Country Living: 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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#1115 - Eastern Otsego County, the Historic Joshua Pinney Tavern and Home (1790)
Seldom does such a historical property come for sale. The Pinney Tavern was a life-long restoration project for its former owners, now deceased. And you can reap the fruits of their careful labor. It is on both State and National historic registries, which protects the exterior (but not the interior) from out of character changes. There is about an acre of land here, within the Historic District of a very quiet tiny hamlet outside Cooperstown, with another 34 available (see below for information on that), beautifully landscaped, and set back from the road.
The Tavern was a spec project, only built in 1790, by George Hyde Clark (of Hyde Hall fame) and sold within the year to Joshua Pinney, who operated it as a tavern in addition to using it as his residence. It is well-kept and large, with over 5248 square feet under the roof (not all can presently be used for living space), And it is very original, restored exactingly where it needed work. There are 7 – count 'em 7 – Rumsford fireplaces here, refinished plank floors throughout, wavy-glass 12/12 windows, period-appropriate stenciling, faux painting, a dry & brick-floored basement, tons of storage space, found in 2 attics, a large 2 story woodshed and also in far more built-in cabinets and nooks and crannies than would normally be found in a home of this era. It has a total of 18 rooms, 6 of them bedrooms, and 3.5 of them baths. A two story portico with a wooden block faux stone lower enclosure towers across the front and a circular drive complements the grand feeling one gets when you first see the property. Heat is hot air and radiant floor (one room) and there is a new hot water heater and oil tank. All appliances, a safe, and all light fixtures stay. A good drilled well services the home.
This is a home that begs to be used for additional purposes, professional offices, home business, B&B, whatever is in keeping with its historical character. It's proximity to Cooperstown pretty much guarantees success as a B & B.
Front Hall
Let me take you on a room by room tour. As you enter the home, you see a 10' wide Front Hall, with a hand painted checkered floor and a wide Cherry staircase. To the right is a Parlour (16x16') where they unearthed a hand painted mural thought to be painted by William Price (son-in-law to Rufus Porter). Price's only other known such work resides in the world-famous Winterthur Musuem.
Parlour w/Area Mural
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Stenciling
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 Liquor Cabinet
The tavern's Liquor Room (11x16') is off this, with a wooden-barred repository for the bottles, which were in turn stored in drawers and cabinets. To the south is the South Parlour (16x17'), a bright sunny room with built-in bookcases bay windows, a pocket door, fireplace, and gilded accents.
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South Parlour
On the other side of the front hall is the Library, with more built-in bookcases, another fireplace, and the remnants of an original circus poster (from the 1700's ) on the wall. It was first used as a bar room and is 16x16'. To the east is a Study and a stenciled cherry plank-floored Bedroom with a fireplace and its own full bath + a writer's nook. Its dressing room is now a room walled by closets.
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Study
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Dining Room
South of this is the arched-ceiling Dining Room (13x20'). It features another fireplace, many built-in, recessed lighting, a pull-down candelabra, a dumb waiter (no longer used). Behind this is the Kitchen and the Keeping Room, now used as an informal dining room/study. This area is 16x28' and has a half bath, a fireplace, warming overs, many built-ins and two porches off it. The section used as a kitchen is smaller and utilizes shelving rather than cabinets. It is fully functional.
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Keeping Room
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A 17x44' 2 story Woodshed is behind this area. It can be accessed from either floor. There is a beam across the top which is curved, giving additional headroom as well as provoking comments. This area can be used for additional living space or an apartment, a home business, or just leave it as it is for storage.
Upstairs Hall (part of former Ballroom)
At the head of the Upstairs Front Hall, was the Ballroom. It does not look like that now; only a piano there gives it away today. The walls to the rooms to the north were designed to be moveable, creating a room nearly 26x27'. The floors were spring-loaded for better dancing. This area features a swirled rose-colored light fixture.
To the south are 2 rooms, a small Sewing Room (8x11') and a Bedroom (16x16' + 8x11') complex with its own bath. And a fireplace of course.
To the south are 2 rooms, a small Sewing Room (8x11') and a Bedroom (16x16' + 8x11') complex with its own bath. And a fireplace of course.
