2073 NY-82

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Driving into the nearly 300 acre PRIVATE ESTATE uphill through the red maple,yellow birch and hemlock forest with all the birdsong surround kindles the imagination as the approach to the historic 1800 Greek Revival eyebrow architecture house is everything you thought it would be a the end of such a private gravel driveway. The property is resoundingly expansive echoing a quietude of place and inviting you to hike its many miles of established woodland trails where there is space for daily walks,runs and sledding in privacy. As you crest the hilltop upon which the residence is situated,an acre large pond with its natural tuck in lies just down a gentle slope from the house. Brimful with a fanciful forest curtain painted by the seasons and graced with a stationary dock,an essential launch pad for the cold plunge,the pond is a dynamic feature. A former barn transformed by time into a fresh air dining space cheerfully greets you and breathtaking views make the outdoor Hay Palisade furnished viewing deck a centerpiece of Fall leaf peeping. The 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom home has been thoughtfully renovated and furnished to enhance the historically significant building techniques through preservation while escalating it's modern living convenience for an expansive friends and family usage. The current stewards of this magnificent property have rebuilt a country kitchen overlooking the wild to include a 40 inch Lacanche Cluny range and hood alongside an accompaniment top of line appliances. The morning milieu throughout the home has a bright,sunny disposition afforded through all the eastbound sash windows and French paned glass doors. The bathrooms include original ball and claw tubs and period pedestal sinks preserving all the charm of the 19th c. period mixed with subway tiled showers added to the accompaniment of chrome towel warmers and sunflower shower heads for luxury. The main house is also appointed with two living spaces and a large indoor dining area all boasting 3 wood burning fireplaces to warm your toes after a cross country ski day that launches just off the back porch. A tidy and terrific1 bedroom 1 bathroom guest house,resonating the same integrity of the property,with its own amenities waits for a writer in need of retreat. Situated near the Duchess County and Columbia County border,the agricultural farm feels and the country drives from the City are restorative and restful as you follow the scenic Taconic Parkway north. The James Beard Award winning Stissing House has brought a level of dining experience to the surrounding neighborhood that creates quite the buzz and proximity to the beautiful Bard campus with all its cultural and community programming throughout the school year lies at the doorstep of this enchanting compound.