L 13.2 Friends Lk Rd Chester, NY 12817

This 337-acre property, known as Hudson River Woods & Wildwater, features nearly 2,200 feet of frontage along the Upper Hudson River and immediate access to approximately 1,600 acres of State Forest Preserve. The property has over 4,500 feet of road frontage on Friends Lake Road and is suitable for a camp, second home, or subdivision. An existing woods road, via a right-of-way, provides access to the river, with favorable locations for off-grid camping or tenting. The Upper Hudson River allows for fishing, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and rafting. The property is adjacent to State Forest Preserve, open for hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping. Decades of professional forest stewardship have promoted timber quality and diversity, as well as varied habitat for many wildlife species. Hemlock and pine trees offer thermal cover for wintering deer, and the red oak trees contribute acorns as a food source for deer, bear, and turkey. The property is under the Fisher 480 forest tax law, providing a reduction in taxes. Access to the property is through a deeded 50-foot right-of-way. The property is located 4.5 miles from Chestertown, 11 miles from Warrensburg, and 15 miles from Gore Mountain. It is under an hour from Saratoga Springs, 1.25 hours from Albany, and approximately 4 hours from New York City.