840 John Deck Rd, Long Eddy, NY 12760

Long Meadow is a truly remarkable country property, where it feels every design decision in the house was well thought through, and that makes sense as it was built by an architect for himself. The choice of materials is consistently superior, from floor to ceiling doors of Spanish cedar, bluestone floors warmed by radiant heat, accent walls of reclaimed barn wood and premium fixtures throughout. Huge picture windows, walls of glass and upper level decks and catwalks all capitalize on the layered panoramic vistas. The recent purchase of additional meadows and woodland included a substantial 1800s barn and a pretty spring-fed pond. The heart of the house is the sunken "conversation pit", with built-in seating, a towering wall of glass and a stunning freestanding stone fireplace as focal point. Beyond the dining area is an office where honestly I would never do a stitch of work given the view. The kitchen is a dream, with a 5-burner Viking range with griddle, a marble-topped island, and plenty of storage. A delightful breakfast nook at one end, and French doors out to the bluestone patio at the other make it a dynamic space, and the view from the kitchen sink is a show-stopper. There are 3 en suite bedrooms. The first is a kind of mini suite, with a queen size bed tucked snugly into an alcove of cedar paneling and stone. The bathroom features darker wood paneling and has a tile shower. The master suite is dynamite. The bedroom is spacious and has a two-sided fireplace, so you can add cozy ambience to your bedroom, and to the large bathroom while in the soaking tub watching Netflix on the small TV tucked in above the foot of the tub. There is also a glass-enclosed, stone tiled shower. Connected to the master by pivoting wood doors is a huge solarium. The original owner used it as a greenhouse, but it has been refinished for year round use, with heat and working windows. Rustic barn wood panels the staircase, and before we get all the way up to the third suite, a door at the landing leads to yet another magical space: Half is sleeping porch and on the other side of the wall is a fireplace and party space, and the panorama laid out through the screens from there. The final bedroom is at the top of the house and the bathroom is styled with a rustic-chic combo of barn siding, modern fixtures and a tiled shower. Accessed from this top floor is another inspired area: a series of upper level decks and catwalks that overlook the front meadow and look out at distant hills. The barn and pond are in the field adjacent to the house. By the house there is a large shed attached by a breezeway, and a separate multi-bay carport and enclosed 1-bay garage, as well as a wood shed. The property is five minutes to the Delaware River, and 15 minutes to the bustling town of Callicoon.