Durham, NY 12423 · Greene County

Five Furlongs is a commercial hotel-motel operation situated on a half-acre waterfront parcel along State Route 145 in East Durham, Greene County, with direct access to Cornwallville Creek. Built in 1980, the property includes an indoor tavern and dining room with seating for roughly 100 guests, a full commercial kitchen with walk-in coolers and freezer, two liquor licenses, and a NYS Gaming License with Off Track Betting. Outdoor amenities encompass an Amish-built pavilion with stage, sound system, and lighting; a mobile catering trailer; fire pit; creekside cabanas; and covered deck. Four ensuite hotel rooms, two wells, a new septic system, ten bathrooms, and two parking areas support year-round operations. The property is offered as-is with no HOA.
Tucked in the rolling green hills of East Durham, where the Catskills echo with music and memory, lies Five Furlongs - a storied tavern, restaurant, and event haven where the past and present meet in celebration. This is not simply a property. It is a place of gathering, of laughter and toasts, of creek-side weddings and fireside songs. Set along the well-traveled State Route 145, Five Furlongs, with its thatched-roof patio and timbered charm, evokes the warmth of the Irish countryside. This is an extraordinary venue in both scale and soul. Indoors, the tavern and dining room offer seating for up to 100 guests, while outside, the possibilities stretch wide: a grand 90ft x 30ft Amish-built pavilion featuring a permanent stage, JBL sound system and lighting, and chandeliers from The Boathouse at Central Park; a mobile catering trailer with wood and propane designated cooking stations, bar, and dining tables; a covered back deck off of the main dining area; a large fire pit circle; and creekside cabanas nestled beside the cascading waters of Cornwallville Creek. The grounds are vast, meticulously maintained, and ready to host weddings, concerts, and reunions. Behind the scenes, the infrastructure is as impressive as the ambiance. A commercial kitchen, full bar, prep and storage rooms, walk-in freezer and coolers, two wells, a new septic system, ten bathrooms, and two parking areas provide everything needed to operate at scale. Upstairs, four ensuite hotel rooms offer accommodations. With two liquor licenses and a NYS Gaming License with Off Track Betting, the business is poised for both hospitality and entertainment. Throughout the year, the East Durham pulses with Irish festivals, cultural events, and the kind of neighborly warmth that turns visitors into regulars. It's a place where stories begin, and where every gathering feels like a homecoming. Property is being sold as is.
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Durham is in Greene County, NY. There are currently 6 active listings here, ranging from $199,000 to $1,900,000. Priced 339% above the Durham median of $432,500.
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Coldwell Banker Village Green · Listed by Angela M Lanuto (39104)
Contact: 973-229-6875
MLS #202528514 · Source: Global MLS, Inc.
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