13 Esopus Ave, Ulster Park, NY 12487

The beauty, charm, history and nature of the Hudson Valley at their best. 1798 stone house, barn and two additional outbuildings nestled on 25+ acres of bucolic land with spring-fed pond, large meadow, creek and a panoramic view of neighboring Shaupeneak Ridge. The location is impeccably convenient and scenic - a tree-lined country road around the corner from an apple orchard, 10 minutes from Kingston and 20 minutes from Poughkeepsie MetroNorth. The downstairs living area features an open-plan living room and dining room, eat-in gourmet kitchen (complete with high quality propane range and Bosch dishwasher), glass-enclosed sun porch/mudroom and half bath. Adding to the innate charm are hand-hewn beamed ceilings and fireplaces in the living/dining room and kitchen and an antique sink from a French chateau in the half bath. Upstairs has a large landing area with linen closet, three charming bedrooms and one bath with a walk-in shower. Restored antique wide-plank floors grace both levels. Half of the basement (not counted in square footage) has become a wine cellar and tasting room (complete with a third fireplace) perfect for oenophiles. The other half of the basement showcases the excellent mechanicals - the water-softening system, furnace and hot water heater are all less than two years old. In the midst of the history the house features many of the latest technological features perfect for working at home. Near the house are an antique barn with horse paddocks and a storage room, free-standing shed and two car carport. The land and views are simply stunning. A patio to the side of the home overlooks the spring-fed pond. The pond had a beach until the mid-1990s which could be brought back to life. Acres of meadows below the house have an old apple orchard to one side. A trail through the meadow leads to a creek and protected wetlands. Cross the creek into a forested area - from here a trailhead on the edge of the property will lead into Shaupeneak Ridge Park, managed by Scenic Hudson. The magic of the remarkable property is yours to discover and enjoy - come be the next curator of this piece of Ulster County history.