355 Andersen Hill Road

Find room to grow on 9.24 private acres in the Newark Valley School District! This custom-built 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home has been occupied year-round for decades and offers a distinctive setting for gardening, homesteading, and enjoying the outdoors. A covered porch and second-floor deck invite you to relax and take in the peaceful countryside. The land features established herbs, berries, fruit trees, and other cultivated plantings. The sellers report no pesticide use on the property. A labyrinth adds another special feature to the landscape. A large barn/garage, four sheds, a generous wood storage shed, and additional outbuildings provide space for tools, equipment, hobbies, and projects. Enjoy an outdoor shower and a detached two-room studio with a Murphy bed, full bathroom, and electric baseboard heat. This versatile building offers room for hobbies, creative projects, or a home workspace, subject to applicable approvals. The main home is heated primarily by an outdoor wood boiler, with electric baseboard heat in select rooms and an electric water heater for non-heating months. Additional conveniences include a private well, 200-amp electrical service, Starlink internet service, and laundry facilities. A new septic system was installed within the past year, and the driveway has been regraded. Four parcels have recently been combined into a 9.24-acre property, including approximately 0.8 acre across the road surrounded by Andersen Hill State Forest. Enjoy nearby access to approximately 555 acres of state forest for hiking, hunting, and outdoor recreation, subject to DEC regulations. Approximately 21 minutes to Cornell University. A unique opportunity for buyers seeking privacy, versatility, and a more self-reliant country lifestyle!