12590 Route 23, Ashland, NY 12407

Inquiries call (917) 379-8511. Buyers' brokers okay. This one-of-a-kind, Federal-style historic retreat offers modern convenience and peaceful mountain views. Originally built by Burton Morss, a nineteenth century industrialist, The Morss Manor was carefully restored and updated in 2012. All new electric, spa bath and individual thermostats in every room are just a few of the touches that make this home so very special. It is the perfect location for year-round enjoyment and relaxation, just minutes from both Windham and Hunter Mountains. The property is private, and lushly landscaped, with a grove of old maples, thick zoysia grass lawns and a mix of newer plantings. The rear acreage boasts the biggest back yard in Greene County, has a captivating stream with its own little waterfall, and abuts watershed land that can never be developed. The front of the Manor looks at unbroken mountain vistas on land owned by New York City for its water supply, assuring a “forever wilderness”. A circular driveway leads to the distinguished main entry with covered porch, or you can continue to the attached, two-car garage at the rear of the house. Distinctive architectural details abound, including columned facades, two original fan windows, hand carved moldings and massive stone foundations. The new roof is in keeping with the original design, and the entire house has been outfitted with carefully installed fiberglass insulation. Many rooms feature working fireplaces, and the wood stove can warm the entire first floor. The freshly painted exterior and interior of the Manor invite you to move right in. Accented by dramatic details throughout, the first level of Morss Manor offers a living room with an oversized fireplace, hand-carved mantel, crown moldings and an antique brass chandelier. Formal front and rear parlors are separated by pocket doors, and there are unique moldings around each fireplace, ceiling, window, and door. Matching antique sconces complement the décor. A dine-in country kitchen and two bedrooms, along with two full baths and a mud room from the garage complete the first floor. One of the baths has a jetted tub and is the perfect setting for a relaxing spa afternoon. New carpeting has been installed throughout the first floor, over the original wide plank floors. The Manor’s second floor can be accessed by three separate stairways, and the west side was previously an in-law apartment, which can be used as a separate rental. There are six more bedrooms, a large living room/den, a kitchen, an exercise room, three bathrooms and storage area galore. The west entry also has a perfect room for storing skis and equipment after a day on the slopes. A full stairway leads to the enormous third floor attic, with its impressive, pegged, hand-hewn beams, wide plank floors, and views of beautiful mountainous terrain to the north and south. It can be used for storage, finished as multiple bedrooms, or converted to a vast entertainment area for family and guests.