This 125-acre parcel features front footage on US Rt. 20 with the cabin and a main pond tucked in, hidden above the road making the property both private and accessible year-round. The cabin is move-in ready. Whether you are looking for a family retreat, hosting a hunting party or you plan to offer it as a short-term rental, it's fully equipped to accommodate your needs. There are 2 bedrooms, and also a bonus room w/ a pullout chair (twin bed) & a pullout couch (double bed). The living room features a leather sofa & chair/ottoman combo in front of the wood-burning stove. A large flat-screen Roku TV & a table that seats 6 are the perfect places to gather. Full bath w/ shower includes a washer & dryer. The kitchen is fully equipped with a full-size refrigerator, induction stove/oven, and dishwasher, as well as dishes, etc. The patio offers both Weber gas & charcoal grills. There is a heat pump for heating & AC in the living room w/ individual heaters and AC in each bedroom. The highlight of the cabin is the hot tub that overlooks the pond w/ solar string lights that make the nights magical. There is a swing, a firepit w/ 4 ADK chairs, a deck with a table, 6 chairs, and a huge, solar-lit umbrella for outdoor dining. Behind the house is a new shed, which includes a riding lawn mower & gardening tools. A cell tower directly across Rt. 20 provides perfect cell service & hotspot internet access throughout the property. Work from the cabin during the day & enjoy a lazy night cooking, eating under the stars, soaking in the hot tub, or enjoying a fire – indoors or out at this peaceful getaway in the woods. The woods feature several trails that lead to the 2 other spring-fed ponds on the property & traverse the land up to the top where the property adjoins 3,430 acre Beaver Creek State Forest. A mixture of hardwoods including maple, ash, and pines are located throughout the property. Several small creeks cut through, providing water to attract deer & other wildlife. A permanent, enclosed hunting shelter overlooking a meadow is great for keeping warm during deer hunting season. This property is both a hunter’s dream and a great escape for the entire family!
The zoned-mixed 8-acre property serves as the dream lot for your dream home, while also being perfectly situated to bring all of your commercial use aspirations to fruition! The stunning scenery awaits each day with a clear view of the hills in the distance, while vegetation bordering the lot evokes a truly cinematic landscape. Enjoy the benefits & beauty of 2 personal ponds on the property, while the limitless acreage provides the means to fulfill all of your recreational desires. The lot resides privately right outside the heart of Bridgewater, local to all daily amenities & necessities. The property’s location is central to many State Forests; some including Beaver Creek, Albert J. Woodford Memorial, Gorton Lake, & Mt. Hunger! Waterville & West Winfield are a short 10 minute drive away, while day trips to Canadarago Lake & America’s hometown of Cooperstown is made easy being 26 miles away from the property. Current structures residing on the property include a garage & a workshop space. Now is your chance to acquire the perfect place to call home, with the ability to design the property to your liking every step of the way.
The median home value in Bridgewater, NY is $322,500. This is higher than the county median home value of $178,500. The national median home value is $338,100. The average price of homes sold in Bridgewater, NY is $322,500. Approximately 65.33% of Bridgewater homes are owned, compared to 15.02% rented, while 19.66% are vacant. Bridgewater real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you’re interested in, contact a Bridgewater real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
Bridgewater, New York has a population of 1,367. Bridgewater is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 28.37% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 27.03%.
The median household income in Bridgewater, New York is $55,515. The median household income for the surrounding county is $61,733 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Bridgewater is 39.9 years.
The average high temperature in July is 78 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 12.4 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 43.6 inches per year, with 83.1 inches of snow per year.