Country Life: Over 50 Acres -
Florida buyer: "Mr. Vinyard was truly a pleasure to meet and spend time with.  He made arrangements on short notice to accommodate our schedule.  His wealth of knowledge on what it would take to start our own farming operations on the property heavily influenced our decision to submit this thoughtful offer."

Here you will find property where you can keep a few critters, enjoy the out of doors, and relax in the informal charm of your own farmhouse. Please contact us for aerial maps, an address, or for additional pictures. If you have questions, by all means ask. We are here to make your buying experience a great one!  Be sure to check other pages for properties that are somewhat larger  than this as you may find something just right there. Keep scrolling; there is a lot in here. And don’t forget to look under “Farms” as well. Some of the “Acreage” properties have barns, so if you don’t need a home, that is another spot to search.
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#1128, Eastern Herkimer County.  TEMPORARILY OFF MARKET
135 surveyed acres, organic certified
Amish area
Great old home, totally restored

#1128:  This 135 acre Hilltop Estate features the acreage you want, coupled with long views. It is certified organic and maybe 30 acres of the property are in hay meadows and another 10-15 or so are fields returning to nature - the remainder is wooded, with  fried topography and streams running through. This is a quiet location near the Montgomery County line, with Amish neighbors.

The home is special - built in 1860, it has 4089 square feet of living space, huge spacious rooms. It was thoroughly restored in 1989 and features oak floors throughout, along with much heavy crown molding, exposed box beams, some paneled and some stuccoed ceilings, some hardwood paneled walls and some with heavy wallpaper, ceramic tile where appropriate, thermopane windows throughout, and a stunning formal front hall and stairway. It has 2 large living rooms and  2 large master bedrooms, each with their own full baths,  3 1/2 baths total.

Let’s take a verbal tour through. You enter via double leaded glass windowed doors into a very wide formal hall, with paneled walls and a gracious stairs. To the right is a living room with a fireplace, box beams and real paneling on the ceiling. To the left is another huge living room with box beams, oak floors, a stone wall, and supplemental propane heat on one of the wainscoted walls. You can cut between them into the laundry and the downstairs bath and arrive at the formal dining room (or go direct). A beveled glass door separates the dining room from the hall and an arched doorway leads from it to the adjoining living room.

At the end of the front hall are 2 rooms. One is a large kitchen with a separate dining room, which features brick walls in the dining area. A long counter separates the two sections of this room. The other room is an L-shaped office where the owner conducts her business. Both walls and ceiling here are paneled. Please note that when I used the word “paneled” here , I am NOT talking about cheap 4x8 sheets of cheap fake wood - this is good stuff, done right.

Upstairs, one master bedroom features its own dressing room. Ceilings are box-beamed with paneling. A full bath is off this room. The other master bedroom is even bigger, if you can imagine that. It has it’s own bath, too. The library separates the two and this room functions as access to the other two bedrooms and the third full bath. Two stairways lead off the library and a pull-down stairs gives access to the attic.

Outside, the rich and opulent colonial appearance of the interior gives way to a more European feel, with stuccoed walls and exposed exterior beams. The home is hidden in its own tiny forest of gigantic spruce and maple trees, with cedars interspersed in places. It has a brand new roof. There is a 20x30’ 3 car garage. You will find a 12x28’ shed (old) and 2 sections of lawn enclosed by chain link fences to make it dog safe. There is also a 12x66’ concrete pad where a trailer once stood. It has its own septic.

 Low taxes here: on the entire 194 acres once owned (60 acres just sold), it’s under $6000.  All appliances are included: range, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, washer and drier. There are some mirrors and light fixtures that will not stay as they have sentimental value to the owner. These fixtures will be replaced with good quality ones before the closing.

Didn’t find exactly what you wanted? We maintain good relations with our competitors and, even though they do not specialize as we do, once in a while one of them will have a place. If you spy one, let us know and we will work with it for you.  You have spent time with us so we could see with your eyes. Let’s not give up our good working relationship.
                 Vinyard's Choice - Country Life (Over 50 Acres)      roland@vinyardschoice.com    518-673-3212