$699,000

Located on one of the most desirable roads in Woodstock, this beautifully maintained 2 bedroom, 2 bath contemporary farmhouse features hand laid stone walls, vast patios, walkways, trails leading to natural treasures that surround the home, and lovely professional landscaping and lush gardens. Listen and you can hear the rushing water from the Sawkill stream directly across from the property, from every room. This special property has a true pedigree of prior ownership in its history. The American historian, Alf Evers, author of the extensive histories of Woodstock and the Catskills, called this property home for many years of his life. Atop the ridge accessible by a trail behind the house, his original tiny writing cabin is still there! The trails feature dramatic rock outcroppings, plateaus, and magical hidden spots that hold the memories of literary gatherings in years past. A screened gazebo is the perfect spot to enjoy the day or evening, and there is a storage shed for gardening tools and wood supply. The home has been totally rebuilt of the finest quality and materials, exuding warmth and comfort to all who enter. The large entry room, with 2 closets, could make a wonderful work space or office. it leads to the cozy living room where you will find a gorgeous original stone fireplace. Off of that room, there is a main floor bedroom, sunny and bright. The large main floor bathroom has a big jetted tub, radiant heated marble floor, and holds the washer and dryer. Enter the lovely eat in kitchen that has stainless appliances, and beautiful custom cabinetry made of spalted maple, with access to the stone patio area and gazebo. Gleaming wide board yellow pine floors and high end solid doors throughout the house. Up the hickory wood stairway to the 2nd floor, you reach a large sitting area and the expansive main bedroom, that has an exterior door that leads to a balcony with a staircase to the yard below. the 2nd bathroom has been newly redone, with new tile, glass shower, and features a radiant heat floor. All windows are thermopane. The recent improvements are as follows: new 500 gallon septic, 3 new HVAC with dehumidifier feature, new insert to fireplace, thermosealed chimney, new well pump, regularly maintained whole house generator, new UV system, freshly painted exterior. This amazing and much loved property sits on a no exit road, so there is little traffic, just peace and quiet. Only 10 minutes to the village of Woodstock, close to great shops and restaurants.