5138 Lower Mountain Rd, Lockport, NY 14094 - farm/ranch property

Detailed information about farm/ranch property which situated in Lockport (14094) city, New York state on 5138 Lower Mountain Rd.

Additional Information: These 2 property consist of 145 acres of property with two vineyards, 3.5 miles apart, in the middle bench of the Niagara Escarpment. 36 acres active, 85 additional acres plantable. There is over $1M of wine inventory in stock; All chattels all fully paid for; There is a 1000 foot frontage with the following buildings on site: Winery tasting room, event space, processing rooms, wine labs, guest and staff bathrooms, state of the art kitchen, art gallery and executive offices with over 12,000 square feet; Barn rebuild by the Amish in 2007 and used for catered events with over 3100 square feet; Stone House built in 1826 has 3 floors of space in the process of being restored with over 3100 square feet; There are also 2 large garages, one of which is currently used as a Clay Art Studio with plumbing and electric kiln. Historical Sales information available upon request. Winery has been doubled in size to accommodate the demand of up to 4500 people on a weekend vieing for space; Food is being added; A full beer and wine license has been applied for and is eminent; The Stonehouse vintage 1826, restored to it's previous grandeur and surrounded by a hedge. It is valued at $700K. Freedom Run Winery & Vineyards is located in the heart of the USA’s Niagara Escarpment AVA, in Lockport, New York, a 35 minute drive from the Buffalo airport. A short drive to the magnificent sights of one of the seven wonders of the world...Niagara Falls. The area is steeped in the history the making of this great country with the folklore of 'slaves' running under cover of night along the escarpment, across the Niagara River and into the safety and freedom of Canada just across the border. Freedom Run Winery has won internationally recognized awards due to the area’s similarities to the Burgundy area of France. This means a cool climate two hundred day growing season and heavy clay over limestone sloped soils where pinot noir can show concentrated flavors and an unmistakable minerality. They also grow the Bordeaux varieties of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot as well as white varieties include Riesling and Chardonnay and have also included Champagne clone selections of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with plans of producing elegant sparkling wines in future vintages. . An interesting fact is that root growth from the Champagne area of France was transported here for safekeeping from war torn Europe. Located on the grounds is a beautiful 3 story stone carriage house that is in the process of being restored to its original grandeur. It features 14 foot ceilings and plantation windows on the ground floor with a flow through grand living area all with cherry wood floors. The grand foyer leads into a large living room with adjoining formal dining room with butlers pantry leading to the kitchen and mud room with elegant powder room for guests. The spiral staircase leads up to the second floor with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, one en suite, and a huge attic room at the top of the house, with visibility on a clear night to the lights of Toronto would make a great master suite. It also has a separate garage which is currently the working studio of a Philanthropist/Artist who has purchased a nearby property to relocate his growing art collection and studio to in the spring of 2012. This new property is planted with 45 acres of Pinor grapes which owner is willing to lease to Freedom Run Winery along with 10 acres of hops that is planned in the spring of 2012, perhaps for a micro brewery. A barn that was lovingly restored by the Amish in 2007, is the cherry on this package. It has housed many weddings and reunions as well as offers a place for the community to gather for barn dances and art shows and has plans to produce 'Shakespeare in the Barn' theater productions. This winery offers a turnkey operation with the key management and wine making team willing to sign on to keep the highest standards in place.