Nestled in the heart of the Catskill Mountains, with direct frontage on the Catskill Creek, this charming cottage on almost two acres strays from convention by embodying a commitment to sustainability. This hemp house effortlessly weaves together historic details with environmentally mindful, modern refinements creating a unique celebration of nature, closeness, and the present.
Two bedroom, one bathroom newly renovated home | 958 square foot cottage on 1.9 acres | Custom, cement wash fireplace | Local custom kitchen cabinetry | 2023 appliances and fixtures | Farmhouse sink | Clé handmade tiles | Stairway skylight | New on-demand water heater, plumbing and electric, hemp insulation, and cedar roof | Asking $389,000
Listed by Arlena Armstrong-Petock of Country House Realty. Open House: Saturday, June 24, 2023, 1-3pm at 111 Mattice Road, Middleburgh, NY 12122. Please RSVP. For inquiries, contact arlena@countryhouserealty.com or call/text 412-760-0176.
Featuring a full cosmetic refresh, the cottage is handcrafted with shou sugi ban wood siding and sheathing. A warm welcome awaits inside with the original stone hearth fireplace adorned with modern concrete wash. The genuine pine tongue and groove walls and recently refinished hardwood floors treated with nontoxic stains complete the inviting ambiance. The entry room living space strikes a balance between coziness and spaciousness, providing ample room for a comfortable seating area, a cozy reading nook, or even a mudroom-like corner. Discover charming built-in storage units on either side of the fireplace, adding a touch of character and convenience to the space.
From the entry living area are two openings on either side of the fireplace, one leading to the kitchen, and one to the stairway and newly renovated bathroom. Enter the kitchen to find custom kitchen cabinetry made locally in New York and top-tier appliances include a SMEG fridge, Forno stove, Forte dishwasher, and Samsung washer and dryer. Vintage charm is found in the farmhouse sink, Hudson Reed electric cast-iron radiators, clé handmade tiles, and a newly refinished cast-iron tub from the Historic Albany Foundation. The center of the home is the open-concept second living and dining space at the back of the home.
At the top of the stairway, a spacious and fresh skylight grants a sweeping view of the canopy. On either side of the staircase, you’ll find two generously sized bedrooms, each boasting closets, sunny windows, and tall ceilings. The hallway separating these rooms guarantees privacy and tranquility, providing a peaceful retreat for each occupant of this lovely abode. The tranquil melody of the Catskill Creek seeps through the original bedroom windows.
Surrounded by 5 state forests, the home lives and breathes with the landscape, mirroring the surrounding mountain range, at one with nature. Immerse in the area’s beauty with hikes and nature preserves. Across the driveway, discover an additional .9 acres currently being kept as a pollinator field, spacious enough for a second structure such as a studio or workshop.
Middleburgh is a short 15-minute drive from Rensselaerville, less than 30 minutes from Windham Mountain ski resort, within 35 minutes of Stamford and Catskill, and a 2.5-hour drive from Manhattan. Cooperstown and Delhi are just an hour away. An ideal destination for a sweet escape.
