1921 County Road 16 The Preserve is an extraordinary home where Adirondack style meets Yellowstone - on 36 +/- acres w 2 barns, open paddock area, woods, natural pond & feeder trout stream. Built in 2005, this 4896 sq. ft. stick frame home features massive log pillars, 12 inch half-log western ponderosa pine siding, 4 oversized bedrooms, 6.5 baths, huge dining room, 2 living rooms, and a truly gourmet kitchen. An additional 1345 sf lower level has a workout room, laundry & large bar/rec room for a total of 6241 sf of living space. Culinary dreams come true in the 400 sf Chef's Kitchen featuring: 60 Wolf stove with grill, 2 full size ovens & 6 gas burners; 60 inch Wolf Hood vent, full size stainless shelf w/ 2 infrared heat lamps; KitchenAid warming drawer, (2) KitchenAid dishwashers, Samsung French door refrigerator; 35 ft of granite counters, custom hickory cabinets & 7x9 walk-in pantry. Entertain in the stunning 17x30 dining room, which seats 30 guests, soaring cathedral ceiling, 3-tier antler chandelier, enormous ponderosa pine beams, floor to ceiling fieldstone fireplace & wall of glass sliders leading to 20x30 Trex covered deck. All 4 bedrooms are oversized, each with its own full bath & individually zoned thermostat for personalized comfort. The primary bedroom has a gas fireplace, 2 separate his and hers baths and walk-in closet. Other bespoke features include: locally hand wrought iron railings, Hickory hardwood flooring as well as Tennessee limestone, Bluestone and Soapstone, custom-cut half log open staircase, fieldstone floor to ceiling see-through gas fireplace made with stones off the farm & hand hewn beam mantel repurposed from the original 1820 farmhouse. Hand-crafted cabinetry including the kitchen and 4 bathrooms from local hickory, cherry and even basswood sourced from the original farmhouse. The finished basement features a 694 sf rec room w pool table & custom log bar seats 12 with bar sink, wine cooler & bluestone bar top. Both house and barn are newly stained Fall 2025. The natural gas furnace has 9 zones, while the outdoor wood burning Central Boiler offers inexpensive heating. Other details are copper plumbing, ALL walls & ceilings insulated, Superior poured concrete/insulated foundation, 1500 gallon septic w separate drywell, a 365 ft drilled well with carbon water filtration system & excellent internet service. A restored 3 story barn (1880) & new 50x40 garage/barn (2023) room for 4+ vehicles & 20x60 extension has power, lighting, water and concrete pad with 2 acre grass field suitable for livestock or horses. Bordering 1043 acres of Otselic State Forest, this property is mostly wooded w/ a mix of maple, cherry, ash & hemlock, with hiking/RV trails and 1945' of Middletown Brook, a feeder trout stream. With diverse topography, nearby hay fields & multiple water sources, surrounding wild apple trees and native brush providing browse and bedding areas, this property offers ideal opportunity for observing wildlife and outdoor recreation. Within 5 miles, there are 7 more State Forests w/ over 25, 000 acres offering hiking, fishing, canoeing, hunting and snowmobiling. More fishing available on the Otselic River 2 miles; Chenango River 14 miles; Whitney Point Reservoir 30 miles & world-class Oneida Lake 44 miles. Golf is available in nearby Norwich 15 miles, Hamilton 18 miles & Turning Stone Resort & Casino 37 miles. Miles of snowmobile trails are accessible nearby, while skiing available at Greek Peak Mountain Resort 37 miles, Labrador Mountain 22 miles & Song Mountain 32 miles. Ithaca and the amazing Finger Lakes Region are just one hour drive west, while Cooperstown with the National Baseball Hall of Fame, museums, theater and Otsego Lake are one hour to the east. Amenities are nearby within 15 mins, while add'l. restaurants, shopping and entertainment less than an hour: Cortland/Syracuse area 45 mins; Binghamton/Cooperstown/Utica >1 hr. NYC/GWB 3.5 hours. *Property is owned by a Real Estate Broker. **More acreage avail