197 Happy Avenue, Bethel

$900,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,600 Sqft
89.37 Acres
2 Garages

Historic Homestead of Colonel Lemon who was the inventor of adding grooves to tires back in the day. Only 2 other owners. Completely restored 1600 Sf farmhouse overlooking a beautiful pond and nestled on 89.37 gorgeous private acres of woods, streams, fields, all pristine and ready for your complete enjoyment. Large 2 car barn/garage with plenty of storage. All new windows on 1st floor. Completely new kitchen with SS appliances, new flooring, new lighting. New full Bath. Original antique pine covered walls, floors and ceiling's on second level with 3 well sized bedrooms, all with closets and good space for a 2nd bath. FP in living room. Original antique working doors with original hardware. Original pine wide plank flooring in LR and DR. Entrance Room with new washer/dryer and new 200 amp electric panel. New well tank, oil tank and electric. An easy 90 minute drive to NYC and beyond and just minutes from White Lake, Bethel Woods, Lake Superior State park. A wonderful family compound, investment property or sub dividable property.

Essential Information
MLS® #20243026
Price$900,000
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1.00
Full Baths1
Square Footage1,600
Acres89.37
Year Built1840
TypeResidential
Sub-TypeSingle Family Residence
StyleFarmhouse
StatusActive
Community Information
Address197 Happy Avenue
AreaSullivan
CityBethel
CountySullivan
StateNY
Zip Code12720
Amenities
# of Garages2
Utilities

Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Water Available, Water Connected, Underground Utilities

Parking

On Site, Parking Pad, Storage, Gravel

Interior
StoriesTwo
Appliances

Free-Standing Refrigerator, Free-Standing Electric Range, Exhaust Fan, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Built-In Electric Range

Heating

Central, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Oil

Exterior
ExteriorClapboard, Frame, Wood Siding
Exterior FeaturesPermeable Paving, Private Yard
RoofShake
ConstructionClapboard, Frame, Wood Siding
Lot Description

Farm, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Lake On Lot, Landscaped, Level, Many Trees, Meadow, Native Plants, Pasture, Pond On Lot, Private, Secluded, Wooded

School Information
DistrictSullivan West Central Schools
ElementaryOther
Additional Information
ZoningRes1
Listing Details
AgentFaye Storms
Listing Courtesy of Ruth Gale Realty
Property History
Price Reduced from $950,000 to $900,000
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