197 Happy Avenue, Bethel

$899,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,600 Sqft
85 Acres
4 Garages

Live the charmed life in the historic homestead of Colonel Lemon, the gentleman who invented adding grooves to tires. Turn key ready to walk in with your bags and start adding your touch to this circa 1840 completely restored 1600 SF home with plenty of exterior space to expand the structure or add other structures on the large property.. The House looks out to a gorgeous fresh water pond below with a foot bridge to the other side for easy exploration of the beautiful woodlands. Lemon Brook meanders north to south on the expansive very quiet and very private 85 acres. Large 2-4 car barn/garage with two levels of storage space. many of the original features of the house have been left in place including original doors, hardware and flooring and Stone fireplace. All new windows, electric, well tank, oil tank, laundry room, kitchen, and bathroom. Close to NYC, minutes from Bethel Woods Performing Arts Center, White Lake, State hiking and Resorts World Casino. just a 90-minute drive to NYC

Essential Information
MLS® #20251086
Price$899,000
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1.00
Full Baths1
Square Footage1,600
Acres85.00
Year Built1850
TypeResidential
Sub-TypeSingle Family Residence
StyleFarmhouse
StatusActive
Community Information
Address197 Happy Avenue
AreaSullivan
CityBethel
CountySullivan
StateNY
Zip Code12720
Amenities
# of Garages4
ViewMountain(s), Pond
Utilities

Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Water Connected

Parking

Aggregate, Off Street, Gravel, Gated, Driveway

Interior
HeatingForced Air, Oil
FireplaceYes
# of Fireplaces1
FireplacesLiving Room
StoriesBi-Level
Appliances

Washer, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Exhaust Fan, Dryer, Dishwasher, Built-In Gas Oven

Exterior
ExteriorClapboard, Frame
RoofShake
ConstructionClapboard, Frame
Lot Description

Pond on Lot, Lake on Lot, Gentle Sloping, Level, Meadow, Private, Secluded, Sloped Down, Views, Wetlands, Wooded

School Information
DistrictSullivan West Central Schools
Additional Information
ZoningRES 1
Listing Details
AgentFaye Storms
Listing Courtesy of Ruth Gale Realty
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