Property Description
The roadside and central portions of this parcel are mostly open fields, with young hardwoods and pines scattered throughout. Along the southern most boundary however, there is congregation of older trees including oaks, maples, cherry and ash. The Tug Hill and Adirondack Snowmobile Trails C5A and C7B, and the Lewis County ATV Trail System, pass through the property along the same course as the underground Iroquois Gas Transmission pipeline. The pipeline right-of-way occupies a 60’ wide swath. Building is not permitted on the right-of-way however the remainder of the property is zoned for single and 2 family residences. The Burdick’s Crossing Road is maintained year ’round and electric utilities are available roadside.
The Black River Valley is centrally located between the Tug Hill Plateau and the Adirondack Mountains. It is a major canoeing and kayaking destination for people from all over the northeast. A State maintained boat access site is found just a quarter mile east of the property before the bridge. This portion of the Black is noted for a variety of game fish including; walleye, bullhead, northern pike, chain pickerel, trout, small-mouth and rock bass.
The Snow Ridge Ski Center is a short 10 minute drive to the west. The Otter Creek Horse Trails is another local attraction that brings people to this region. The open field and scattered thicket nature of the property would accommodate pasturing of horses, a few beef cattle and other domestic farm animals such as goats and chickens. Deer and turkeys are two of the most popular game species utilizing the resources available here.
All that being said, it would be a wonderful lot for a rustic cabin or contemporary residence. If rural life and outdoor recreation is your primary goal, you need to check out this great opportunity to enjoy it all in the Black River Valley of Lewis County!
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