A Catskill Premier Property:
Founded in 1887 by Candace Wheeler (a native of Delhi, NY) and her brother Francis Thurber, Onteora Park became a vibrant community surrounded by more than 70 “Stick or Shingle Grand Cottages.” Today the Park, and its surrounding area, is an idyllic destination spot where residents enjoy mountain-top vistas and the many recreational highlights of skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing and the arts.
The home that I’m featuring here was actually built slightly earlier than that period (the owner estimates 1840) and eventually became the care-taker’s house for the Toppersfield Estate (located just on the edge of Onteora Park). Over the years . . . the “cottages” of this area were generally handed down thru family generations. So, when this “Adirondack Cottage” known as "Tuckaway" became available on the market (a rarity) . . . the current owner, quickly bought it and with her talented interior design skills . . . lovingly and passionately embarked upon the restoration of this true gem. The result became one of the most romantic and charming historical homes in the area surrounded by beautiful gardens, stone walls, and stately trees.
There are many exquisite interior features. The living room, with its majestic natural stone fireplace, original wainscoting walls and adjoining screened-in porch, is truly romantically breathtaking. The second floor with four bedrooms, each with vintage touches, all have their own personal charm. There is a master bedroom with a lovely enclosed reading porch. An adjoining knotty pine guest suite with separate sitting room. And . . . this home has a two bedroom guest wing with original wainscoting, private summer porch and updated bath with claw foot tub. The main level also features an open kitchen, inviting family room, and wainscoting dining room alcove . . . with another open front porch that looks out to the gardens. All with many historical details such as original doors & hardware, Victorian lighting fixtures, wide board hardwood floors, beautiful built-in shelves, and a vintage heart shaped sink in the bathroom just off the master bedroom.
As perfect as the interior is . . . that is how special the grounds are. There is a grand 37’ x 27’ backyard entertaining deck surrounded by lush rhododendrons and perennials, a sweet garden shed and even a small original woodshop . . . great for storing furniture and doing projects.
All this . . . just 100 miles from NYC . . . and minutes from “The Painted Village” of Tannersville, Hunter Ski Mountain and the Catskill Park . . . whose 3000 acres of protected public land (including 98 mountain peaks of more than 3,000 feet), also includes waterfalls, streams and unspoiled lakes. If you are looking for a significant and charming historic home that is literally in pristine condition . . . then this is a must-see for you!
It's a great time to Buy . . . if you know where to look!
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Carol Spinelli
Listing #33498
