Woodstock mountain retreat house located in one of the best areas in the Hudson Valley. Surrounded by protected land on one side, this magical property offers majestic mountain views in Winter and Spring and lush extraordinary perennial gardens with year round visual interest. This well loved home is one-of-a-kind and very charming with a soaring two story great room accented by wood beams, a stone fireplace and a wall of glass overlooking the gardens and views beyond, incorporating all the elements of a country escape - wood, stone and sunshine through the glass and greenery. A separate architect designed large family room addition also with gorgeous views adds more gathering space with some separation for watching TV or movies. The massive entertainment deck runs along the entire back of the home and is accessed from two sets of French doors. In Spring it is enveloped with...
Woodstock mountain retreat house located in one of the best areas in the Hudson Valley. Surrounded by protected land on one side, this magical property offers majestic mountain views in Winter and Spring and lush extraordinary perennial gardens with year round visual interest. This well loved home is one-of-a-kind and very charming with a soaring two story great room accented by wood beams, a stone fireplace and a wall of glass overlooking the gardens and views beyond, incorporating all the elements of a country escape - wood, stone and sunshine through the glass and greenery. A separate architect designed large family room addition also with gorgeous views adds more gathering space with some separation for watching TV or movies. The massive entertainment deck runs along the entire back of the home and is accessed from two sets of French doors. In Spring it is enveloped with a stunning hedge of lilacs. The custom designed kitchen features Sub Zero and Wolf appliances and stone counters with a breakfast bar. A main floor primary suite has a bathroom designed in true Woodstock style, including a soaking tub with a view to the trees, a walk in shower and handmade "live edge" wooden counter. The inviting window seat in the bedroom is a perfect soothing spot to curl up with a cup of tea to watch the clouds roll by. Upstairs are two guest rooms with custom built-ins and a bath. From one of the rooms a unique handcrafted window above the great room can be opened to enjoy the views from a higher stance. The deck from the living area and from the primary suite leads to a super sized “to die for” 300 sq. ft pavilion screened-in porch to enjoy for 3 seasons. Grab some patio heaters and make it year round! From there one can access the two bedroom guest house, pristine and zen with lots of light and peek a boo views of the gunnite pool and gardens below. Created with entertainment in mind this is a truly comfortable separate space for friends and loved ones - not too close, but not too far away. Extraordinary stonework leads through thoughtfully designed gardens down to the pool area which feels like a high end resort. Cool and calming water bordered by dazzling limelight hydrangeas and a multitude of other showy blooms throughout the season create a sense of wonderment and awe. A raised bed vegetable garden below the hydrangeas is the final piece de resistance. The landscape was designed with the help of designer Dean Riddle and has been featured in several books and magazines over the years, There are multiple sheds and storage areas throughout the property. Additionally there is a shed/cottage with electric and heat which is currently used for an office. It could also be used for a yoga, pilates, workout area. Outdoor opportunities abound. Forever private and bordered by the DEP on one side, you can own your own mountaintop piece of paradise in Woodstock. The majority of the property is completely enclosed in deer fencing - great for worry free frolicking for pets. Some amenities include automatic backup generator, Heated saline gunite pool, 2 wells, a service driveway entrance at the lower end of the property for pool, garden or guest house entry. Close to skiing, fishing, rail trail, hiking. Between the villages of Woodstock and Phoenicia for dining, music and cultural events.