202 Hidley Road , Wynantskill, NY 12198(Rensselaer County)

Privacy and tranquility await at this idyllic farm set back off the road among a peaceful country setting just minutes from amenities and major roads. The farm includes a custom farmhouse overlooking a pond, in-ground pool, a large barn, tillable acreage and trails. Lined with Red Maple trees, the paved driveway leads gently uphill towards the house and is framed on one side by horse fences on the left and a pond on the right. Gardens and landscaping frame the house with a lawn that stretches out around the house and downhill towards the pond. Cast a line in the pond to catch some fish or sit on the bench and enjoy the view. The 2,600sq’ craftsman country home includes 4 bedrooms and baths with an open floor plan has been completed updated and features high-end finishes throughout. The first thing you will notice is the hand-hewn beams that frame the doorways and ceilings giving a rustic feel. Just off the entryway is a large dining room with a cathedral ceiling and 2 story fire place that gives warmth and ambiance on colder winter months. The kitchen can be entered by walking around either side of the fireplace and includes modern updates including a famers kitchen sink, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and recessed lighting. Across the hall from the entryway is another large dining room perfect for large family gatherings at the holidays. On the right side of the room is a unique feature that extends out and is surrounded by windows and a skylight. The perfect location to sit in a comfortable chair to read a book and soak up the sun. Continuing beyond is the large living room which includes a stone fireplace and cathedral ceiling with hand hewn beams. Large sliding glass doors open up to the deck overlooking the pond. Sit on the deck and enjoy your morning coffee while you listen to the birds and watch ducks land on the pond. The bright and spacious master suite on the first floor features a cathedral ceiling with skylights, stained glass window and a large walk-in closet. Custom tile work accents the master bath with its walk-in shower. There is a nice half bath with custom wainscoting behind the kitchen on the first floor. Heading up the open stairwell you are greeted by 2 balconies on either side of the fireplace that overlook the dining room. There are 3 bedrooms on the second floor and a large full bathroom with a skylight. Portions of the basement are finished with ample room for storage including a cedar closet and a locking gun closet. Relax and unwind in the 4 person Master Spa hot tub. Just outside from the kitchen is a great patio surrounded by beautiful flowers. Stairs meander up-hill to the large in-ground pool with its stone patio and landscaping backed by a nice wooden fence. Kids and the young at heart will enjoy perfecting their dives and cannonballs off the diving board! Across the driveway from the house is a garage with a nice workshop and additional storage space for lawn mowers and other equipment. Just past the garage is a small barn with 4 horse stalls and plenty of room for goats, chickens or even a few cows. Tall mature spruce trees line the back of the yard and the entrance to the 2,800sq.’ pole barn in the back which features water and electric. The front of the barn is open with 3 stalls for parking tractors and other equipment. The farm was previously used for raising chicken and turkeys and is set up perfectly to raise a small flock of your own or a larger capacity to raise and harvest. The back of the barn has a large heated room with a sink and water and was previously used for processing chickens and turkeys. There is a large indoor turkey/chicken pen with automatic water feeders. The pen opens up to a half-acre fenced paddock. There is an additional horse paddock for riding next to the barn and several other paddocks behind the garage. Just next to the barn is a 3-acre hay field that can be used for hay or turned into crop production. Multiple trails run throughout the property and are perfect for horseback riding, ATV’s and snowboarding. You can expand your riding for miles on the adjacent National Grid power lines. Hunters take notice the property has excellent deer and turkey hunting and the seller has harvested several great mature bucks (see photos). There is an opening in the center of the woods that serves as a food plot with excellent stand locations to take advantage of various wind directions. While taking photos a group of 8 deer were seen in this part of the property. The terrain slopes uphill gently from the road and then levels out around the house and barn and rises uphill to the southwest. Whether you want to start a small farm or bring your horses, this property is the perfect location to enjoy country living at its finest in a beautiful setting just minutes from Albany. Call the listing agent today to set up an appointment.