$264,900

Every forest has its own personality. Here, 97.6 acres of maple, birch, beech, and norther evergreens surround quiet wetlands and winding game trails, creating the unmistakable character of New York's North Country. Just beyond the Blue Line of the Adirondack Park in the Town of Hopkinton, this property combines a partially finished cabin with exceptional wildlife habitat and four seasons of recreation only 20 minutes east of Potsdam. The 20'x40' cabin is approximately 85% complete, with much of the heavy work already done. Rich tongue-and-groove walls and ceilings create the warmth of a traditional Adirondack camp. Inside are two bedrooms, one bathroom, and an open-concept kitchen and living area centered around a wood stove. A septic system is installed, and the cabin is wired for generator power, leaving only the remaining finishes to make it your own. Beyond the cabin, the woods become the story. Maple, birch, beech, and native conifers blanket the property, while a pair of secluded wetlands quietly shape the landscape below. Their edges hold the kind of cover mature whitetails favor, where fresh tracks, polished rubs, and well-worn trails reveal a landscape used long before daylight arrives. During migration, the same wetlands fill with the whistle of passing waterfowl. Deer, black bear, wild turkey, ruffed grouse, and even the occasional moose remind visitors that this remains true North Country habitat. Each season brings a different reason to return. Autumn belongs to the deer woods. Winter opens miles of nearby snowmobile trails before ending beside the warmth of the wood stove. Spring echoes with gobbling turkeys, while summer settles beneath a canopy of green where the pace slows naturally. Despite its peaceful setting, shopping, restaurants, fuel, and everyday conveniences remain close by in nearby Potsdam. Complete the remaining interior finishes and begin building your own traditions on 97.6 acres of Adirondack foothills, where the woods continue telling the story long after the return home.