Roundhill Farm

Acres Available

120

Open Tillable Acres

Wooded (or other) Acres

Infrastructure

Fencing
Water access
Barns - Equipment Storage
Electrical access

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Crops Permitted

Vegetables
Fruits
Flowers or Ornamentals
Grains

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Livestock Permitted

Equine
Goats/Sheep
Poultry
Other Livestock

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Condition & Current Use

Rolling and sloping hills and woodlots, with pond and stream. Currently in hay production. Organicly operated. Hosting several rescue horses, which need not continue. Small flock of free range chickens for personal consumption. Also, personal production of maple syrup and honey. Bass stocked pond.

Soil Types

Open fields consist primarily of Pittstown Gravelly Silt Loam (PtC-PtB), Scriba Silt Loan (SrB), and Bernardston Gravelly Silt Loam (BeC-BeD). Wooded areas are Nassau-Manlius complex (NaC).

Farm History & Past Use

Hobby farm. Continuous hay production. Horse boarding. Intermittent rearing chickens, pigs, goats, beef cows for personal consumption.

Tenure Options

For Lease Business Partnership Cooperative Model Other Tenure Agreement

Seeking a farmer to utilize the land and have a productive operation. Can discuss having a CSA or agritourism venture. Plenty of wooded area for mushrooms or other silviculture opportunities. Farm house and apartment are currently occupied or being used as AirBnB. Therefore there is no housing available on the farm. Owner's family live adjacent to farm and would continue small time harvesting of maple sap, access to pool, and use of pond and trails.

Do you require a farmer who qualifies for agricultural assessment?

Negotiable

Production Preferences

Livestock / Crops Description

Horse rescue currently in operation. Would need a transition period to find suitable alternative pasturing.
The farmhouse and environs are used for Airbnb. Farming activities must not interfere with our guest's experience.

Crops Permitted

Vegetables
Fruits
Flowers or Ornamentals
Grains
Hay
Maple
Other Crops

Livestock Permitted

Equine
Goats/Sheep
Poultry
Other Livestock

Preferred Farming Method

Biodynamic

Farm Infrastructure

Fencing
Water access
Barns - Equipment Storage
Electrical access

Water Access

Pond, intermittent stream, and well. Water not accessible in all fields.

Barns for Equipment/Storage

7 stall barn with hay loft, tool shed/chicken coop. Hay storage shed.

Farmer Housing

The housing on the property is currently generating substantial rental income as an AirBnB but could be included in farm rental or lease. The farm house is a 6 bedroom, 2.5 bath 18th century with oil heat, generator backup, and internet. See AirBnB profile. https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/45259788

There is an apartment over the garage occupied by owner.

Additional Property Information

June farm, a successful tourist farm/bar/pizza restaurant/ event venue neighbors the the farm. Anything complementary is welcome, although township approval is required.

Is the Property Conserved

Current Land Zoning

Agricultural

Is the property located in a NY Agricultural District?

Unsure

Can the public be on the property as a part of the farm business?

Yes

Additional Information About This Property

East Greenbush school district. 5 minute drive to West Sand Lake. 15 minute drive to Albany.

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