February 2019 - United Country Real Estate

United Country Real Estate

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PALMER REAL ESTATE - Also serving Broome, Tompkins, Chenango, Cayuga, Madison & Onondaga counties Robert Palmer | 8 Cortland St, PO Box 786, Marathon, NY 13803 O: 607-849-4529 | F: 607-849-3852 | ucpalmerrealestate.com | palmer_real_estate@hotmail.com

MARATHON, NY CORTLAND COUNTY RENTAL UNITS / 7 BR, 4 BA / 4-unit residence / Long-term tenants

ONCE IN A LIFETIME / 57.17 acres, 3 BR, 1.5 BA / Incredible horse farm / Barn, stalls, arenas / Mostly tillable, fenced / All appliances #31053-84646, $400,000

PUBLIC GOLF COURSE / 139 acres / 18 scenic holes / Healthy membership / Leagues & tournaments / Event space, turn-key #31053-70087, $775,000

EQUINE TRAINING / 26 acres, 3 BR, 2 BA / Barns, indoor arena / Numerous stalls, run-ins / Fenced pasture / Near state land, trails #31053-47125, $274,000

PICTURESQUE CAPE COD / 33.5 acres, 4 BR, 4 BA / Master suite, den/office / Sunroom, bonus room / Basement, pool, storage / Woodworking area #31053-45420, $399,900

/ Return on investment / Laundry, natural gas #31053-11388, $165,000

NEW YORK REAL ESTATE AND AUCTIONS - Scott Gerni | 816 Coffeen St, Watertown, NY 13601 O: 315-592-2323 | C: 315-778-7355 | F: 866-922-1166 | fortdrumnyrealestate.com | sgerni@ymail.com

OFFICE OR RETAIL / 10,448 sq ft / On Main Street

TURN-KEY BUNGALOW / 3 BR, 1 BA / Updated interior / Newer electric/plumbing / New loft, 20x12 shed / Recreation surrounds #31064-36505, $74,900

RIGHT ON THE WATER / 2.6 acres / 184 ft waterfront / 2 parcels / Seasonal camp / Build dream home #31064-32208, $559,900

CLASSIC CHARM / 178 acres, 4 BR, 3 BA / 2-story home, woods / Carriage house, barn / 2 fireplaces, basement / Pasture, wetlands #31064-14127, $324,900

AG OPPORTUNITY / 180 acres, 4 BR, 2 BA / Tillable, pasture, woods / Barns, heated shop / Pond, riding trails / Endless potential #31064-01957, $484,999

WATERTOWN, NY JEFFERSON COUNTY / A/C, loading dock / Basement, parking / Freight elevator #31064-26339, $199,900

YURTS:

and not just for camping, you might want to hire a yurt contractor to make sure you get a septic tank on your property. Overall, a yurt might be a good idea if you’re thinking about glamping, using it as a temporary or flexible residence (maybe while building something permanent?) or using it as an investment property – renting it out as a vacation rental, hunting rental or an Airbnb. There’s no better getaway than in the country. If you want to purchase land or a home in the country, contact a United Country Real Estate agent near you. Find one at UCCountryHomes.com. Sources: https://www.businessinsider.com/ yurts-the-stylish-house-design-that- youve-probably-never-heard-of-2012-8

KNOWTHE LAWS. Every city and state may have different bylaws or zoning requirements, especially with unconventional buildings like yurts. Check with your local and county governments on what you can and can’t do. INCLEMENTWEATHER. As mentioned above, you can customize your yurt with heat and air conditioning and make them sturdy enough to handle some high winds. However, keep in mind that yurts are built similar to a tent so if you live somewhere with heavy snowfall or extreme wind gusts, a yurt might not be your best bet. WHERE’STHE BATHROOM? There are cases where you can add plumbing to your yurt, but there’s also a chance that you might have to have a bathhouse outside. In times where a yurt is used for a residence

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camping or hunting trip. Recent updates to yurts with better insulation make them more efficient to heat than normal houses. The other benefit to owning a yurt is that they are highly customizable. They can be made in any color and, depending on your budget, have all the amenities like air conditioning, wet bars, plumbing and hot tubs. Before you decide to purchase your own yurt, make sure you look into some important factors.

More and more people are settling down in unique housing with the rising popularity of tiny homes, survival properties and now, yurts. Yurts are a circular tent- like building that is affordable and eco-friendly. Typically, yurts range in size from 12 feet to 30 feet and cost $5,000 to $20,000. They are also easy to assemble, making them ideal to put on

your purchased land or use for recreational purposes like a

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