Green Acres | Catskills Rustic Lakefront Cabin by NYC Designer
For those looking for a peaceful getaway in the country, this charming lakefront cabin awaits.
You will instantly feel solace as you navigate scenic valleys, country roads, and grazing farm animals. The home is surrounded by streams, open fields, mountains, and lakes, allowing excitement and activities no matter the season.
The interior is designed to offer a cool, laid-back feel with touches of contemporary and modern accents. With 1500 + square feet of living space, each room flows into the next, including a living room, dining room, and kitchen lined with gorgeous lake views.
Step outside, and you will be awe-struck by the privacy and natural beauty surrounding the home. The large covered porch offers dining and lounge options and is ideal for entertaining or relaxing in the afternoons. 250' of water frontage offers a dock, swimming, fishing, kayaking, and more. After some fun on the freshwater lake, shower off in the new outdoor shower before having a Barbeque on the patio and finishing the night in the Adirondack chairs with a bottle of your favorite wine. There is also a fire pit, lounge bed, and a hammock for your enjoyment.
Located just 7 minutes from Blenheim Hill Farm, a beautiful wedding venue, the home is also within 30 minutes of some other nearby treasures, including:
Golf club and range also 5 min by car in Stamford.
Golf Courses (Stamford Golf Club, Shepherd Hills, Cobleskill Golf & Country Club, etc.)
4 State Forests (Lutheranville, Clapper Hollow, Mallet Pond, Burnt- Rossmam Hills)
4 State Parks (Mine Kill State Pk., Mark V. Shaul, etc.)
Lakes for motor boating (Lower Blenheim-Gilboa reservoir, Goodyear Lake, etc.)
4 Ski Resorts (Plattekill Mountain, Windham, Hunter, & Belleayre)
4 Farmers Markets (Horton Hill Farm, Silver Maple Farm, Buck Hill Farm, Royal Oak Farm)
Other notables include Catskill Scenic Trail, Mt. Utsayantha, The West Kortright Center and Blenheim-Gilboa Power project. Located 5 minutes by car is a 20-mile trail for walking, jogging, biking, snowshoeing, etc. There is also a supermarket 5 minutes by car in the town of Stamford with some small shops, cafes, bars, restaurants, and more.
The Catskills are rich in wildlife, hiking trails, and ski resorts, making it the most wonderful place to spend a week, no matter the season.
Seasonal activities include:
SPRING: Fishing, motorcycle, and hiking. Check out the apple blossoms and the first crops from the fields.
SUMMER: kayaking, fishing, biking, golfing, horseback riding, and more! The farmer's markets are in full swing. There's a Main Street fair or county festival going on every weekend.
FALL: Mountain bike, fall foliage viewing, campfires, and more. With cooler evenings, make a campfire and enjoy s'mores or storytelling in the dark. Fall foliage runs from mid-September through mid-Oct.
WINTER: Skiing, snowshoeing, cross-country, tubing, snowmobiling, and ice fishing will keep you busy during the chilly months. Come March, be sure to watch local farmers tap trees and make maple syrup.
If you hope to make a day trip into the city, Stamford/Jefferson, NY. is 2.5 hrs from G.W. Bridge. A bus from Port Authority/NYC goes to Stamford, NY, twice daily.
