Schocharie Ridge Farm, established in 1984, is a beloved fixture in the local equestrian community. Its owner has poured her heart & soul into making this epic 48 preserved acre farm into a vibrant facility. A strong boarding history has kept this business in the green. Seller's accountant informs business value is $205,000+/- Business is included in the sale. Keep the name & benefit from years of hard work in making the reputation of this facility stellar! The large indoor & lighted outdoor rings, 30 acres of spacious pastures with a mix of trails are currently being enjoyed by 30 boarders. 19 box stalls, 3 run-in sheds, a tack building, washing areas, milk house & other buildings (2 of which could possibly be made into an apartment) make up the rest of complex. Clinics and schooling shows have been hosted here. Total taxes only $6965!

A charming 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom stone farmhouse serves as the residence. It offers a large eat-in custom kitchen, grand dining room, cozy living room & a nice office. There is a 2-acre lot with views included that is un-preserved and could be built upon or sold off separately by the new owner.

Most of the rooms on both levels and some of the woodwork have been repainted within the last year and floors have either been refinished or new flooring installed. Much of the electric has just been updated and a new oil tank installed. Two underground tanks have been removed and soil remediated. Reports are on file.

Main Floor:
Spacious formal dining room with oak floors & a large authentic built-in concrete safe. An office with new oak flooring & a handsome full bathroom, both with tile windowsills are adjacent.

The eat-in kitchen has tile floors and is graced with brand new granite counter tops and a new cooktop & double steel sink. Stainless steel appliances. A second staircase leading to the upper level adds to the charm. Solid oak cabinets with a built-in spice rack complete this room.

Random-width newly refinished floors comprise the living room with a wood stove enhanced by a stone hearth.
The handy large mudroom has been recently remodeled and includes a washer, dryer and utility sink.

2nd Floor
4 bedrooms + a small bonus room that can serve as a nursery or second office make up this area. The full bathroom has just been renovated with a new tub surrounded by new tile and stylish fixtures. Lovely master bedroom with plenty of windows.

Upper Stable Complex
• 17 matted box stalls in main barn / some have Dutch doors & most have windows
• 2 Wash areas – 1 at end of aisle w/drain & 1 outside
• Hot & cold water
• Separate tack building with fridge & microwave
• Tack room in stable
• Indoor ring is 72x144 & has sand/rubber/fiber footing & 9 windows
• Lighted outdoor ring is 120 x 240 with sand & rubber footing.
• Solar panels on gazebo are owned by seller and run the meter backwards. Costs of electricity in the summer are under $28/month for the stable complex. The house is on a separate electrical service.
• Large run-in shed with attached paddock & field that can house 4-5 horses. Heated Nelson waterer and hay and grain storage area. There is a feed aisle and manger and hayrack inside the shed so horses can get fed without going in with them.
• Can fit 5000 small bales of hay in the loft
• 6” wide vinyl electrified fencing surrounds some paddocks, tape fencing other turnout areas.
• Coated high tensile fencing in back pastures.

Lower Stable Complex
• 2 oversized stalls (13x13 & 12x16) for foaling, quarantine or stallions
• Large run-in shed with attached paddock that leads to pastures. It can easily house 7 horses. Heated Nelson waterer and hay and grain storage area. There is a feed aisle & manger & hayrack inside the shed so horses can get fed without going in with them.
• 12x12 run in shed that can house 2 horses with attached paddock and pasture has a spring fed waterer.
• Total capacity for field board with run-in sheds is 14 horses.
• Toolroom with built-in workbenches & shelving
• Building with commercial cooler with huge a/c – has loft for possible future apartment.
• One 12x12 run in shed that can house 2 horses with attached paddock
• Garage for parking car
• Another small building that could be converted to apartment has a sink.
• Chicken coop
• Manure pad with retaining wall
• Underground tile drainage in lower pastures and paddocks

Thankfully no hoses or carrying buckets – a great feature of this farm with its abundance of pastures!

Waterers
• Turnout areas have heated Nelson waterers that can be used by horses in adjacent pastures.
• The creek also provides water for horses in some pastures.
• There is a waterer on each side of the road. Every pasture has a waterer or the creek to drink from.

Hydrants
• 5 frost free hydrants in total - conveniently located on both sides in convenient areas near buildings.
• 3 are on the north side of the road, (main barn side), 1 is near the outdoor riding ring.
• 2 are on the other side of road, by the 2 oversize stalls and the garage & lower shed.

Property consists of 3 parcels.

Up-to-date proof of funds required before showings.