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"The Farm" comprises 100 acres. There is a six acre manmade pond in full sight from the house, which is 40' higher in elevation and 400' from the nearest shoreline. There are approximately three acres well maintained around the house with flower beds and borders, mostly planted in perennials. There are two open fields close to the house that are mowed each fall. They go 'wild' from spring 'til fall and provide a haven for ground nesting birds, frogs, toads and snakes, along with mammals. A 50-60 yr. old red pine grove is visible from the house. A limestone, two step ridge 150' to the northwest rises above the house. (See map 2 on page one.) It is the most prominent natural feature of the property. The ridge is totally covered with native hardwoods, some of large size. There are also three former hayfields planted with red pines and another large field that is growing up in brush and trees. However, 'brush-hogging' is done to maintain some openness. Thus a mixed wildlife habitat is being provided.
The house is a c. 1850 woodframe, typical "farmhouse" with 'knee-walls' upstairs. Consequently, the view of the house from the front and back is of a story and a half house. Most of the structural members were salvaged materials. The main entry, including the door, came from an abandoned 1823 Methodist church, as did the four primary "12 over 12" double sash windows and the six feet wide staircase to the upstairs. It once led to the balcony of the church. The house is at the very end of a 7/10th mile long deadend lane: Lovers Lane.
On December 18, 2006, a "conservation easement" was conveyed to the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy providing perpetual protection to the property from subdivision and the existence of more than one residence. Another primary restriction placed is against cutting live hardwood trees greater than seven inches in diameter at "breast height" ("DBH"). |
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