711 County Route 3, Ancramdale, NY 12503 (MLS# 20261916)
$675,000
Ancramdale, NY 12503
MLS# 20261916
5 baths | 5852 sqft
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Property Description
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, and highly regarded restaurant in the heart of Columbia County, New York. Ideally situated along a well-traveled route with convenient access to Hillsdale, Millerton, and the Berkshires, this thriving destination attracts both a loyal local following and discerning visitors from throughout the region. The property offers a thoughtfully designed and versatile layout, featuring a spacious main dining room, a warm and inviting bar, and an elegantly appointed banquet hall perfectly suited for weddings, private celebrations, and community gatherings--comfortably accommodating up to 120 guests. Expansive windows and a scenic outdoor deck capture sweeping countryside views, enhancing the dining experience and overall ambiance. The fully equipped commercial kitchen is designed for efficiency and performance, complete with professional-grade appliances, a walk-in refrigerator and freezer, and generous prep and storage areas--ready to support immediate and continued success. This comprehensive offering includes the business, real estate, furnishings, fixtures, equipment, presenting a true turnkey investment. A private two-bedroom apartment on-site provides valuable live/work flexibility for an owner, manager, or chef. Renowned for its exceptional cuisine, attentive service, and enduring reputation, the restaurant enjoys a strong and loyal customer base. Its proximity to popular destinations such as Catamount Mountain Resort, Hudson Valley wineries, and the Harlem Valley Rail Trail ensures consistent year-round traffic and continued growth potential. An exceptional offering for restaurateurs, hospitality professionals, or investors seeking to own a cornerstone property in one of New York's most scenic and sought-after regions.
Details
Contract Information
Availability Date: 2026-04-28
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Owner Name: 711 CR3 LLC
Occupant Name: *** NEW LISTING ***
Lease Considered YN: No
Current Price: $675,000
Original List Price: 725000
List Price: $675,000
Status: Active
Listing Contract Date: 2026-04-28
Property Sub Type: Other
Location, Tax, and Legal
911 Address: 711 County Route 3
Township: Ancram
Zip Code +4: 5132
School District: Taconic Hills Central Schools
General Tax: 0
School Tax: 4378
Town Tax: 3485
Village Tax: 0
Tax Annual Amount: 7863
Tax Year: 2025
Assessors Full Market Value: 677800
Tax Assessed Value: 610000
Tax Legal Description: Restaurant
Parcel Number: 206.-1-13.2
Tax Lot: 13
Tax Block: 1
Tax Exemptions YN: No
Zoning: 07
Directions: Route 22 to County Route 3 to 711 on right
General Property Information
Business Name: The Ponds
Number Of Units Total: 1
Lot Size Acres: 7.56
Lot Size Dimensions: 7.56
Year Built Details: Building was actually built in 1958
Waterfront YN: Yes
Water Body Name: Drowned Lands Swamp
Parking Total: 50
Flood Plain YN: No
Frontage Length: 2570'
Land Lease YN: No
Sign On Property YN: Yes
Basement YN: Yes
Stories Total: 2
Stories: 1
List Price/SqFt: 115.35
Bathrooms Total: 5
Living Area: 5852
Year Built: 1979
Remarks and Miscellaneous
Public Remarks: This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, and highly regarded restaurant in the heart of Columbia County, New York. Ideally situated along a well-traveled route with convenient access to Hillsdale, Millerton, and the Berkshires, this thriving destination attracts both a loyal local following and discerning visitors from throughout the region.
The property offers a thoughtfully designed and versatile layout, featuring a spacious main dining room, a warm and inviting bar, and an elegantly appointed banquet hall perfectly suited for weddings, private celebrations, and community gatherings--comfortably accommodating up to 120 guests. Expansive windows and a scenic outdoor deck capture sweeping countryside views, enhancing the dining experience and overall ambiance.
The fully equipped commercial kitchen is designed for efficiency and performance, complete with professional-grade appliances, a walk-in refrigerator and freezer, and generous prep and storage areas--ready to support immediate and continued success.
This comprehensive offering includes the business, real estate, furnishings, fixtures, equipment, presenting a true turnkey investment. A private two-bedroom apartment on-site provides valuable live/work flexibility for an owner, manager, or chef.
