A bucolic retreat, this completely secluded estate, nestled on over 50 acres, offering your exclusive use of on site activities for every season. Heated seasonal Pool, Tennis Court, PICKLEBALL, Basketball, Lighted Bocce Court, Horseshoes, pond, nature walks, hiking and cross country skiing on marked trails. Enjoy the tranquility overlooking the stocked pond (no swimming) from the gazebo. Not a neighbor in sight and sitting at the end of a long driveway-a peaceful and private sanctuary.
The sun filled, roomy farmhouse, with 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, offers every modern convenience yet retains the charm of yesteryear with stone fireplaces (indoors and out). Traditionally furnished with a combination of antiques and classic pieces, it is comfortable and attractive with plenty of room to gather together yet plenty of room for separate activities and solace.
The fully equipped chef’s kitchen, offers a professional gas cook top with griddle and warming lamps- perfect for big country breakfasts- double oven, two sinks, two dishwashers, a separate beverage refrigerator and an antique farm table- for preparation, or for dining as well as a second dining table- and this room opens to a classic screened in porch- for dining or just relaxing. An additional and more formal dining room is also off the kitchen. There is barbecue equipment- gas and wood/charcoal grills off the rear bluestone terrace .
After dinner enjoy the outdoor fireplace year round, under the stars, or listen to the abundant wildlife from the front porch.
The library/media room has a stone fireplace, flat screen with Direct TV service and wireless internet service.
There is a powder room/bathroom with shower nearby on this floor.
The living/sitting room offers an additional spot for movies and an upright Steinway piano.
There is a guest bedroom on the ground floor with a queen bed and ensuite bath.
Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom has a queen bed, ensuite bath with heated floor, soaking tub and separate shower.
In addition, upstairs, one guest bedroom has a queen bed and another has twin beds. These two bedrooms share a large hallway bath with a soaking tub and separate shower.
The rooms have separately controlled heat and air conditioners..
The property is centrally located in the Hudson Valley, a short drive to Rhinebeck and Red Hook Villages and the Duchess County Fairgrounds for Antique and Craft shows; also close to Pine Plains, a small town with all conveniences and some great restaurants; convenient to the Berkshires and Catamount for Skiing; or Hudson for antiquing and more great dining. Convenient to Bard College, Marist, Vassar and the Culinary Institute, as well as local farms for picking apples, berries, pumpkins and visiting the popular fall festivals. Convenient to several farm and other wedding locations. Nearby Lake Taghkanic State Park in Ancram has lots of water activities and other events.
We are located close to the Taconic Parkway
90 minutes from NYC.
Video security surveillance exists on the property, exterior only. There are no interior cameras.
**We have a no cancellation policy, however:
VRBO offers travel insurance through a partner. For summer rentals of a week or longer, (June-August), should you opt to purchase it we will credit you with half the cost of the premium.
Keywords: Single Family House, Tennis, Pickleball, Pool. Estate, Secluded