197 Happy Avenue, Bethel, NY 12720
- $760,000
- 3
- BD
- 1
- BA
- 1,592
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $760,000
- List Price
- $865,000
- Closing Date
- Oct 21, 2025
- Status
- CLOSED
- MLS#
- 897058
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Full-baths
- 1
- Living Area
- 1,592
- Lot Size
- 3,692,581
- Neighborhood
- Bethel
- Year Built
- 1840
- Acres
- 84.77
Property Description
**** A/O any showings or offers will be for back ups. Wake up to 85 acres of green glory overlooking Lemon Brook Pond. History, comfort, tranquility, all the unique features this 1840's Farmhouse has to offer. Nestled behind the gates of "Valley Brook Farm" lies this beautiful historic home. It has been recently remodeled to include new windows, all new stainless steel appliances, all new electric, insulation, well tank, kitchen, bathroom & flooring. Home has a beautiful wood burning stone decorated fireplace. Original hardware on door and some antique items used back in the day in bedrooms. Bedrooms are decent size with wood coverings. Basement has separate access currently in the plans to be updated. Spacious door porch overlooking Lemon Brook Pond. Separate stand alone oversized 2 car garage with lawn equipment and unique items that are negotiable in sale. Attic space inside garage. Other use of current land aside of farming: subdivision of property can be considered by town for residential use. A minimum of 3 acres allowed to build a separate stand alone house. Any other use is to be considered and submitted to the planning board. The town of Bethel is known for many lakes including Kauneonga Lake. Shops and restaurants along the lake to enjoy scenery and ambience. The Town of Bethel was brought to the world's attention in 1969, when nearly 500,000 people gathered at Max Yasgur's farm for "Three Days of Peace and Music". The documentary made about Woodstock released in 1970 showed interviews with numerous Bethel residents, including Art Vassmer, co-owner of Vassmers General Store in Kauneonga Lake. Loads of history and still about 2 hour drive from NYC. Don't miss out your opportunity to not only own a unique Farmhouse but also be part of a growing town and or development!!! Boating, hiking, hunting, parks.... etc... see yourself here?!
Additional Information
- Style
- Colonial, Cottage, Farmhouse
- Foundation
- Other
- Interior Features
- Built-in Features, Chandelier, Eat-in Kitchen, Natural Woodwork, Original Details, Other, Quartz/Quartzite Counters, Storage, Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Elementary School
- Contact Agent
- Middle School
- Call Listing Agent
- High School
- Contact Agent
- Utilities
- Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, See Remarks, Water Available
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Water
- Other
- Basement
- See Remarks, Storage Space, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
- Basement Description
- See Remarks, Storage Space, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Laminate, Wood
- Heating
- Electric, Oil, Other
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Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Martha I Gaffney (martha@otlny.com) from Listing Office: Old Towne Living NY Inc..
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