Taylor Farm

Lenox, NY, Madison County

For Sale
Updated Jul 7, 2023

Acres Available

95.27

Open Tillable Acres

0

Wooded (or other) Acres

8

Infrastructure

  • black outline barn icon Barns - Equipment Storage
  • black outline barn with silo icon Barns - Livestock
  • black outline electrical icon Electrical access
  • black outline house icon Farmer housing
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Crops Permitted

  • black outline of a carrot Vegetables
  • black outline apple icon Fruits
  • black outline of a wheat germ Grains
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Livestock Permitted

  • black outline cow icon Cattle - Beef
  • black outline horse icon Equine
  • Black outline of a sheep Goats/Sheep
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Condition & Current Use

Property is a working farm so owners may be on the land during showings. Taxes shown do not reflect STAR savings but does include an agricultural exemption to assessed values. Owners use the wood burning boiler for heat, so propane boiler in basement has not been used in years. Sale also includes additional parcels 353689-04-000-0003-42-11, 44-21, 43-15, 43-20, 2-7.6. Parcel map attached to view all parcels. One parcel is in the flood plain but bank said no flood insurance was needed based on the layout of the land in the location to the home. Kitchen stove does not convey.

Soil Types

LAB, LBC, TE, CFC, OVA, HB, CFB, LBD3, LBE3

Farm History & Past Use

  1. Existing fencing for beef cattle; could be ideal for goats, sheep, horses or a variety of livestock.
  2. Spring and existing stream provide a natural water source
  3. Crops, animals, sell country goods from any of the outbuildings

 

Tenure Options

Tenure Options

For Sale

N/A

Sale Price or Estimated Market Value

695000

Are you willing to mentor a new or beginning farmer?

Yes

Do you require a farmer who qualifies for agricultural assessment?

No

Production Preferences

Livestock / Crops Description

Crops, animals, country goods.

Crops Permitted

  • black outline of a carrot Vegetables
  • black outline apple icon Fruits
  • black outline of a wheat germ Grains

Livestock Permitted

  • black outline cow icon Cattle - Beef
  • black outline horse icon Equine
  • Black outline of a sheep Goats/Sheep

Preferred Farming Method

Conventional

Farm Infrastructure

  • black outline barn icon Barns - Equipment Storage
  • black outline barn with silo icon Barns - Livestock
  • black outline electrical icon Electrical access
  • black outline house icon Farmer housing
  • Black outline of a fence Fencing
  • Black outline of a water drop Water access

Fencing

Existing cattle fencing.

Water Access

Spring and natural water source.

Barns for Livestock

Barn-calf, chicken house.

Barns for Equipment/Storage

Garage, greenhouse, outbuildings.

Farmer Housing

  1. 3 bedroom, 2 bath country home.
  2. Beautiful woodwork
  3. Spacious country kitchen
  4. Lovely bay window for natural light
  5. Oversized rec room
  6. Studio
  7. Studio

Additional Property Information

N/A.

Is the Property Conserved

No

Current Land Zoning

Agricultural

Is the property located in a NY Agricultural District?

No

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

Yes

Additional Information About This Property

  1. From the second story balcony you can see the natural beauty of the land.
  2. The 90 plus acres are mostly open with a gentle rolling topography.
  3. Existing fencing for beef cattle, could be ideal for goats, sheep, horses, or a variety of livestock.
  4. Ample frontage along two secondary roads allows access and easy monitoring of the livestock.
  5. Spring and existing meandering stream provides a natural water source.
  6. If you have considered a new location for your existing operation or want to get back to nature, this farm provides a wonderful option to make that dream come true.
  7. Grow crops, animals, and sell country goods from any one of the outbuildings.
  8. Greenhouse has power and water and is already producing this year!
  9. Many options with this land and only minutes from the Village and Thruway exist

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