Description
The Ryerson Estate features a stately 8,000 sq.ft manor house, along with numerous out-buildings, and is situated on 39 acres of both wooded and open lands overlooking picturesque Otsego Lake. This setting offers spectacular views of Otsego Lake and the surrounding hills, yet is nestled amongst the trees of this gently sloping setting and is partially bordered by a stream of over 1/3 of a mile in length. This property offers ample opportunity for use as a: Corporate Conference Center; Bed and Breakfast; Retreat Center; Multi-unit Residential Development, or simply as a Private Residential Estate. Broker/owner.
The majestic manor house (circa 1900) consists of 10 bedrooms (including three- one bedroom studios), seven fireplaces, ballroom, dining room and a commercial grade kitchen. Additional buildings include:
o Caretaker House 1,440 sq.ft.
o Two-bay Garage 1,500 sq.ft
o Pavillion 2,400 sq.ft.
o Assembly Hall 3,500 sq.ft.
o Nine cabins and accompanying latrines 400 sq.ft each
(See LOCATION DESCRIPTION for further PROPERTY DESCRIPTION information)
Property is located on Rt. 80, just 2 miles south of US Rt. 20, and 7.5 miles north of the village of Cooperstown.
Otsego Lake and Cooperstown form the hub of the Leatherstocking region of New York State, and Cooperstown is home to The Baseball Hall of Fame, a true national treasure. This region of the State has always been known for the splendor of is vast recreation recourses (hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, hiking, skiing, golf, etc) but with neighboring venues such as Glimmerglass Opera and the Farmers Museum, cultural experiences increasingly drawing more visitors to the area.
Most recently occupied by Beaver Cross summer camp, the 28 x 60 pool, baseball field, golf, basketball/tennis court and nature trail position this property for any use that your or your client can dream of.
Is this heaven? No, this is the Ryerson Estate!