204-208 Route 42, Shandaken, NY 12480

You'll feel the true essence of the Catskills as you make your way through the valley where the Esopus Creek winds and the mountains rise above, you'll take in the fresh air and leave your stress behind arriving at your ultimate Catskill sanctuary. Full of character, this home is sited well off the road in a peaceful setting. The spacious home is filled with charm and warmth and boasts a gorgeous stone fireplace, wood beams, fir floors, built-ins, plus some knotty pine and slate...it combines modern updates with original details creating a very homey feel; its original portion goes back to 1857. There is a fantastic bonus attic space which is huge - it contains beams and a cathedral ceiling with an inside and outside entrance...imagine finishing it off to offer even more living space - wait until you see it, you'll be thinking of so many possibilities!, The 9+ acres also includes a barn with horse stalls, a small workshop building complete with electric and wood heat and a detached 2 bedroom guest or rental house with separate utilities - great for supplementing your income or for those large family gatherings. What else could you want? How about beautiful grounds with mature landscaping, fruit trees and an inground swimming pool! A beautiful home for all seasons; to relax, enjoy nature and friends and family...a short drive to the Belleayre Mountain Ski Resort or into the quaint village of Phoenicia for a little shopping, a bite to eat or to the theatre. Or, if you have an interest in fishing or tubing the Esopus Creek, its all close by!