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Drover's Room
To the north, in former ballroom space, is a 16x16' Bedroom with a fireplace and a wall of cupboards. Behind it is a Storage Room and a full bath, as well as walk-up access to the Main Attic. The main attic was once used as a semi-secret meeting space for the Masons and it has a vaulted plaster ceiling at one end.
Behind this area is the Drover's Room, now used as a study or extra bedroom and behind it another bedroom. At the very end is a 2 roomed Laundry Area with a former compartmented grain bin providing space to hide dirty clothes until you are ready to wash them. There are additional storage cabinets here as well. And at the very end you look into the second story of the woodshed.
Doctor's Office
Let's go outside now and explore the buildings there. In the front is a small one-room former Doctor's Office. It was on the property, got moved away decades ago, and when the owner had a chance to bring it back, he jumped at the opportunity. A Blacksmith Shop of 2 rooms is located to the side of the tavern. It no longer has the equipment so cannot be used for that again without restocking. In the back is a carriage home. It is 2 story with an office in the loft, and is used for storage today. It needs work. In the very back is a 2 room free-standing Milkhouse.
End of Woodshed & Carriage Barn
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Carriage Barn
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Milkhouse (barn on acreage behind it)
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You will get over an acre of land here with the lines extended some feet beyond the original lines to the area now defined by the lawn. Behind this is additional land that the family owns, deeded separately. There are 35 acres to this piece. 8 acres are a field, and the remainder is woods and abandoned pasture. A stream flows through it and at the edge is small waterfall. If you wish to add this land for $69000 more, you will also get a good large barn as well. Or they could subdivide and sell just the part you want, retaining the rest. They are also willing to give you deed restrictions on this land to require it to stay undeveloped and agricultural.
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Barn (on the acreage portion)
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The home property of 1 acre, the tavern and historic outbuildings, is priced at $357000. Taxes, on everything they own here (all 35 acres), total around $10000 and no deductions have been taken by the family. Your figure should be significantly less. If you want the additional 35 acres and the barn on it, remember to add $69000. Let's give the heirs an offer they cannot refuse and let them get on with their lives.
Note: we have for sale nearby an historic country store + 2 very original homes. Ask us about them too. They are below.
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Note: we have for sale nearby an historic country store + 2 very original homes. Ask us about them too. They are below.
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#1107 Eastern Otsego County
Take a step back in time with this original country store, unchanged since the 50's. It is in fine structural shape and sits on .13 acre in a tiny hamlet just outside Cooperstown. It enjoys a corner lot with stops signs, so everyone has to see the store and no one can go fast past it. It is currently used for antiques, curios and collectables and the family could make the stock available if desired.
Take a step back in time with this original country store, unchanged since the 50's. It is in fine structural shape and sits on .13 acre in a tiny hamlet just outside Cooperstown. It enjoys a corner lot with stops signs, so everyone has to see the store and no one can go fast past it. It is currently used for antiques, curios and collectables and the family could make the stock available if desired.
Dating from the mid 1800's, it is 55' long and has a completely rebuilt basement, done to stabilize the property for generations to come. The main floor is one gigantic room, with copious shelving on the sides, tables in the center. The counter is still there and stays with the property, along with all the shelving. Heat is by a single wood stove. There is electric, but no water or bathrooms.
On the second floor are 3 rooms, l one large and 2 more normal sized. I believe the smaller rooms were once used for living quarters, and the larger one for storage. I should add that we have a home right across the street that is for sale and would take good care of any living needs a new owner might have.
The upper floor, the attic, is strictly storage. but it features an amazing geared freight elevator, once used to haul items to the second floor or attic. Double doors in the second floor allow items to be moved inside easily.
The upper floor, the attic, is strictly storage. but it features an amazing geared freight elevator, once used to haul items to the second floor or attic. Double doors in the second floor allow items to be moved inside easily.
I can see this being employed for any number of uses: country store, warehouse and store for an internet business, craft shop, home, light manufacturing... And at the low price of $58000, any of this is feasible. Taxes are just $1641 total and the property (along with the neighbors – it is in an Historic District) is protected with covenants so that the historical character of the area remains intact.
