedrooms, 6.5 baths, huge dining room, 2 living rooms and a truly gourmet kitchen. An additional 1345 sf lower level has a workout room, laundry & large bar/rec room for a total of 6241 sq. ft. of living space. Culinary dreams come true in the 400 sf Chef's Kitchen featuring: 60" Wolf stove with grill, 2 full size ovens & 6 gas burners; 60" Wolf Hood vent, full size stainless shelf with 2 infrared heat lamps; KitchenAid warming drawer, (2) KitchenAid dishwashers, Samsung French door refrigerator; 35 ft of granite counters, custom hickory cabinets & 7x9' walk-in pantry. Entertain in the stunning 17x30' dining room, which eats 30 guests, soaring cathedral ceiling, 3-tier antler chandelier, enormous ponderosa pine beams, floor to ceiling fieldstone fireplace & wall of glass sliders leading to 20x30' Trex covered deck. All 4 bedrooms are oversized, each with its own full bath & individually zoned thermostat for personalized comfort. The primary bedroom has a gas fireplace, 2 separate "his and hers" baths and walk-in closet. Other bespoke features include: locally hand-wrought iron railings, Hickory hardwood flooring as well as Tennessee limestone, Bluestone and Soapstone, custom-cut half log open staircase, fieldstone floor to ceiling see-through gas fireplace made with stones off the farm & hand hewn beam mantel repurposed from the original 1820 farmhouse. Hand-crafted cabinetry including the kitchen and 4 bathrooms from local hickory, cherry and even basswood sourced from the original farmhouse. The finished basement features a 694 sf rec room w pool table & custom log bar seats 12 with bar sink, wine cooler & bluestone bar top. Both house and barn are newly stained Fall 2025. The natural gas furnace has 9 zones, while the outdoor wood-burning Central Boiler offers inexpensive heating. Other details are copper plumbing, ALL walls & ceilings insulated, Superior poured concrete/insulated foundation, 1500 gallon septic w separate drywell, a 365 ft drilled well with carbon water filtration system & excellent internet service. A restored 3 story barn (1880) & new 50x40' garage/barn (2023) room for 4+ vehicles & a 20x60' extension have power, lighting, water and concrete pad with 2 acre grass field suitable for livestock or horses. Bordering 1043 acres of Otselic State Forest, this property is mostly wooded w/ a mix of maple, cherry, ash & hemlock, with hiking/RV trails and 1945' of Middletown Brook, a feeder trout stream. With diverse topography, 17+/- acres of hay fields & multiple water sources, surrounding wild apple trees and native brush providing browse and bedding areas, this property offers ideal opportunity for observing wildlife and outdoor recreation. Within 5 miles, there are 7 more State Forests w/ over 25,000 acres offering hiking, fishing, canoeing, hunting and snowmobiling. More fishing available on the Otselic River 2 miles; Chenango River 14 miles; Whitney Point Reservoir 30 miles & world-class Oneida Lake 44 miles. Golf is available in nearby Norwich 15 miles, Hamilton 18 miles & Turning Stone Resort & Casino 37 miles. Miles of snowmobile trails are accessible nearby, while skiing available at Greek Peak Mountain Resort 37 miles, Labrador Mountain 22 miles & Song Mountain 32 miles. Ithaca and the amazing Finger Lakes Region are just one hour drive, as is the renowned Cooperstown, with the Baseball HOF, museums, theater and Otsego Lake . Amenities are nearby within 15 mins, while add'l. restaurants, shopping and entertainment less than an hour: Cortland/Syracuse area 45 mins; Binghamton/Cooperstown/Utica >1 hr. NYC/GWB 3.5 hours. *Property is owned by a Real Estate Broker. **Less acreage is available if desired.