11565 Ernst Road , Ava, NY 13303(Oneida County)

NYS Land with winding brook, open fields, & timberland adjacent to NYS Forest for sale: Walking about this property takes one back in time to the days when more people lived a rural life. Back then, much of this property's present day forest would have been pasture, grazed by cows, horses or sheep. The fields would have been full of fruits and vegetables, soon to be preserved and stored in the field stone cellar beneath the house, in preparation for the long Tug Hill winters. The 1850's vintage house and shed is all that remains of the homestead. Abandoned for years, it is currently uninhabitable. Stone fences and rock piles about the property define the areas that were pasture and hay fields. Lyman Brook (A Class A Protected Trout Stream) finds it way through the property, winding through hogback eskers, and slowing to rest in several beaver ponds on it's way south. Brook trout are certain to be found in these cool, clear waters that begin their journey on the Cottrell State Forest on the northern boundary (see the attached description of the Cottrell SF). Some of the mature timber was harvested over 15 years ago. Remaining skid roads make excellent x-country skiing, snow-shoeing, hiking and atv trails. There is a desirable mix of sawtimber species present that could provide a future owner with a good return on their investment if managed wisely. Some forest improvement cutting could be done at this time. The predominant hardwood sawtimber species found on the property include: cherry, hard & soft maple, birch, ash, basswood, beech, and aspen. Other tree species present include: butternut, apple, hophornbeam, elm, hemlock, red spruce & white pine. Based on the abundance of food resources, water, cover, and physical evidence, whitetail deer, snowshoe rabbit, ruffed grouse, turkey and a mixed bag of waterfowl either live here or frequent the property. 

Snowmobile and ATV trails are nearby. A public electric utility pole is within 150' of the house and the Ernst Road is maintained year round by the Town. This would be a great place for a young family that loves country life and outdoor activities, to build a home and live off the land. Imagination may be your only limitation when trying to decide what to do with this wonderfully diverse property!