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NEW LISTING
#1127 - Northern Otsego County - Location, location, location - this lot has it. On the main drag of a country town far from large towns, and adjoining the new supermarket plaza, in the hottest area for development, we have a 1.2 acre lot (198’ X 268’). It has ample parking, high visibility, and is zoned commercially. There is 417’ of road frontage on two roads as it is a corner lot. The terrain is level and well-drained.
#1127 - Northern Otsego County - Location, location, location - this lot has it. On the main drag of a country town far from large towns, and adjoining the new supermarket plaza, in the hottest area for development, we have a 1.2 acre lot (198’ X 268’). It has ample parking, high visibility, and is zoned commercially. There is 417’ of road frontage on two roads as it is a corner lot. The terrain is level and well-drained.
iThere is a building, used for years in the past as a professional office, then a shop. It was built in 1960 and has 768 square feet of space on the first floor. Though fundamentally sound, it is not in good repair. Bathrooms have been sealed shut as they are not up to today’s codes. We visualize a new owner building something much larger here, something exactly suited to their own purposes. rather than rehabbing and adapting this building. But you could do that if you preferred
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The owner asks $125000, but don’t be shy in making your offer as all offers will be seriously considered. Taxes are only $1465, cheap, and the low taxes will only add to your margin of profit.
Amy Stetson is the agent most familiar with this. For an in-hand description, give her a call at 518-332-0158.
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Amy Stetson is the agent most familiar with this. For an in-hand description, give her a call at 518-332-0158.
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#1092 - North Central Montgomery County Country home and large garage with commercial potential if you want - beautiful setting with long views and surrounded by fields. There are 1.3 acres here, an attractive lot with a couple of fruit trees and just enough shade. And a big garden spot. Water is from a drilled well and goes to both shop and home.
#1092 - North Central Montgomery County Country home and large garage with commercial potential if you want - beautiful setting with long views and surrounded by fields. There are 1.3 acres here, an attractive lot with a couple of fruit trees and just enough shade. And a big garden spot. Water is from a drilled well and goes to both shop and home.
The home is well over 100 years old and has large rooms, about 2000 ft2 of them. Downstairs, at opposite ends, is a large mud room and a woodshed. The living space, both up and down, has a good feel and flow to it. Most of the rest has an open floor plan with a kitchen/dining area and a double living room with a fireplace. The master bedroom is also downstairs. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms, and 2 of them are large. The home is in good condition but will need work to bring it to “English” standards – the principal things being better floors and electric and baths. There is an old septic, not used since the Amish first moved in some years ago. Do not trust the wiring that is left in place. It is heated by wood stoves (not included). The basement is good for a home of this age and extends underneath nearly all of the home. (For general information on Amish homes, please read our 9/13 blog. If you want inside pictures, please ask separately. My agreement with the community is that we do not post inside photos where that are available for the world to see. If you want to share them with family or close friends, that's OK.)
The workshop is roughly 38x53' and it has a 12' door in the front so it can accommodate good-sized trucks. Used now as a shed building enterprise, it could be easily adapted for most any commercial use for which you might need a building of this size. Not insulated, though it is heated by a wood stove.
The livestock barn is 24x28' and has 3 straight horse stalls, a box stall, and a cow stall, with overhead hay space. There are a couple of small sheds included in the sale, among which is an 8x8' chicken coop.
Taxes are $3100 and the price was just lowered to $69000. Offers anyone? He is ready to deal.
Taxes are $3100 and the price was just lowered to $69000. Offers anyone? He is ready to deal.
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#1102 East Central Montgomery County
This classic sidehall Colonial country home, built in 1792, has just been renovated, with care taken to keep it in proper character for a home of this era. It sits on 3.1 open acres and has country views in all directions, and is surrounded by large well-kept homes on acreage and also a meticulously kept hobby farm. You will see animals occasionally grazing behind you, a variety of long-horned cattle, horses, and mules. This is located a few miles south of Exit 28 so it is an easy commute to the Capital District and it has the sought-after Fonda Schools. On the immediate grounds is a pond and many large sugar maples, plus a few apple trees and one plum. To the right is a field, now lawn, which would do well for sports or for critters, should you wish to have them. And one corner is occupied by an 18x18' garden shed, which has electric.
