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Hello and happy Friday, all!
We’re a little past “peak” fall up here – still beautiful, and with amazing weather this weekend to match. Can you believe November is only one week away?
Determined to cram in as much colorful autumn content as possible, this week we’re bringing you two unique real estate listings — both with open houses on Saturday – plus two lovely travel features.
The first of our two travel features this week is Old Quarry House – from whose living room I am currently writing this, in front of a fire with my morning coffee. (I know, I know, sorry.)
With large expanses of windows that face both east and west, light absolutely pours into the floor-to-ceiling windows of this home, making for magical mornings and evenings. Photos by Erin Lindsey/Escape Brooklyn
This very airy home is not only beautiful – it also has a private swimming hole and stretch of creek. I know what you’re thinking: summer is over, why do we need swimming holes? Let me tell you: this swimming hole has a spattering of big, flat, sunny rocks on which I had the loveliest nice afternoon picnic. I hope some of you will do the same. (If that’s not your thing, perhaps walking 15 minutes to a waterfall will do it for you?)
During the day, explore the towns of Catskill, Kingston, Windham, and Hudson – all nearby – as are attractions like Art Omi, Olana, and Windham and Hunter ski mountains. At night, evening options include cocktails by the fireplace or stone fire pit outside, or unwinding in the large soaking tub. More on this in the coming weeks, and a note that their fall/winter calendar remains pretty open. Check them out!
Our second travel feature, Modern Farmhouse by the Falls, kicks off our 10/25 newsletter below.
Enjoy the weekend!
-Erin, Founder & Creative Director + the EB team
Modern Farmhouse by the Falls in Kerhonkson, NY
The beautiful Modern Farmhouse on the Falls is Manage This Home’s newest vacation rental in Kerhonkson, NY. Photos: Steph Mossey
Quiet luxury meets nature’s beauty at Manage This Home’s newest vacation rental in Kerhonkson, NY. Modern Farmhouse by the Falls launched just a few weeks ago, its mostly open calendar includes Thanksgiving, Christmas and NYE. Act quick!
Start the day on the treehouse-like covered porch, followed by days exploring Kerhonkson’s rich landscapes including forest, waterfalls and farmland. (See our EB itinerary on this area that features MTH sister property Dawson Farmhouse.) In the evening, return to the deck where a grill and dining set make for easy al fresco meals, or opt for the cozy indoors with meals overlooking the fireplace.
At night, this home’s fire pit is especially alluring, surrounded by big boulders and with the sounds of the creek and waterfall in the distance. An alternate end of the day activity includes the home’s soaking tub in the spa-like bathroom.
While you *can* book this house on Airbnb, renting directly from from property manager, Manage This Home, will save you on fees. Here’s that link: Modern Farmhouse by the Falls.
Dreamy 70’s Cabin for Sale: Stillwater in Parksville, NY
Living/dining space inside Stillwater, Bone Design’s latest renovation in the Sullivan Catskills region. Photos: Peter Crosby
Tucked at the end of a quiet road, this reimagined 1970’s home in Parksville, NY is the ultimate Upstate retreat. Gut-renovated and redesigned by Bone Design, this mid-century home merges slow, waterfront living with contemporary style and functionality.
Less than two hours from NYC, it’s 15 minutes to the bustling town of Livingston Manor, and an even shorter commute to the Willowemoc Wild Forest – a personal favorite hiking spot.
Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a full list of features and upgrades includes a brand new kitchen, two sleek bathrooms, stone hearth wood burning stove, screened-in porch, sun deck, hot tub, stone fire pit, and a floating dock. View the full listing here.
Asking $649k. Listed by Arlena Armstrong-Petock at Anatole House. For showings or inquiries, email arlena@thatupstateagent.com or call/text 412-760-0176.
House hunters: don’t miss the open house this weekend! Saturday, October 26th from 12:00pm – 2:00pm at 131 Mullen Road, Parksville NY 12768. Contact listing agent to RSVP.
Restored Victorian Home Filled with Modern Art + Bonus Office: Ultimate Live + Work
This Victorian home, walkable to the charming town of Andes, comes with a separate 700+ square foot studio. Photos: Joe Damone Photography.
Two and a half hours north of New York City, this restored Victorian home in the northern Catskills merges historic character with modern living.
In addition to the main home, which is pristine, a newly constructed studio behind the main dwelling makes a perfect live-work retreat for artists and craftspeople. For those who don’t want to give up the conveniences of walkability, enjoy proximity to Andes gems like The Andes Hotel, Dragonfly 55, Wayside Cider and others – all walkable under five minutes. View the full listing here.
House hunters: don’t miss the open house this weekend, then walk down to Wayside Cider for a snack and drink! Open house at 311 Lower Main Street, Andes, NY 13731 on Saturday, October 26th from 11am – 5pm. Contact listing agent to RSVP.
That’s all for this week – catch you soon, and have a great weekend!
