Property Description

Tucked into the small North Country community of Natural Bridge, this approximately 2-acre parcel offers a setting that is anything but ordinary. Heavily wooded for privacy, yet already mowed to reveal a potential driveway and homesite, the property rises above the surrounding landscape with views that stretch for miles when the leaves are down. It's easy to understand why the current owner once chose this hillside as the place he planned to build his own home. With road frontage on three sides, there are options here for access and future use, while power is already available along the road. Across the street, the property continues to frontage along the Indian River, an area known locally as the dam, adding a unique waterfront element and another layer of possibility. The owner believes the river may even offer potential for small-scale hydroelectric generation, something an ambitious buyer interested in alternative energy could explore further. The parcel is currently zoned commercial, offering potential for a variety of uses, while the surrounding properties are primarily residential. Buyers interested in residential construction should inquire with the municipality regarding permitted uses or a potential zoning change. A private well and septic system would be needed. Located in the Carthage Central School District and within easy reach of Fort Drum and Watertown, this is a property for someone who sees more than vacant land. Build on the hill, keep the woods around you, take advantage of the river below, or explore an entirely different vision. The groundwork for something special is already here, you just have to decide what comes next!

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