Two bedroom, two bathroom LEED-Silver certified modern residence on six private acres | Finalist for DWELL House of the Year 2010 | Approximately 2,600 square feet | Built in 2008 with passive solar design, radiant-heated polished concrete floors, and expansive walls of glass | Fully integrated SmartHome | Recently renovated chef’s kitchen with Dekton countertops, Thermador appliances including induction range | Sauna, hot tub, outdoor shower, cedar deck, and outdoor fireplace | Flexible finished lower level with private entrance | Upper Delaware River Valley | Asking $1,195,000

Set on six private acres in the Upper Delaware River Valley, The Bluffs is an architecturally significant modern residence that blurs the line between home and landscape. Completed in 2008 and recognized as a finalist for DWELL House of the Year in 2010, the LEED-Silver certified home was designed around passive solar principles, sustainable construction, and a restrained palette of concrete, glass, and wood.

Since changing hands, the home has undergone an extensive modernization that respects its original architecture while enhancing day-to-day living. A fully redesigned chef’s kitchen with Dekton countertops and Thermador appliances anchors the main level, while renovated bathrooms, a dedicated home office, integrated smart-home technology, and a whole-house generator bring the 2008 design comfortably into the present.

Throughout the home, expansive walls of glass frame the surrounding woods and fill the interiors with natural light. Radiant-heated polished concrete floors, clean architectural lines, and a modern fireplace create spaces that feel both minimalist and welcoming. At the center of the home, a fully renovated chef’s kitchen pairs Dekton countertops with Thermador appliances (including a Thermador induction range), custom cabinetry, and generous workspace designed for everyday living and effortless entertaining.

The home’s walls of glass dissolve the boundary between indoors and out, creating light-filled interiors surrounded by six private acres. Photos courtesy of KW Hudson Valley United.

The home’s flexible layout balances open gathering spaces with private retreats. Two spacious bedrooms enjoy peaceful woodland views, while an elevated reading nook tucked among built-in bookshelves offers a quiet place to unwind. The finished walk-out lower level expands the home’s possibilities with three additional rooms, a full bathroom, and its own private entrance—ideal for guest accommodations, creative studios, remote work, fitness, or additional living space.

Outside, the property has been thoughtfully reimagined as an extension of the architecture itself. A cedar deck, sauna, outdoor shower, premium spa tub, and dramatic glass fireplace create a series of spaces designed for year-round relaxation, while professional landscaping and stonework complete the six-acre setting.

Though The Bluffs feels wonderfully secluded, it sits within easy reach of the Delaware River, hiking trails, river towns, farmers markets, and some of the region’s best outdoor recreation. Barryville, Narrowsburg, and Eldred are all just a short drive away, making the home equally suited for weekends in the country or full-time living.

Listed by Barry Becker of KW Hudson Valley United. For showings and inquiries, contact Barry at barrybecker@kw.com or call/text (917) 892-0749.

The Neighborhood: In + Around Barryville, NY

Barryville sits along one of the most scenic stretches of the Upper Delaware River, where forested hills, winding back roads, and historic river towns define the landscape. Spend the day kayaking or tubing on the Delaware, browse the shops and galleries of nearby Narrowsburg, hike through the surrounding state forests, or explore the growing collection of restaurants, cafés, and farmers markets throughout Sullivan County. The area’s slower pace and abundant natural beauty have made it a longtime destination for architecture lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, and New Yorkers seeking a quieter escape.

Why We Love This House: Award-Winning Modernism Meets the Landscape

The Bluffs succeeds because it never competes with its surroundings. Expansive glass walls, polished concrete floors, and a restrained material palette allow the changing landscape to become part of the architecture itself. Thoughtful recent renovations elevate the home’s livability without compromising its original design, resulting in a rare modern retreat that feels as relevant today as when it was recognized by DWELL more than a decade ago.