Renowned for its exceptional cuisine, attentive service, and enduring reputation, the restaurant enjoys a strong and loyal customer base. Its proximity to popular destinations such as Catamount Mountain Resort, Hudson Valley wineries, and the Harlem Valley Rail Trail ensures consistent year-round traffic and continued growth potential.
An exceptional offering for restaurateurs, hospitality professionals, or investors seeking to own a cornerstone property in one of New York's most scenic and sought-after regions.
Status Change Information
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-04-28
Major Change Timestamp: 2026-08-13T16:51:19Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-08-13T16:51:19Z
Basement
Apartment: 1
Concrete: 1
Exterior Entry: 1
Interior Entry: 1
Partial: 1
Storage Space: 1
Sump Pump: 1
Unfinished: 1
Book Information
Liber/Book: 901
Page: 309
Section: 206
Construction Materials
Frame: 1
Wood Siding: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Ductless: 1
Multi Units: 1
Electric
Circuit Breakers: 1
Flooring
Combination: 1
Foundation Details
Block: 1
Stone: 1
Heating
Baseboard: 1
Hot Water: 1
Oil: 1
Other: 1
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Lot Features
Back Yard: 1
Few Trees: 1
Open Lot: 1
Sloped: 1
Views: 1
Wetlands: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Road Frontage Type
County Road: 1
Road Surface Type
Paved: 1
Roof
Asphalt: 1
Sewer
Engineered Septic: 1
Other: 1
Showing Considerations
Occupied: 1
Structure Type
Mixed Use: 1
Office: 1
Utilities
Cable Available: 1
Electricity Connected: 1
Phone Available: 1
Sewer Connected: 1
Water Connected: 1
Water Source
Well: 1
Waterfront Features
Pond: 1
Other: 1
Documents Available
Survey: 1
Income and Expenses
Financials Available Y/N: Yes
Current Use
Commercial: 1
Location
Rural: 1
Building Features
Includes Deck: 1
Kitchen Facilities: 1
Living Space Available: 1
Loading Dock(s): 1
Private Restroom(s): 1
Public Restroom(s): 1
Storage: 1
Number of Loading Docks: 1
Business Type
Restaurant: 1
Showing Requirements
24 Hour Notice: 1
Call Listing Agent: 1
Call Listing Office: 1
No Lockbox: 1
Showing Service: 1
Text Listing Agent: 1
Sale Includes
Building: 1
Equipment: 1
Fixture(s): 1
Furniture: 1
Showing Information
Showing Attended YN: Yes
Showing Advance Notice: 24
Showing Instructions: 24-48 hour noitce accompany showing
Location Tax and Legal
Street Number: 711
Street Name: County Route 3
County: Columbia
State: NY
Zip Code: 12503
Town (Taxable): Ancram
Property Features
Basement: Apartment; Concrete; Exterior Entry; Interior Entry; Partial; Storage Space; Sump Pump; Unfinished
Building Features: Private Restroom(s); Includes Deck; Kitchen Facilities; Living Space Available; Loading Dock(s); Public Restroom(s); Storage
Business Type: Restaurant
Construction Materials: Frame; Wood Siding
Cooling: Central Air; Ductless; Multi Units
Current Use: Commercial
Documents Available: Survey
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Flooring: Combination
Foundation Details: Block; Stone
Heating: Baseboard; Hot Water; Oil; Other
Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional
Location: Rural
Lot Features: Back Yard; Few Trees; Open Lot; Sloped; Views; Wetlands
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Road Surface Type: Paved
Roof: Asphalt
Sewer: Engineered Septic; Other
Showing Considerations: Occupied
Structure Type: Mixed Use; Office
Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Phone Available; Sewer Connected; Water Connected
Water Source: Well
Waterfront Features: Pond; Other
Showing Requirements: 24 Hour Notice; Call Listing Agent; Call Listing Office; No Lockbox; Showing Service; Text Listing Agent
Sale Includes: Building; Equipment; Fixture(s); Furniture
Listing Courtesy of Elyse Harney Real Estate
Listing Agent: Arleen Shepley