5 Acres +/- with Large Barn

Description

Escape to the country! Large barn with well, electric, foundations. Great building site. Former prime site. Good location for mini-farm, homesteading, weekend retreat, country dream house, etc.. Barn may be used for artist's studio, workshop, storage, etc. Build your heart's fancy and relax in the beautiful country. Watch the sunsets and breathe the fresh air! Quiet, well-maintained road in safe, friendly neighborhood. Close to town and shopping. Colgate University is 20 minutes away. Many extras (hay elevator, etc.) Ample space for gardens and a few of your favorite animals.
The well is 165 feet deep and is what they call a "drilled well". The water level starts approximately 8-10' below ground level. There is a water line from the well house (attached to side of barn) to the old foundations area where a new house could be built.
The electric service is provided via a pole and meter to the barn which has a 100 amp breaker box.
There is a old septic system. It may or may not be functionable.
The property is located on a well-maintained town road. Norwich, the county seat, is about 15 minutes away. Norwich has a very nice library, hospital, many nice restaurants, and lots of shopping (Walmart, Lowes, etc.) Sherburne, another shopping center, is also about 15 minutes away. Hamilton is about 20 minutes away. New York City is about a 3.5 hour drive away.
The views are spectacular! The neighbors are a comfortable distance away. The school bus shows up every morning at the end of the driveway.
There are many extras included with this property, including: hay elevator, woodstove, several face cords of firewood (ash), and a few bales of hay.
The mineral rights are not included. Also there is a small easement to a farmer's field in the back, and a pasture lane on the side of the property.
The property was last assessed at ,000. The annual land and school taxes are approximately ,600.