164 acres Recreational Retreat with Cottages, Buildings, Trails and Pond in Deruyter NY 1720 County Road 12

This 164 acre property consists of camp buildings, cottages, trails and a large 7 acre private pond located in Deruyter NY, Chenango County.

Rare opportunity to own an exceptionally diverse 164-acre retreat. This one-of-a-kind property offers a stunning blend of natural beauty, recreation, privacy, and potential income opportunities making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, homesteaders, investors, or anyone seeking a peaceful upstate escape.

At the heart of the property is a breathtaking 7-acre pond surrounded by rolling scenery, mature trees, and approximately 1.5 acres of manicured lawn. Ducks are regularly seen on the pond, along with occasional geese, adding to the peaceful atmosphere. A small babbling brook winds through the land creating excellent wildlife habitat and enhancing the tranquil setting throughout the property. Bald eagles have been spotted regularly on the property, including an active nest, alongside abundant populations of white-tailed deer, turkey, grouse, and other small game animals.

The land itself is incredibly diverse featuring open hardwood ridges, thick pine stands, creek bottoms, brushy wildlife cover, open meadows, apple trees, and a 4-acre hay field. In the springtime, wild ramps emerge throughout the woods, while beautiful red and white trilliums can be seen blooming beneath the hardwood canopy. The varied terrain creates exceptional hunting and recreational opportunities while also offering beautiful scenery in every direction.

Privately situated on the property is an older ranch-style cottage featuring two bedrooms, one bathroom, electric service, well, septic, central heating, and a ground-level walkout basement with garage space. At the north end of the pond, tucked into the woods, sits a smaller newer cottage that has been used as an artist’s studio and sleeping quarters offering additional space for guests, creative use, or a quiet retreat overlooking nature.

The property also contains remnants of a former Boy Scout camp, including the original meeting hall and other small outbuildings, with underground water lines and power already servicing multiple structures. The east side of the property features dozens of accessible ATV and walking trails along with multiple primitive campsites tucked throughout the woods and around the pond making this property perfectly suited for a private campground, family compound, hunting retreat, or outdoor recreation business.

This unique property spans both sides of County Road 12. The west side of the road is primarily wooded with a diverse mix of hardwoods and pine stands, along with an established trail system that provides excellent access for hunting, hiking, and recreation. There is also an approximately 1-acre open area along County Road 12 on the west side that could make an outstanding additional home or cabin site. Multiple other areas throughout both the east and west sides of the property offer potential future home sites for those looking to expand, build a family compound, or create additional rental or recreational opportunities.

Accessibility is excellent with frontage along County Road 12, while still maintaining an incredible sense of privacy and seclusion. Part of the property is enrolled in the 480A Forestry Program offering potential tax savings.

Whether you envision a hunting club, campground, homestead, family retreat, or simply your own private nature preserve, this property offers unmatched versatility, scenery, and character.

Priced at $398,900.  Contact Brian Jackson 607-280-1058 for more information and to schedule a private showing.

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