Swanerbury Road, Lumberland, NY 12737

OWNER FINANCING TO WELL QUALIFIED BUYERS - PRIVATE MOUNTAINTOP RETREAT IN POND EDDY, NY - A unique property steeped in a long history of logging and stone quarrying. This very special property is conveniently located five minutes off State Route 97 in Pond Eddy, New York, walking distance to the stunning Delaware River. Entrance to the property is at the end of Swanerbury Road, The Town of Lumberland. Access is easy, and both New York State and the Township of Lumberland (Sullivan County) maintain the roads to the property. In the mid-1800s, this property was a source for timber and bluestone. Much of this material went to NYC for construction and sidewalks. When you walk the nearly 19+ acres, it is intriguing to see some areas where stone quarries were excavated. Remnants of trails remain where donkeys and humans worked to haul this material through steep and varied terrain. Moving and transporting material to NYC was a difficult task. One can revere the dedication and hard work these foresters brought to their trade. The property contains a pond, towering hemlock trees, and beautiful stone formations. The Mill Brook borders the eastern property line with a beautiful ravine traversing to the brook. Also, the Brook is on part of this property, you can hear the brook roar. An improved stone/dirt road leads from the end of Swanerbury to the pond. Old-world stone fences mark areas likely used by farmers & livestock. Wild, flowering bushes & trees are present throughout. To the North, West & South is an abundance of wild natural properties. Terrain has unique valleys and plateaus with flat areas on Mill Brook. The property is easily accessible yet secluded and private. Enjoy the geography from many locations on this property as you watch the sun, stars and moon traverse the skies. The pond is a wonderful area to sit and enjoy nature. There is the option for subdivision on this property. Formally approved (build permit issued) site & building plans exist for a very interesting A Frame. A topography survey is also available. These are available for review. Properties are abundant, but thiis one stands unique because of its access, geography, trees, pond, brook, wildlife & history. Approximately 2hrs from NYC, makes this special sancturary a very easy commute. Close by you'll find many quaint towns for dining/shopping, the Delaware River for rafting/fishing, Bethel Woods Preforming Arts Center for amazing concerts under the stars, Kartrite Indoor Water Park, Resorts World Casino, skiing at Holiday Mountain