Established 52 Acre Farm With House, Barn, Chestnuts And Apple Orchard In Cincinnatus NY 5099 Conrad Rd

Here is a truly special opportunity to own an established 52-acre small farm in Cincinnatus NY, Cortland County in the Finger Lakes region.

This property combines a beautifully renovated circa 1860s farmhouse with productive agricultural ground, established orchard and chestnut plantings, multiple outbuildings, wildlife habitat, and breathtaking countryside views. Located at the very top of Conrad Hill, the property enjoys an exceptionally peaceful setting with sweeping views across the surrounding valleys.

The farmhouse was tastefully renovated in the 1980s while retaining much of its original character. The kitchen features beautiful hand-hewn beams and raised ceilings creating a warm and inviting gathering space, along with two convenient walk-in pantries. The home offers four bedrooms and two full bathrooms, plus a small bonus room off the first-floor primary bedroom that could serve as an office, dressing room, or additional storage space.

The farmhouse also features a covered front porch and mudroom area, along with a dedicated laundry room that provides additional storage space, practical features that are especially well suited to country living and an active farm lifestyle.

Original character continues throughout the home with wide-plank flooring on the second floor and hardwood floors on the first floor. The home has benefited from updates to the heating, plumbing, and electrical systems providing modern functionality while maintaining the charm of an historic farmhouse. A newer wood stove provides supplemental heat, complemented by a hot-water baseboard heating system for centralized heating.

Outdoor living is equally appealing, with both back and side decks providing excellent spaces for relaxing, entertaining, and taking in the expansive views. The peaceful setting, combined with the surrounding acreage, makes this a property where you can truly enjoy the countryside.

The agricultural component of the property is particularly impressive. Approximately 19 acres are enclosed by an eight-foot-high woven-wire fence with Locust posts creating a secure area for livestock and orchard production. Within this enclosure are more than 450 established apple trees representing approximately 20 varieties, including both cider and dessert apples. There is also hay-producing pasture within the fenced area, and the current owners have been practicing silvopasture with sheep, incorporating livestock grazing into the management of the property.

In addition to the apple orchard, the property includes approximately two acres of established chestnut plantings, with more than 200 chestnut trees planted beginning in 2019. Considerable time, effort, and dedication have gone into establishing and maintaining these plantings, giving the next owner an opportunity to pick up where the current owners have left off rather than starting an agricultural planting project from the ground up.

The farm buildings located across Conrad Road, directly adjoining the orchard and pasture, provide the practical infrastructure needed to support the property. A beautiful mid-1800s post-and-beam dairy barn has been meticulously maintained and includes existing livestock stalls, a hay loft with substantial hay-storage capacity, and ample space for farm equipment and additional storage. The other farm buildings provide even more room for equipment storage, farm supplies, and livestock housing making this a particularly functional setup for someone looking to continue or expand a small agricultural operation.

The land itself offers a wonderful mix of farm, woods, and wildlife habitat. Walking trails wind through the property, and a pond provides an attractive water feature and additional habitat for wildlife. The property extends across both sides of Conrad Road contributing to the privacy and variety of the land.

For someone interested in continuing the agricultural vision already established here, this property offers numerous possibilities. The existing apple orchard, chestnut plantings, hay ground, livestock fencing, barn, additional farm buildings, and silvopasture system provide a substantial foundation for a small farm operation.  Potential opportunities such as farm-direct sales, a farm stand, or participation in a local CSA, or a farmers' market.

Most importantly, this is not simply a vacant piece of land, it is a property where the current owners have invested years of hard work, planning, and dedication into creating an established farm and homestead. The next owner has the opportunity to take that foundation and continue developing it in their own direction.

If you've been looking for a historic farmhouse with modern updates, established apple and chestnut plantings, livestock infrastructure, beautiful views, gardens, and the peace and privacy of a substantial rural property, this 52-acre Finger Lakes farm deserves a closer look.

Maps and aerial photo lot lines are for reference only and are approximate.

Offered at an attractive price of $429,900.  Contact Brian Jackson 607-280-1058 for more information and to schedule a private showing.