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c.1868 Off-Grid Farmhouse W/Barn And Garage on 80 Acres! Potsdam NY $219,900 Pending

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1117 Sylvan Falls Rd, Potsdam, NY, 13676         $219,900 Pending

c.1868 Off-Grid Farmhouse W/Barn And Garage on 80 Acres! Potsdam NY $219,900

c.1868 Off-Grid Farm House For Sale w/Barn and Garage on 80 Acres Potsdam NY $219,900

80 acre Land for Sale with Off-Grid Farmhouse, Hopkinton, NY! Self-Sustained Homestead with Established Airbnb Income! Town of Hopkinton, NY (St. Lawrence County): This 80 acre homestead features a well-crafted farmhouse, originally built in 1868, that has recently been tastefully remodeled with modern touches while keeping the integrity of the original home. The rustic woodwork and stonework truly make this home shine. This property is currently a thriving Airbnb rental that offers off-grid living with all the comforts.

Farm House

The interior is accented by rustic features with beautiful, reclaimed wood floors. Bright country kitchen with windows that look out over the pasture. Cozy living room and dining area share an open layout with the woodstove. Downstairs bathroom with washer and dryer. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms and a private deck that looks over the backfield. The house is powered by a robust solar system with a generator for backup. Heated with a wood stove with an additional propane wall furnace. Drinking water is provided by a drilled well.

Outside

there is a fenced yard, with a large barn and generator shed. The 80 acre property has a lot to offer from pasture lands to a mature forest with mixed woodlands. The woodlands offer a healthy supply of firewood to heat the home for many years. The property boundaries are well marked and there is a nice network of hiking trails and woods roads that give great access throughout. There is also a two-story two-stall garage/barn with new Amish-installed siding and all-season water for horses or livestock.

Income Potential

This property is currently being offered as an Airbnb. It has been a successful venture for the current owner with a number of repeat customers who have already booked for 2021. The “1868 Farm House” as it is called on Airbnb has a 5 Star customer rating. This house is currently being hosted by a local couple who are considered to be “Super Hosts” by the Airbnb site. If you have been looking for a Family getaway with the potential for producing income while you are away, this property just might fit the bill.This property is an active Airbnb rental and is being shown by appointment only, please respect this policy.

Area features

Short drive to Lake Ozonia and the Saint Regis Canoe area. Located 3 miles from rural town center… convenience store/sandwich shop/gas station. Thousands of acres of state forest areas are less than a mile away. Ample opportunities for boating, fishing, hunting, ATV and Snowmobile trails. Larger towns of Potsdam and Malone only 25 and 50 minutes away. 1 hour to the Olympic Village of Lake Placid and the high peaks. 1 1/2 hours to Ottawa & 2 1/2 hours to Montreal Canada. Situated in the northern foothills of the Adirondack Mountains. The 1868 Farm House is located on the corner of Santamont road and Sylvan Falls road in the town of Hopkinton; both roads are town roads that offer year-round access and are open for ATV and Snowmobile use. Located in the foothills of the Adirondacks, the surrounding area offers the outdoors enthusiast plenty of opportunities for all seasons of outdoor fun.

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