Property Description
Five hundred and thirty-three feet of shoreline on Lake Ontario, adjacent to both the Wehle State Park and the Henderson Shores State Unique Area, make this large waterfront property an exceptional buy. These are two extraordinary public properties with hundreds of acres of forested natural areas and miles of trails and unblemished shoreline.
Access to the parcel is via a private, deeded, 50’ right-of-way that extends from Lighthouse Road along the State boundary, to the southeastern corner of the property. The road (or driveway) was built with crushed stone and is ~1,150 feet in length. Electric utilities are available at the end of the right-of-way on Lighthouse Road. There is a possibility of obtaining a separate electric utility easement to bring power to the property from an adjoining owner. From the end of the drive at the eastern boundary, after a short walk west through the woods, you approach a raised boardwalk, built by the owner to traverse the wildlife filled marsh which connects the forested portion of the parcel with the lake shore. In crossing the marsh, you are likely to encounter a variety of birds, reptiles and amphibians that make this area their home. The boardwalk terminates at the edge of a large berm of polished stones, shells and driftwood, the result of waves depositing their treasures for hundreds of years along this shore.
The marsh is a ‘Protected Wetland’ and under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corp of Engineers. Any construction activities that would affect the area delineated on the property survey map would require a permit from their department.
Henderson Harbor is the Heart of ‘the Golden Crescent’, a world-renowned freshwater fishery. The most popular fish species are chinook (king) and coho salmon, steelhead and rainbow trout, however bass, perch, pike and bullhead are common to these waters as well. There is a public boat access site off County Route 178, as well as boat docking and storage at the adjacent marina.
Nearby Southwick and Westcott Beach State Parks are popular for camping, picnics and swimming, while the adjacent Wehle State Park offers over 14 miles of hiking and biking trails and over 3 miles of shoreline to explore. Off shore, Calf and Stony Islands can be viewed to the west. During the winter months residents enjoy ice fishing, snowshoeing, cross country skiing and snowmobiling on the Tug Hill Plateau. Watertown International Airport is only 15 minutes north of Henderson and Syracuse International is approximately an hour South.
Several options exist for you, your family or friends to build seasonal camps or dream homes as this parcel may be subdivided into two or more lots. If beautiful sunsets and peaceful walks along the shore of Lake Ontario is on your list of property attributes, you’ll experience a lifetime of memorable ones here.
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