Off a quiet country road, the thoughtfully designed and newly constructed DeBruce Pondhouse is a contemporary cabin set on five and a half private acres of cleared and wooded land. Just over 100 miles from New York City, this secluded getaway serves as the perfect base for outdoor recreation, with an on-site pond, well-maintained trails, and a private overlook with views of Frog Hollow Brook and the surrounding forest.
One bedroom, one bathroom contemporary cabin | 674 square foot home on 5.58 acres | Private pond | Frog Hollow Brook frontage | Upper level bedroom with skylights | High-efficiency Harman pellet stove | Spacious back deck with room for lounging and dining | Outdoor shower | Covered front porch | On-site trail to private overlook with firepit | Shed for additional storage or workshop space | Asking $395,000
Listed by Listing by Jennifer Grimes with Country House Realty. For showings or inquiries, email jennifer@countryhouserealty.com or call/text 845-593-9524.
Open House: Saturday, September 14 from 12pm-1:30pm at 99 Goff Road, Livingston Manor, NY. RSVP to jennifer@countryhouserealty.com.
Entering through the front porch, DeBruce Pondhouse’s open-plan lower level is simple and efficient, with pine trim, beadboard, and wood floors creating a cohesive look throughout. With ample space for lounging, the living room is the home’s cozy entertainment hub, centered around a high-efficiency pellet stove for a warm, laid-back feel. Past a set of sliding glass doors that open onto the back deck, the cabin’s kitchen features open storage shelves, a tall Frigidaire refrigerator, a four-burner range stove, and corner windows that look out onto the property.
Up a spiral staircase, the loft-style bedroom stretches the length of the cabin. The stylish layout features a set of skylights on either end of the room, allowing for year-round stargazing from inside the home. With room to fit a queen-size bed on one end, the other end of the second level can serve as a home office, dressing area, or second sleeping space.
Back downstairs, the living room’s sliding glass doors open onto the home’s partially-covered back deck. With room for an outdoor dining area, lounge space, and fire pit or chiminea, the spacious deck serves as an additional gathering and entertaining area. Down a set of stairs, the pond is easily accessible from the house year-round. On the opposite side of the house, there is an outdoor shower with panoramic forest views, creating the perfect place to unwind after a day spent exploring the grounds. A gravel path leads to the property’s private overlook, which houses a stone fire pit. Just beyond the overlook’s seating area, there is a sheer drop to the Frog Brook Hollow, which can be accessed by using sturdy guide ropes that lead down the ravine and to the water.
Despite its secluded location, DeBruce Pondhouse is just ten minutes away from Livingston Manor’s bustling main street. Home to cultural gems like Catskill Art Space, specialty shops like Corners, and outstanding restaurants like The Walk In (which transforms into Stumble Out Bar in the evenings), downtown Livingston Manor has plenty to offer. For those who prefer to spend time exploring the outdoors, the nearby Willowemoc Wild Forest features over forty miles of trails for hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing.
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