196/204 Dessecker Rd, Livingston Manor, NY 12758

Known as Birch Ridge Kennels and Hunting Preserve, this property has a multitude of available options. If your bird club is looking to buy their facility or you're a dog breeder looking for a spot to breed and train dogs, this is for you. Or perhaps you are someone looking for a large tract of land with a business opportunity such as a pheasant and upland bird hunting preserve, a pheasant or game bird farm, or a possible veterinary clinic. The possibilities are endless. This property is currently maintained and set up for bird hunting and bird dog training but could be converted to and focused on whitetail deer hunting and management of whitetails, farming, equestrian facility, or many other uses for outdoor recreation of your choice. This has a recently renovated home, a barn with electricity, and a large out building/kennel facility. The house has been beautifully redone and maintained. There are hardwood oak floors throughout the living space and bedrooms. The kitchen and bathrooms are finished with ceramic tile. With 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a large eat-in kitchen, and a living and dining room, this home is ready for you and your family to move into. There are two decks facing towards the west providing beautiful Catskill Mountain views. A covered front porch and a one-car garage with radiant heat in the floor complete the home's features. The kennel facility is set up with an office/reception area, a meeting/lounge area, a half bathroom, a utility room, a wash room for bathing dogs, and a storage room currently used for reloading. There are 26 individual indoor/outdoor dog kennels all with their own drainage and concrete floor. The property is gradually sloping with the highest elevation at the road and changing about 320' down to the back where a stream traverses through the edge of the property. There are two main ponds located by the barn and kennel area. There are other small ponds and watering areas located throughout the property, providing a place for the dogs to cool off during the hunt or a training session. There are approximately more than 20 acres of brush fields with a range of different types of grass and habitats for stocking many species of game birds. The remaining acreage is made up of a mixture of hardwoods and softwood trees with trail systems throughout. There are a few deer stands set up in strategic locations and deer were observed while walking the property. This has the potential for many options, so bring your ideas and visions. Own your large tract of land in the Catskills today. There is an additional parcel located next door to this one that is for sale as well allowing the ability to purchase an additional 28.33 acres. Contact the listing agent today for more details or to schedule a private showing. The seller is requiring 24 hrs' notice to schedule all showings.