731 E Handsome Brook Rd , Franklin, NY 13775(Delaware County)

This newly constructed luxurious home is waiting for you! Immerse yourself in nature with the convenience of easy access on a quiet, town-maintained road in the beautiful mountains of Franklin in Upstate New York. Nestled in nature with forest & water views along with peaceful sounds of the babbling waters of East Handsome Brook, this 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom contemporary offers 13.5+/- acres of land with the ideal mix of open meadows and woods dotted by old stone walls, creating endless recreational opportunities such as hiking, hunting, fishing, ATV riding, and snowmobiling on your own land. Indulge in the architectural elegance of this home with an open-air feel, vaulted ceilings, and spacious modern custom designer kitchen. Oversized Anderson windows were selected for their high-end quality to showcase the impeccable views of the stream no matter what room you may be in. Relax or entertain out on the expansive outdoor deck looking out to the scenic forest background amid the soothing sounds of the stream. The homes large bedrooms offer ample closet space, and the bathrooms feature the luxury of heated floors. With an oversized 5-bedroom septic system in place, the unfinished walkout basement allows the potential for 2 additional bedrooms (or create spaces that work for you like an office space) and an additional bathroom. For efficiency and huge energy savings, the house is fully spray foamed insulated, and built with Insulated Concrete Forms with electric heat and central air conditioning. High speed Internet is available from the Delhi Phone Company. Outside, meander over the steel beam bridge crossing over the brook which leads the way to the hills, meadows, and beautiful forest. A short 5+/- minute drive offers trendy cafes and restaurants, park, a historic library, railroad museum, golf course, and farmers market. Explore nearby Oneonta and Cooperstown featuring Neahwa Park, Robert V. Riddell State Park, Popp Butterfly Conservatory, the Foothills Performing Arts Center, Otsego Lake, the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Farmers Museum, and Fenimore Art Museum, just to name a few. The home is only about 2:45 from the GWB, creating an ideal location for either full-time or weekend getaway living.