0WP Haights Gulf Rd, Homer, NY 13077

Beautiful recreational property with trail system throughout

What a great opportunity to purchase a very affordable hunting or vacation getaway spot, located in an area renowned for wildlife conservation. Also has mature timber throughout. Located on a small maintained road, this property offers a diverse habitat with 74 acres of woods, An Additional one acre building lot is available that has well septic and electric already set up. Please contact listing agent for details. There is already a driveway in place to pull into the property and a clearing for your camper, tent or build your own off-grid cabin. Several Building lots right next to Haight Creek that flows through the lot. The property is on two sides of the road and provides ample opportunities to create the perfect recreational spot. From the clearing, there is a nice trail system in place through the woods for ATV Hiking Biking or snowmobiling. There was good cell service on the property when recently walked and an ideal spot for whitetail deer and wild turkey, with lots of sign present. In fact, with the surrounding wooded areas, farms and conservation managed state lands, wildlife thrives in this region. For even more outdoor recreation beyond this base camp, the property is only 2 miles from another 3800 acres of NYS public lands with Svend O Heiberg State Forest, providing access to additional outdoor recreational activities such as hunting, fishing, hiking and primitive camping, while Taylor Valley State Forest is only 5 miles the other direction and offers 4638 acres for more outdoor enjoyment, hunting, snowmobiling, hiking on 9 miles of the Finger Lakes Trail that passes through the State Forest, as well as camping and a picnic/day use area. The renowned East Branch Tioughioga River is literally a few miles down the road from this property and offers excellent fishing for Brown trout, brook trout, smallmouth bass, and walleye, among other species. Winter sports in this area include snowmobiling on the many state & local trail systems nearby as well as downhill skiing & snowboarding in the winter at the Greek Peak Mountain Resort only 17 miles away, while in the summer zip lining, Sky Tours & mountain coaster rides are available as well. In addition, Dorchester Park and the Whitney Point Reservoir is 30 minutes away and offers a 1200 acre lake renowned for walleye, bass, perch and crappie fishing, a public beach, picnic areas and boat launch. Amenities and shopping are available in Cortland 7 miles away. More shopping, restaurants & entertainment are available in Ithaca 40 minutes away & Binghamton in less than 45 minutes. New York City/George Washington Bridge is 3.5 hours away.