Millbrook Farmhouse Escape
Description
Idle Hour Farm is located in the heart of Hunt Country, Dutchess County NY. It is a peaceful place among rolling hills, horse farms and dairy farms. It is conveniently located 1 1/2 hours from NYC, 1 hour from the Catskill Mountains, 4 hours from the Adirondack Mountains.
It is situated on 16 acres of open views, a four stall horse barn (bring your own horses if you'd like) a lovely swimming pond and babbling brook. The house is an antique farm house, beautifully decorated and amply equipped. The kitchen is a chef's kitchen, the home is excellent for entertaining both outside and in. With five bedrooms an extended family getaway can be enjoyed.
Idle Hour Farm is NOT just a Summer retreat, it is a winter wonderland. The pond is crystal clear for ice skating during the day or by night lit up by a huge bonfire. The house has 4 working fireplaces to make your stay cozy and romantic. For a winter getaway weekend or longer, come take in the frosty views and enjoy some outdoor winter fun!
Come breath the fresh air and enjoy life in the country
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Property Details
Size
Private Residence with 2 levels
5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3000 square feet, 279 square meters
Bedrooms
Full, Queen, King, Queen, and Full
8 guests maximum
Nearest airport
Stewart International Airport - SWF
40 minutes by car
Property View
Swimming Pond 16 acres of Open Views
Property ID
01542
Amenities
No Pets Allowed
Not Handicap Accessible
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- Arts
- Equestrian
- Fish
- Golf
- Hike
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Downhill Skiing
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Snowboarding
- Tennis
- Biking
- Horseback Riding - bring your own horse!
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Rock Climbing
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Hunting
Places of Interest
- Catskill Mountain - 60 minutes by car
- New York City - 90 minutes by car
- Adirondack Mountains - 4 hours
- The Culinary Institute of America – The New York campus of the institute is in Hyde Park. The restaurants associated with the institute offer fantastic food cooked by the students.
- Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Sites – Three houses make up this site. Franklin D. Roosevelt’s home is a museum dedicated to the only President elected to four terms. The other two are the Vanderbilt Mansion and Eleanor Roosevelt’s Val-Kill.
Reviews
Great Place, great Location
The farmhouse was so wonderful, beautifully decorated and completely outfitted. It has the charm that only 100+ years can give it. The setting is gorgeous and peaceful. There's lots to do in the area, with the Culinary Institute of America as a MUST see. Don't miss Innisfree Gardens, 10 minutes from the house. Thanks again for a great vacation!”
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