About This Property
Tucked into the southern hills of Putnam Valley, where winding
roads give way to secret woods and sunlit meadows, lies Lot 14.1
Wiccopee Road-a rare and remarkable 17.4-acre parcel that whispers
of peace, potential, and permanence. It's the kind of place that
doesn't announce itself. There's no gate, no flashing sign. Just a
gentle slope off the road, a gravel pull-off, and a quiet
invitation to step into something bigger than yourself. And when
you do, the land unfolds like a novel. A lightly wooded rise greets
you first-oak, beech, and maple mingling overhead-filtering the
light in golden strands. The air is different here: quieter,
softer, clean in a way that makes you pause and breathe deeply
without realizing it. Follow the trail cleared for soil testing and
site access, and you'll come to a natural clearing nestled into the
land's topography-a broad, gently rolling spot that has already
earned its Board of Health Approval for a 5-bedroom home. This is
no hypothetical vision or "someday, maybe" approval. The
subdivision BOHA is in place, meaning the site has already passed
the rigorous testing that ensures your plans to build a 5-bedroom
home are real, actionable, and ready to move forward. The soil is
proven. The space is staked. The future is already whispering.
Whether you envision a modern farmhouse, a timber-frame retreat, or
a minimalist glass-and-wood estate, the build site delivers the
perfect canvas. There's enough open sky for solar panels or a wide
back deck for stargazing. Morning sun greets the site naturally,
and the slope allows for an easy walk-out basement or multi-level
design. You can almost hear the swing of a screen door and the
crunch of gravel as guests arrive. But what makes this property
sing isn't just its approvals-it's the character of the land
itself. To the west, the elevation drops slightly into a quiet
glade, ideal for a future firepit, orchard, or just a hammock
strung between trees. To the south, a low stone wall marks an old
farm boundary, a nod to Putnam Valley's agrarian history and a
rustic feature that could easily anchor landscaping or garden
design. In spring, ferns and wildflowers blanket the forest floor;
in fall, the canopy blazes with color. In every season, the lot
remains secluded-no neighbors in sight, and yet just minutes from
local amenities. Commuters and creatives alike will appreciate the
convenience: less than 15 minutes to the Taconic State Parkway,
under an hour to Manhattan, and surrounded by hiking trails, lakes,
and town parks. Schools, shops, and services are all nearby, but
the world feels far away when you're standing in the middle of this
land. And if you're not ready to build right away? This is still an
investment worth holding. Large parcels with subdivision BOHAs are
exceedingly rare in Putnam Valley. With 17.4 acres and approved
capacity for a 5-bedroom home, this property offers not only
serenity, but long-term strategic value-whether as a primary
residence, weekend retreat, or part of a future generational
estate. Lot 14.1 Wiccopee Road isn't just land-it's land that's
ready. Ready for building. Ready for dreaming. Ready for someone
who doesn't just want a house in the country-but wants space to
grow, room to breathe, and land with a story to tell. And now, it's
ready for you.
Phone: 425-283-2930
Address: 335 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017