Land for Sale in Ancram, New York

Are you ready to build your dream home? If you're searching for stunning 180 degree mountain views, complete privacy, and access to extensive hiking and biking trails, search no more. This parcel of land has it all.Perched at an elevation of 1000 feet on Fox Hill, this 11.99 acre parcel offers inspiring eastern views of the Taconic Mountain Range, Litchfield Hills, and the Berkshire mountains. Sip cocktails on your future terrace while looking at Brace Mountain and beyond. The site is equipped with all the infrastructure needed for immediate construction. Included in the package is a 2 acre cleared area, a well built driveway of slate and mixed rock, excavation allowing for a full height basement, buried 15KVa electric service and (4)1GBps high speed fiber optic strands providing lightening speed service, (no visible power lines obstructing views), a temporary pole set up with (2) 20 amp and (1)50 amp GFI plugs, as well as a router, external wifi antenna and exterior solar powered security camera, a 710′ deep well, and a BOH approved septic system for a 3 bedroom home which is easily expanded.Adjoining the west boundary of the property is the Columbia County Land Conservancy's 1700 acre Overmountain Preserve, complete with 9 miles of hiking trails and beautiful views, easily accessed from your backyard. The driveway entry is within walking distance to the Harlem Valley Rail Trail, consisting of 46 miles of walking and biking trails which extends from Wassaic to Hillsdale and is in process of being expanded to Chatham. A true paradise for an active and peaceful lifestyle, the property is conveniently located at the crossroads of 3 states, N.Y., Ct, and Ma, and is 24 minutes from the Wassaic Metro North Train Station, and within minutes from the quaint villages of Millerton, Lakeville and Salisbury.Bring your contractor to begin the project of a lifetime.