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Rural living in Lake Erie Wine Country
Sheridan is a lakeside town in northern Chautauqua County known for its sweeping Lake Erie sunsets, fertile vineyards, local wineries and peaceful residential pockets scattered between farmland and woodland. Tucked within the Lake Erie Grape Belt, Sheridan is one of several towns known for its Concord grape production. This 50-mile stretch of shoreline is home to over 20 wineries, attracting tourists and locals alike.
Just east of the City of Dunkirk and the neighboring Village of Fredonia, Sheridan offers a quiet alternative to busier nearby communities while still being within reach of big-box stores, restaurants and entertainment venues. Located in the heart of the Lake Erie Wine Country, agriculture is essential to Sheridan's identity, but its close-knit community draws people in to stay. "Everybody knows each other and is willing to extend a helping hand, but they aren't all up in your business," says Louis Dispenza, a local Realtor with Midtown Realty, who has been in the industry for almost 20 years.
Ranch homes in Sheridan are on large lots with many acres.
Merrit Winery offers free tours of the vineyards Monday through Saturday.
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Wineries, restaurants and nearby amenities
Most local businesses line U.S. Route 20. Liberty Vineyards & Winery, a family-owned operation, produces award-winning wines using grapes grown on-site since the 1860s. A few miles down the road, Willow Creek Winery welcomes guests to its rustic tasting room and event space tucked amongst willow trees and ponds. The nearby Merritt Estate Winery is one of the region's most established vineyards, hosting annual events like Septemberfest and the Strawberry Festival, along with tastings and live performances.
Several establishments are also clustered in the hamlet of Sheridan, including the Barn 3521, a local antique store, and Crossroads Diner, one of the town's few restaurants, known for its classic American brunch options. Farmstands like Yerico Farms are scattered along U.S. Route 20, enticing passersby and locals.
Six miles from the heart of town, Fredonia is a sought-after village known for its walkable downtown brimming with shops, restaurants, events and the SUNY Fredonia campus. A couple of miles north, Dunkirk features chain grocers and big-box stores, such as Walmart Supercenter and Home Depot, just south of Interstate 90.
Many of the farms in Sheridan grow grapes, some for wine and some go off to national juice brands.
Locals in Sheridan love the fresh foods at Tuscany Market and Deli.
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Waterfront recreation and local green spaces near Sheridan
Waterfront recreation sits at the forefront of this lakeside community. "In the summer, the whole county comes alive," Dispenza says. Yet Sheridan's location between two popular waterfront communities makes the town more of a rest stop than a destination. Along Lake Erie's banks, Sheridan Bay Park is a seasonal campground with electric hookups, a playground, a pavilion and small boat access. "We get a lot of tourists from the Buffalo area, but there are a lot of locals that utilize the campgrounds, too," Dispenza says. "They want someplace to get away close to home."
Sheridan residents are about 7 miles from Dunkirk's Point Gratiot Park, which features sandy beaches, picnic areas, fishing spots, sports fields and a playground. Several marinas, including the Dunkirk City Pier, dot the shoreline down the road. But the city pier serves as more than just a place to launch boats, as it is also an entertainment site. "They have different performances every Thursday on the pier in the summer," Dispenza says.
Wright Park Beach is located within minutes of the Dunkirk-Sheridan border and features a skate park, a playground, pickleball courts and ball fields for the local Little League. Nearby county parks and state forests offer additional space for hiking, hunting, and seasonal sports such as snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.
Farther inland, the hamlet of Sheridan is home to a small park that boasts open fields, a picnic pavilion and a playground along Center Road. Across the road, D.C. Stables is an equestrian facility that provides lessons for both casual and competitive riders.
There are dozens of locally owned farms producing fresh fruits and livestock.
Sheridan fishers can launch a boat into Lake Erie from many docks and marinas.
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Sheridan's four school districts
Multiple school districts divide Sheridan into four quadrants. The Dunkirk City School District scores an overall B-minus on Niche and serves the northwest side of town. The B-minus-rated Silver Creek Central School District serves the northeast side of town. It includes C-plus-rated Silver Creek Elementary, B-minus-rated Silver Creek Middle and B-rated Silver Creek High. Forestville Central School District, another B-minus-rated district, serves residents on the southeast corner of Sheridan.
The B-plus-rated Fredonia Central School District, the best school district in Chautauqua County according to Niche, serves the southwest quarter of town. Approximately 1,400 students are enrolled across one preschool, one elementary school, one middle school and one high school, all earning a B rating or better. Fredonia High is one of three county schools offering Special Olympics Unified Champion School programming.
Silver Creek High School has an extensive academic program for students to excel academically and achieve their goals.
Silver Creek Elementary School has an extensive academic program for students to excel academically and achieve their goals.
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Colonials, ramblers and lakefront homes
Small pockets of residential roads dot the lakefront, while others sit along U.S. Route 20 in the hamlet of Sheridan. Other properties are spread out along quiet country roads. Most residences date to the 20th century and include a mix of Cape Cods, colonial- and ranch-style homes priced from the $70,000s to the $200,000s. Sprawling ramblers and larger colonial-style farmhouses can sell for more, ranging from the low to high $200,000s. The occasional custom-built home is priced from the upper $300,000s to the mid-$700,000s depending on acreage and location, while a handful of lakefront properties can sell for more. Plots of land also vary, ranging from the mid-$100,000s for 15 acres to over $4600,000 for more than 100 acres with established sections of vineyards. The town also has a CAP Index Crime Score of 2, compared to the national average of 4.
Brick style colonial homes on private wooded lots can be found in Sheridan.
There are many homes in Sheridan right on the Lake Erie.
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Driving around Sheridan
The Chautauqua Area Regional Transit System operates buses throughout the county's most populous communities. Those living in more rural areas like Sheridan must request bus service in advance, and as a result, Sheridan is primarily a car-dependent community. Dunkirk's Brooks Memorial Hospital is about 6 miles away via U.S. Route 20. Buffalo Niagara International Airport is about 46 miles northeast via Interstate 90, while other significant highways include New York State Route 5.
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