Beaverkill Riverfront: Roscoe, NY

About The Property

For the first time in a generation, an extraordinary legacy property along the storied Beaverkill River is now available. Once the home of the historic Beaverkill Fly Fisherman’s Club, this expansive 97.8-acre estate boasts over 2,300 feet of pristine river frontage—offering more than a half mile of legendary fly fishing waters. The property includes both sides of the river for a significant portion. Revered as the birthplace of fly fishing in the United States, the Beaverkill has attracted anglers since the 1800s and remains a coveted destination today. The property lies between two active fly fishing clubs, continuing a time-honored tradition.

Extending from the iconic Craigie Clair Bridge, the estate winds through a picturesque valley teeming with wildlife. Bald eagles, hawks, and blue herons often grace the fields and ponds, while multiple river access points allow anglers direct entry to the famed Beaverkill waters.

From dawn to dusk, the property is bathed in beautiful, shifting light. The expansive open field offers numerous possibilities, from creating a sprawling garden or sports field to establishing camping areas. Hiking and ATV trails could be developed to meander from the riverside up through the wooded areas.

With its vast acreage, this property lends itself perfectly to a family compound. There are two prime, easily buildable locations where the existing structures currently stand, with additional potential sites offering stunning views of the river valley.

The serene Burnt Hill Creek flows down from Amber Lake, with part of its crystal-clear waters diverted into a hand-laid bluestone reflecting pool in the front yard—an ideal spot for a sauna with a cold plunge. The creek also feeds a small pond near the house, serving as a natural nursery for rainbow and brown trout parr. Further downstream, the creek forms a larger pond, creating additional pristine waters for young trout to mature before entering the main river system.

The current owners have invested in architect-designed, permit-ready plans for an extensive renovation, expanding the residence to over 2,300 square feet to maximize breathtaking views of the valley and creek. The property includes a 3-car garage with potential for reinforcement and revitalization. Two tax lots total 97.8 acres: 3.73 and 94.1 acres.

An old horse and carriage road leading to Roscoe provides a scenic trail up to the upper wooded portion of the property. This forested area, with its towering hardwood and pine trees, mushrooms, and ramps in the spring, feels both magical and timeless. A level clearing in the woods presents an ideal location for additional construction, offering sweeping vistas of the Beaverkill Valley.

Steeped in history, the estate was once the site of a sawmill during the late 1700s and 1800s. While the original late-19th-century fly fishing clubhouse still stands as a nod to the past, its current condition suggests it may require demolition.

The location is perfect with a short, 10-minute drive to “Trouttown, USA” - aka Roscoe, NY. There you’ll find fishing supplies at the Beaverkill Angler and Trout Town Flies. Learn history and technique at the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum, also close by. The Junction is a fun local restaurant, and the Roscoe Beer Company was one of the first microbreweries in the area. Friday through Sunday are bagel days at Grizzly Bagels.

To see permit-ready plans (2023) for the renovation of the main house, CLICK HERE.

Listing Agent: Erik Freeland, 646-942-7099