#1102 East Central Montgomery County
This classic sidehall Colonial country home, built in 1792, has just been renovated, with care taken to keep it in proper character for a home of this era. It sits on 3.1 open acres and has country views in all directions, and is surrounded by large well-kept homes on acreage and also a meticulously kept hobby farm. You will see animals occasionally grazing behind you, a variety of long-horned cattle, horses, and mules. This is located a few miles south of Exit 28 so it is an easy commute to the Capital District and it has the sought-after Fonda Schools. On the immediate grounds is a pond and many large sugar maples, plus a few apple trees and one plum. To the right is a field, now lawn, which would do well for sports or for critters, should you wish to have them. And one corner is occupied by an 18x18' garden shed, which has electric.
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A pond lies behind those Black-eyed Susans
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The home, a side hall Colonial of 2100 ft2, sits on a slight rise and is well off the road, which in turn is is very quiet. There is long frontage on this road so there will be no neighbors closer to you than there are now. It is serviced by both a large dug well and a drilled well with a new 3/4hp submersible pump. It has oil heat, a new electric entrance and much new wiring, all new Pex plumbing, some new additional insulation. There is a new green enameled steel roof and yellow vinyl siding. All windows are double-paned replacements. Every single floor in the home was refinished - they are beautiful original planks, and in very nice condition. The home also has 4 strikingly attractive Rumsford fireplaces, none of which have a chimney which penetrates the roof.
Inside the home is a vey large country kitchen with new wainscoted cabinets and pantry made by a local Amish craftsman. Countertops are non-skid concrete – if you have never seen these, you will be impressed. The kitchen is fully applianced, new microwave/range hood, dishwasher, range and new 25ft3 side by side refrigerator with water and ice.. The kitchen/dining room opens with only a partial wall into a large living room. So you have an open floor plan, with some separation by hand-hewn beams. In the living room, there is a window seat, with storage underneath it. Both rooms use track lighting as well as overhead and a small wall library joins the two rooms and separates their fireplaces. There is a completely new full bath downstairs and a completely new laundry room. There are two downstairs closets for outerwear and linens.
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A fantastic cherry staircase winds up to the second floor and then on to the attic. It features cherry-topped newels, an oversize cherry bannister, and tapered cherry spindles. A series of 8 sconces lights up the stairs. Though new, they look like antiques.
The master bedroom is quite large, and has 4 closets, its own fireplace, and is bright and airy. The other two bedrooms each have closets but are definitely smaller. One of them has a fireplace of its own. There is a full bath on the second floor with a raised tub, and panel ceiling, tub area and wainscoting. In the upstairs landing is a blanket closet. All upstairs doors are 6 panel yellow pine, fine solid doors. The cherry staircase continues to the full attic. This would make wonderful additional space for children's play or for bedrooms and still leave room for storage. Unfortunately, headspace on part of the stairway above the second floor is better suited for children's heights than adults.
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#1108 Eastern Otsego County - Unspoiled home in an Historic District of a hamlet just outside of Cooperstown. It is in good condition, meaning, yes, work needs to be done, but not too much. Everything works and the family living there is comfortable. The woodwork is superior and in fine shape - stairways, moldings, baseboard, doors, floors (plank). There is minor plaster work needed and lots of wall papering or painting. Windows are 6/6. More insulation would increase the heating efficiency. A drilled well gives all the water you need and a septic takes care of what's left after you are done with the water.
The home stands on a ¼ acre lot, mature landscaping, quiet, and zero fast traffic. There is a side porch, classic lines, 4-slope roof. It has 2289 square feet of living space and has 4 bedrooms, all upstairs. Downstairs is a double living room, a formal dining room, and an old-fashioned kitchen with hardwood floors. Floors elsewhere are plank. A u-shaped stairs connects the floors and there is also a back stairs as well. The bath is on the second floor. Refrigerator and stove stay with the property.
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This is priced to sell - $59900. Taxes are merely $1775. There are covenants in the deed to insure its historical appearance and use remain intact.
