#1220 - Southwestern Herkimer County
At one time a nationally known restaurant, The Stone House recently had a new commercial kitchen but the previous owner removed all appliances but the 12 stainless steel hood. The special walls and floor, wiring and lighting remain. There is a bright naturally lit 20x74 dining room with casement windows looking out over the landscaped countryside. It has men & womens lavatories, both new. And it overlooks a pond that never freezes as there is so much water entering it from the springs that give the property an unique water supply. I once clocked it at 6,000,000 gallons a day. Not large (85x105), the pond is clear and deep with large trout. A very large landscaped lawn surrounds the buildings. Paved parking plus 2 overflow areas, enough for 50 cars. It was used most recently as a private residence. 11 tables and ~25 chairs will remain with the property.
The home portion is an absolutely classic limestone Greek Revival home, built c.1830. Walls are nearly 3 thick. It has 4 remodeled bedrooms, 2 new full baths of its own, the commercial kitchen area, living room, and former barroom w/wood ceilings, exposed beams and stone walls with a beehive oven. There is a dry walk-out basement under the entire building, one with windows along the south side, so it could be converted to living space if the 4016 ft2 above it were not enough for you already. There are 2 1000g septic tanks, 2 oil hot air heat furnaces, UV water filter, new gas HW heater, high speed internet, and 2 200 amp electrical entrances with sub panels. Water is from a developed spring and a new drilled well.
In the stone portion, you will find a 14.5x27.4 main kitchen (commercial vinyl tile floor w/easy-clean walls and tons of electric outlets), 12x14.5 downstairs bedroom w/ceramic tile floor, 14.5x15.5 carpeted living room with an unique large recessed mirrored mock fireplace with decorative lamp stands, 13.5x20.5 family room (needs floor update). The upstairs bedrooms are all carpeted: 14.5x15.5 with decorative ceiling and window wells, curved walk-in closet area with decorative lamp stands; 12x14.5 with decorative ceiling, walk-in closet and new bath; and 13x16 with large closet. There is a second full and newer bath upstairs along with additional storage areas. .
Across the street is a 22x32 3 car garage, in very good condition and a 30x80 pole barn that is only 19 years old. There is 905 of road frontage (2 sides, so no one can build any closer than they are now). There are 15 well-kept acres here, nearly all open, mostly tillable high lime land with moderate to well-drained soils, a beautiful piece of land. Almost everything approaches but never quite reaches flat. Two acres are in a Wetland, mostly around Steele Creek, which flows through one corner and along the far edge. This estate can be used in a variety of ways, home business, commercial (the Town told me getting the variance should not be a concern), agricultural, or residential. It once served as the first area Mennonite church, and at another time served 700 meals a week for senior citizens. A snowmobile trail runs nearby.
$399000 makes it a steal for someone who can use its special amenities - and a good buy for anyone else. ($350000 without the 2 acres and buildings across the road - that would need to go through subdivision and would delay closing a month.) This is only 20 minutes from the major Utica shopping areas, and 15 minutes to several small towns.
