3642 Van Brocklin Rd Lorraine, NY 13659

Escape to this extraordinary 53.29-acre property nestled near the Adirondack foothills in Lorraine, New York (Jefferson County, 13659). This meticulously constructed, off-grid home offers unparalleled privacy and security. The 25' x 30' Cape Cod style home boasts three bedrooms, a loft office, two full bathrooms, and a 30' x 25' heated, drive-in basement garage. The open kitchen/dining area flows seamlessly into a first-floor laundry/mudroom and a 12' x 19' bonus room/den. The home's robust construction features 10-inch-thick walls, a double-rebar poured concrete footer foundation, and a perimeter drain. The over-engineered 15-inch I-beam foundation provides exceptional stability. The off-grid system includes a 240-volt Outback FlexMax 500 inverter, two redundant generators housed in a reinforced concrete room, a 1000-gallon double-walled diesel tank, roof solar, and a windmill, all powering a 200-amp breaker box. Water is sourced from two separate dug wells, filtered through a multi-stage system, and distributed via a PEX/copper manifold. Heating options include a propane furnace, a coal/wood stove, a propane fireplace, and electric baseboard heaters. Security features are extensive, including a gated half-mile gravel driveway, driveway lighting, motion sensors, a video recording system, a safe room, reinforced doors and windows, and a trenched landline telephone. The property also includes a 55-foot communication and weather station tower. This remarkable property is ideal for those seeking self-sufficiency, security, and the tranquility of nature. The asking price is $595,000 ($11,165/acre). The property borders the Little John Wildlife Management Area.