First impression.... bucolic bliss weds a sublime design aesthetic. The marriage of natural and historic to a 21st century sensibility is flawless. Stone house, cedar shake roof, clapboard siding, stone walls, perennial gardens and a wonderful and rare "marriage tree" in front of the house are all embraced by outstanding long range views, southwest sunny exposure and two very well preserved 19th c. barns. Inside, the most beautiful incorporation I've seen of massive hand-hewn exposed beams, original chestnut and wide plank pine flooring, beautiful, deep window frames created by the thick stone walls, wood-burning fireplace with antique mantel, original pantry cabinetry, front and back stairs, (back stairwell encased in pine shiplap siding), schoolhouse lights, claw foot tubs, period fixtures, etc. etc. etc.... the gamut of original and country charm.

And from the 21st century.... a cooks's kitchen to rival all cook's kitchens.... you will want for nothing in this room, surround sound included! Cherry cabinets, soapstone counters, slate floor, wonderful, deep farmhouse sink, additional prep sink in marble counter-topped island. And if there are better supporting appliances, I haven't seen them..... Viking 6-burner stove with griddle and 2 ovens, an additional Thermador baking oven, Bosch dishwasher, Kitchen Aid fridge.

The hard part has been done. Quality fixtures, new 6-zone, top of the line heating system, on demand hot water system, insulation, new plumbing, electric and wiring, and all new drywall... what remains to be done could best be described as "trim".... or the easy part! There is also a large, high ceiling, attached workshop/shed... unrenovated, that the current owner envisioned as a wall of windows great room.

This is a very comfortable, peaceful, and aesthetically ideal country property conveniently located between Delhi and Oneonta on an extraordinarliy quiet country dirt road (town-maintained). The amount of renovation, restoration, painstaking attention to detail accomplished to date, plus 40 acres and 2 quality barns, far exceeds the asking price of $499k. This is a very beautiful house and property, sculpted with an artists eye.

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Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 3
Est. SqFt: 2,100
Acreage: 40
Est. Taxes: 9,800
Year Built: 1840

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