It's not very often a premier property becomes available that provides mountain top living with spectacular views of hills and hollow full of fall color and a postcard picture of a winter wonderland. Nestled above Little Valley, NY this very special property has a park like feel and experience for peaceful easy living. Well known in Western New York as a skiing destination area, this property is a near neighbor to the famous Ellicottville slopes, golf courses, festivals and restaurants. Many Canadian travelers and propertyowners know the Southern tier secret of this area and journey here for holiday and many reside here with second homes, vacation homes and Air BnB Businesses. This property was once considered and planned to be the locations for chalet development, and still could be for the entrepreneur looking for the next "Ellicottville". In the winter months, you will be taken back with the inspiration of a Norman Rockwell-like picture of a snowy valley from the mountain top. Your first impression driving up the seven hundred foot approach is a view to your south west overlooking a pond and a valley that is simply a postcard to behold. In the warmer months you will be bathed in the fragrance of spring lilac, apples, and pears or the fall fragrances of turning leaves depending on the season as you approach up the driveway. In sunny months you will be relaxing by the spring fed pond under a custom pavilion will be the center of family barbecues, picnics or special occasions shared outside. Enjoying the stary nights by a campfire will be a welcome retreat from the hustle of a work week with a rock garden circle of seats, that might take you back to memories of summer camps. Cast a line off the dock for big bass, or play with the kids on the play set never loosing sight of the valley scenery. The home has a lot of charm with an open concept kitchen. Preparing meals on a French-style cutting board island is a chefs delight, while being present in the airy space of the main floor. A wood stove in the family room takes any winter chill out of the house providing that chalet feel this ski country area is known for. The addition of a 4 season room looking over the valley out of the west windows provides a calming work space, a favorite place to enjoy a morning coffee, or just an off board room to relax in your favorite chair. A main floor owner's bedroom, bath and main floor laundry are welcome design features for owners looking for easy living. The upstairs is home to a loft at the top of the stairs, a second bedroom, a bathroom and a very large bonus room that can be transformed into more bedrooms or a media room. From any window in any room there is a view that inspires the imagination or takes pause in your day to simply appreciate how special this location is above the valley below. Sister buildings next to the home are a three bay garage with shop and a four bay lean-to each with power and concrete floors are handy for storage of even the largest vehicles or farm equipment. For the outdoor adventurous and sporting spirits, a groomed trail system traverses the entire wooded portion of the property leading you through several food plots and past orchards where an abundant amount of deer and turkey call home. The owners have enjoyed quality deer hunting over the years harvesting trophy class bucks, which is evident by the big buck on the wall in the family room. Mature oak, maple, cherry and hickory complete the composition of the woods. A significant amount of marketable timber is on the property. Recently the owners harvested approx. $61,000 of hardwoods off of only a 10 acre section of the property. There is a timber investment opportunity for the new owners should they choose to take advantage of it.There is also a prepared second building location on the property for the potential of building a second home, or more buildings. A portion of the home has 805 sq ft of open square footage. This area can be modeled and converted into a very large great room, a media room, a rec room or other space to expand your living area. Perhaps have itmodeled into a second suite for an expanded family or in-law suite... the possibilities are limited only by your creativity. Every now and then a special property becomes available, a lucky new owner will be very happy here, check this one out!
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