Land with Home for Sale in McDonough, New York

Explore Independence Day Acres *** Imagine your own private escape. True independence from utility companies, this incredible getaway is designed to be completely independent from the chaos of today's world. Solar, wind, wood and geothermal provide a true off-grid lifestyle for the visionary. Imagine your homestead, imagine your wedding venue, imagine your dreams become reality. Almost 100 acres of woods and meadows, the views are unparalleled. Setting atop a gently rolling hill is the massive 75' x 50' steel building, totaling 5000 sq' of creative space. Fully insulated, with radiant heat throughout the entire 3750 sq' bottom level, paint this blank canvas into your barndominium, event center, hobby farm hub or an incredible farm-to-table home. French doors open into the rustic greenhouse - creating a controlled environment for the freshest produce. The 1000 sq' foot second level houses a roughed-in living quarters - ideal for temporary "under construction" habitation. Drilled well and septic system are complete and plumbed into the building and living quarters. Multiple sources of power and heat, built with expansion in mind, the options are limitless. Solar array with battery bank brings in 48v, 12kw wind turbines, wood boiler with diesel for backup power. Geothermal has 4 loops - not currently hooked into the building, but ready for install. For additional storage, several trailers will remain with the property plus a smaller cargo trailer. Several fenced fields and a chicken coop are just waiting for your livestock. Beautiful wildflowers freckle the open meadows plus acres of forest and a wildlife drawing pond make Independence Day Acres an animal-lovers' dream. For those less adventurous, power is available at the road. Only 20 minutes to the city of Norwich, but lightyears from city-life. The 6800+ acre McDonough State Forest is less than a mile down the road for more hiking, hunting, trail riding and snowmobiling. Declare your independence and schedule your private showing today!