1716 County Route 7, Ancram, NY 12502

Perched on a knoll, amid 8 acres overlooking the bucolic farmland of Southern Columbia County, sits this exquisite example of minimalist modern architecture. Designed by the firm of Leven/Betts as their own Hudson Valley country home. The house is a striking combination of black & white, built of industrial strength materials on the outside, and whitewashed walls and polished white concrete floors on the inside. Translucent polycarbonate paneled walls, and a mix of transparent, opaque and glossy whites, makes the home feel like you're living in a cloud. The super-sleek kitchen has a 20-foot Corian-wrapped island. A Malm woodstove keeps the living space cozy in winter, and an open stairwell ascends to the peaceful, light-filled bedrooms and pristine baths. The muted interior is a perfect frame for the gorgeous vistas, seen from every room and painterly in every season. Featured in Elle Decor, Metropolitan Home, and Dwell magazines.