$1,400,000

Opportunity to acquire one of the most beautiful parcels of land in New Paltz! This expansive 71-acre property features exceptional privacy, open fields, a 1.5-acre fishing/boating pond, a half-mile-long private track for running/biking/horses, and the most magnificent views of Bonticou Crag you will ever see. Mountain views abound from every corner of the property, and the Empire Trail crosses the land, providing direct bike/walking access into Downtown New Paltz, just 2.5 miles away. The property has previously been used as a horse farm and, more recently, as the Coppersea Distillery. There are six separate structures on the land, including a single-family home (1,967 sf), a recently built metal storage building (900 sf w/15-foot clear ceilings), a two-story building that was used for distilling (4,000 sf), a large horse stable with floor drains (2,200 sf), an historic tack room (850 sf), and a modern run-in equipment shed to the rear of the property (800 sf w/15-foot clear ceilings). Amazing wildlife fills the land, with many different habitats including farm fields, ponds, mature forest, a woodland stream, and a thriving wetland toward the mountains (bring your Merlin app if you are into birds - I've recorded dozens of species while hiking the parcel). The property's highly desirable New Paltz location, breathtaking views, farmable land, usable out buildings, and unique recreational amenities suggest a number of use cases. 1) A buyer could build a new luxury home and enjoy all the benefits this amazing property has to offer. The outbuildings and farmland could be leased to a farmer, or the outbuildings could be used for the new owner's hobby or other business. 2) In conjunction with building a new home, a buyer could undertake their own agricultural activity, such as raising horses, livestock, vegetable or fruit farming, or hay farming. In this scenario the new owner could enjoy a pastoral existence surrounded by beauty and nature and would also likely be eligible for an agricultural tax exemption. Outbuildings could be utilized as part of this agricultural activity. 3) A professional farmer could buy the land, renovate and live in the existing home, and utilize the outbuildings for their farming business. 4) In addition to agricultural and single-family residential use, the property's A-1.5 zoning permits a riding academy, a vacation resort, or a camp/cottage/cabin development, with Planning Board review. A new farm distillery could also be opened, as could a retail road stand selling produce grown on the property. Please call listing broker to arrange a tour of this remarkable property - just make sure you set aside an hour or two so we can explore the vastness of its beauty!