Description
This 77 acre parcel is ideally wedged between conserved land on 3 sides, offering a continued future of privacy. Located on desirable Beartown Mountain Rd, the land is only minutes from the charming town center and Monterey market. Lake Garfield, a 275 acre Lake and Monterey town treasure is also only a half mile from the town center. Monterey residents enjoy swimming and boating on this clean large lake. The forest has been managed by professional forester and in addition to periodic income from timber harvesting, the land provides habitat for a variety of wildlife. Create your own miles of trails or jog along the beautiful sparsely trafficked roads lined with stone walls. With the 2000 acre Beartown State Park as a neighbor, the outdoor activities abound no matter the season . In the summer, in addition to Lake Garfield , the pristine 35 acre Benedict Pond has a sandy beach for bathing and offers non- motorized boating and fishing . There are miles of hiking and ATV trails in the park , and in the winter these trails become ideal for cross country skiing, snowmobiles and snowshowing. The Appalachian Trail runs nearby.
Highridge's 77 acres includes 1897 feet of road frontage on two roads allowing for a potential of several building lots subject to the site plan review process of the Scenic Mountain Act. (Monterey SMA (montereyma.gov) The elevation extends to over 1900' allowing for a hike which can reveal an astounding view.
