And even if outdoor sports are not your thing, the large number of museums, galleries, restaurants and bars located here and in the surrounding towns of Windham, Jewett, Hensonville and Maplecrest, means small-town life here is never boring.

The town of Ashland is located on the north border of the Catskill Park Nature Preserve, which offers year-round nature activities including hiking, fishing, camping and skiing at the Belleayre Mountain Ski Center. Families with young children enjoy close proximity to the Binghampton Zoo and Berkshire Botanical Gardens. For those who love to golf, land here is located minutes away from dozens of public and private golf courses. And if you ever miss the bright lights of the big city, you are still less than three hours away from New York City.

Homes here are moderately priced with some incredible deals on large portions of raw land. Thanks to the small population, land here is sold in large chunks, ensuring your property will be private, quiet, and pristine. If you want to escape to a quiet mountain community for a life of skiing, fishing, hiking and getting to know your neighbors: this town is for you. If you want a small mountain town without giving up great restaurants, bars, art museums and shopping: you can find that here too.

Ashland offers all of the comforts of small-town life, with the adventure of living near multiple, year-round mountain resorts. This is not only a great place to live, but a great investment as well. Homes in this area offer amazing mountain views, and close proximity to ski destinations, while still being conveniently connected to other larger towns. Whether you are looking for a safe place to raise a family, a retirement filled with adventure, or an investment for the future, property in this area is an incredible opportunity.