The Tunnicliff Mansion - Located on historic Route 20, between Richfield Springs and Springfield Center, close to Otsego and Canadarago Lakes, the Glimmerglass Opera House, and just a short drive to Cooperstown which offers the Baseball Hall of Fame, Farmer's Museum and Fenimore Art Museum. This early stone house was part of an original land grant and was restored by the current owner to house a lovely Bed and Breakfast as well as an addition of a restaurant and bar with wood pizza oven. The home has lovely large open rooms, numerous fire places, six bedrooms and six baths. First floor sitting rooms were used as formal dining rooms during its' restaurant days. Tavern dining room has original fireplace with the crane still in place. Lovely woodwork and detail throughout. Wrap around porch, enclosed and open, a charming area to rest or socialize. The bar/restaurant addition offers a 40' bar, imposing hanging chandelier, an upper balcony/dining area, stone water fountain, brick and pine walls. The adjacent room houses the brick wood pizza oven and more tables for serving. At the time of the renovation, new electric, plumbing, heating, insulation, and roof were all done as well as the addition of a commercial kitchen, including office space, walk-in cooler, and employees' bathroom, men's and ladies' rooms. Lots of original details as well as excellent workmanship in the new and renovated sections. Some ±6,000 square feet in all. The building is stone with a stone pillared archway leading to a cozy outside sitting area, perfect for a fire pit. Property consists of ±2.8 acres with stone walls, the driveway through stone pillars and over a bridge, lily pond, stone lined garden areas, lots of room for parking as well as a large lawn space perfect for gatherings, wedding receptions, etc. The property, which sits well back from the road, has been well maintained. All of the restaurant equipment is negotiable, both it and the property itself are being sold "as is". This fascinating property is perfect for an entrepreneur with its so many possibilities or would make a unique family home or compound.
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