About This Property
Discover an extraordinary 320+ acre legacy property in Putnam
County - a former summer camp steeped in history and now poised for
its next chapter with absolute privacy and limitless potential.
Spanning 8 separate tax lots, the offering includes nearly 50 acres
of commercially zoned land across 3 parcels and approximately 270
acres of residentially zoned land across the remaining 5. The crown
jewel is the 95.63-acre flagship parcel, entered from Ballyhack
Road, where a pristine 20-acre private lake with a newly updated
dam and semi-developed waterfront awaits. Miles of established
trails wind through the property, passing dozens of the original
camp structures that still stand in various stages of disrepair- a
lakefront lodge, large dining halls, recreation and education
buildings, dormitories, medical facilities, and even an inground
pool - all evoking a bygone era while inviting imaginative reuse or
redevelopment. A brand-new, never-used $7 million state-of-the-art
sewage treatment plant capable of servicing 60-65 homes sits ready
on site, complete with current SPDES permit, full generator, and
100% redundant backup system. An additional entrance can be
reclaimed from Old Route 22 via one of the commercial parcels,
offering outstanding accessibility and development flexibility.
Beyond the private lake, the land is enriched by two tributaries of
the East Branch Croton River and approximately 1,640 feet of direct
frontage on the river itself - a renowned stretch for kayaking and
canoeing within the pristine Great Swamp watershed. At the
Ballyhack entrance, a charming 3-bedroom ranch home serves as the
ideal caretaker's residence or gatehouse. Rolling topography,
mature woodlands, and dramatic elevations create a landscape that
feels worlds away, yet the property remains remarkably convenient
to major highways and Metro North train stations for easy access to
and from NYC. Surrounded by nature's embrace, every acre beckons
for recreation and adventure, defining the perfect escape for those
seeking solitude, sport, and serenity. The possibilities for
development and use are vast with the permitted and special uses
available with this multi-zoned, multiple-parcel property. A sample
of permitted uses in C1 zoning include: research and development,
veterinary hospitals, greenhouses and nurseries, restaurants,
health or fitness clubs, recreational sports facilities, business
and professional offices, banks, drive-in and fast food
establishments. A sample of special uses include: light
manufacturing, retail centers, warehouses, conference and cultural
centers, membership club, nursery schools and day care centers.
Rarely does a canvas of this scale, privacy, natural beauty, and
built-in modern utilities come available. This is more than land -
it's a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape something truly
remarkable.
Phone: 425-283-2930
Address: 335 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017