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#1096 - Central Montgomery County - ON THE MARKET - the tenants are out
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There is a formal side hall with the original staircase and flooring, only it has been rotated 90 degrees from what is most often found. (There is also a back stairs, so there are 2 ways to the second floor.) On the first floor is a 16x16' dining room with its original wainscoting and paneling. Several doors lead to other rooms. It features a new wide plank oak floor and a fireplace (not useable - the chimney was truncated years go). Off of it to the East is a 16x18' living room, bright with many large windows and refinished plank floors. A door from the dining room to the east leads to the eat-in kitchen. This features the pumpkin pine flooring which matches the rest of the home. Cabinets are hickory and the countertops are ceramic tiled. Beyond this is a downstairs bedroom. Off the dining room is also an old-fashioned pantry and a full bath. All the downstairs rooms have 9' ceilings.
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Upstairs are 2 bedrooms. The master bedroom is large and the other one is small. All bedrooms have full closets. At the head of the back stairs is a full bath (shower, no tub) which affords some privacy to anyone using the master bedroom. This room features a mock fireplace and painted plank flooring. The smaller bedroom features pumpkin pine flooring like the two hallways enjoy.
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The gas hot air furnace is <7 years old. Most of the roof is also <7 years old and the plumbing has been updated along with some of the wiring. The entire home was sheetrocked a few years back. A laundry area is in the basement and another is in the pantry. The basement is full, but not of a quality that would lend itself to living space. Figure on it for rough storage only.
Assessed at FMV of $134500, this can be bought for $129900. Included are a flat top electric stove, a larger refrigerator, and a washer (all "as is"). As it is owned by Vinyard's Choice, a qualified buyer with 10% down can get generous owner terms, making this a great place to buy as well as to live and raise a family. Taxes are around $4000.
Note: the exterior needs paint now.
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Note: the exterior needs paint now.
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#1091 East Central Otsego County - ALL OFFERS WANTED - Let's Deal -– Historic handyman colonial in an historical area. Restoration has been started, you need to finish it. There is .48 acres here with 97' of frontage on a County road east of Cooperstown. Nice lot, and there are others nearby (from the same estate) so you could buy several to create a family compound.
This center hall colonial has 2424 square feet of living space. Downstairs is a dedicated library, a nicely finished space with a mock fireplace. Across the hall from it is a living room with an oak floor and low-sided wall paneling. The other floors in the home are plank. Behind it is the former kitchen, which might be better utilized as an office. Behind it, at the end of the hall is a room that would make a wonderful large county kitchen. There is also a full bath and laundry area on the ground floor. At the very end is a storage room that could be made over into additional living space if you felt you needed it.
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Upstairs are 3 bedrooms and a very large attic. The attic could be made into 2 good-sized bedrooms if you didn't need the storage space. Two of the bedrooms are large and the third is small. There is a full bathroom upstairs.
Never let a pre-teen pick her own color.
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The stairway has some striking – and unusual – flamed ample newel posts. The rail and the ballisters are cherry. The corner beans in the home have been exposed. The home is serviced by a dug well with a jet pump, and it has oil hot air heat, and an 100 amp electric entrance. It need a new roof and siding repair as well as other handyman improvements. The basement is partial.
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Taxes total $2186 and the County figures its “as is” fair market value at $115405. Not to fear, we are only asking $65000. There are deed covenants to assist in retaining it's old character. Other nearby homes also have these.
Note: If you love old homes and want one to restore (at least the outside), talk to us, even if you are unsure you can afford it. We may be able to help more than you know. _________________________________________
Note: If you love old homes and want one to restore (at least the outside), talk to us, even if you are unsure you can afford it. We may be able to help more than you know. _________________________________________
#1067 Western Montgomery County - Private 6.3 acres enjoys great valley views. There is 500' of frontage on a rarely-used side road and the same amount on a good secondary road. The driveway is just long enough and is situated so that the home cannot be seen from any road. There is a tiny stream that runs through the land. It is mostly open but has some trees and brush as well.
The home, a 14x54' mobile home is in good shape. Not as perfect as the owner would like, but everything works. It is serviced by a drilled well. Heat is propane. It sits anchored to a a cement slab and has a covered back deck and an open front deck with sliding glass doors which open onto it. There are 2 bedrooms and a single bath with a laundry off of it. The kitchen/ding/living room occupy the center. Included as a refrigerator, stove, washer and a drier. High speed internet is available.
This is priced at $63000. Taxes are about $3200 and the owner takes no deductions, not even Star. You can, though.
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