Escape to Your Own Trout Stream Paradise - Just 2 Hours from Manhattan Imagine waking up to the gentle babble of your private trout stream instead of subway rumbles. This extraordinary 7-acre Catskills sanctuary on Weidick Road in Andes offers the perfect blend of pristine wilderness and smart investment potential. Your Private Mountain Retreat Awaits Start living your upstate dream immediately. The property features a crystal-clear stream bisecting the land, creating magical spots for meditation, fishing, or simply listening to nature's soundtrack. The stream flows year-round, offering both recreational enjoyment and significant property value enhancement. Nature's Architecture, Professionally Enhanced The land gracefully transitions from sunny deciduous hardwoods near the road - perfect for your future home site - down through a cathedral of towering hemlocks that stay green year-round. The forest has been professionally managed by the Catskill Forest Association, creating park-like clearings ideal for camping or family events. Previous owners have hosted intimate elopement ceremonies here, and professional photographers have used the property as an outdoor set - testament to its extraordinary beauty. Development-Ready with $25,000+ in Completed Improvements Unlike raw land that requires years of preparation, this property comes development- ready: Perc test passed - eliminating costly uncertainty Professional survey completed - boundaries clearly marked and staked $5,000 landscape master plan created by licensed architects Rough driveway installed - access already established Tool shed on-site - immediate storage for equipment Forestry management plan executed with designated specimen trees Perfect for Off-Grid Dreams or Traditional Development A cleared sunny area near the road has been specifically designated for solar panel installation, offering complete energy independence. Power runs along Weidick Road just 100 yards away for traditional grid connection if preferred. Well drilling estimates are available, with excellent groundwater potential confirmed by neighboring properties. Location, Location, Liberation Situated in the charming town of Andes, you're perfectly positioned for both solitude and convenience: 15 minutes to Margaretville's grocery stores, farm-to-table restaurants, and cafes 5 minutes to Andes village with its acclaimed restaurants and general store 10 minutes to Pepacton Reservoir for boating and fishing (NYC DEP permit available) 2.5 hours from George Washington Bridge - easy weekend escape A Rare Offering in Today's Market Properties combining water features, completed infrastructure, and this proximity to both NYC and Catskills amenities rarely become available. The previous owner, who chose to elope on this land over a traditional wedding, has lovingly stewarded the property. Now it's ready for its next chapter. Seasonal Magic Year-Round Experience four distinct seasons of beauty: spring wildflowers and rushing snowmelt in the stream, summer's cooling hemlock groves (typically 10-15° cooler than NYC), fall's spectacular foliage display, and winter's peaceful snow-covered wonderland. There are multiple hard maple trees on the property ready to be tapped for maple syrup.