At the end of Rocky Hill Road, down a winding driveway sits this one-of-a-kind home in a secluded, fairy-tale location on 7.2 acres. The land is lovely, woodsy, and gently rolling, with deer paths to follow and foxes and turkey to watch for. Built in 1984 and fashioned after the French Norman style, the home features turrets, stucco, arched doorways, and diamond window grilles. Youngsters will think "castle," but the revival of this home style was actually due to post-WWI admiration for the country farmhouses in the Normandy region, and those turrets reflect the farm silos that were directly incorporated into the main homes, as were the barns. In any case, it is a completely unique structure which has undergone little updating, which means there is plenty for the next owner to personalize. Two one-car garages flank the covered entry patio on the ground level. The main living spaces are on the second floor--living room, kitchen, dining area, large bedroom with ensuite, half-bath, and a wonderful 3-season sunroom with a wall of windows for a beautiful view. The living/dining area is open to the third floor above with exposed beams and a "bridge" walkway. A spiral staircase inside the larger turret leads to the third floor with a loft area (yoga nook?), and a bridge leading to a maze of rooms, halls, closets and a full bathroom. The floors on both levels are hardwood, but have been covered with carpet on the second floor. All three of the bathrooms are in need of renovation, providing the opportunity to restructure the layout where desired. Present systems include a new hot water heater, 7 year-old boiler, and 200 amp electric service. Windows were replaced about 10 years ago. Local recreational and cultural opportunities abound in New Paltz: Historic Huguenot Street, the Wallkill Valley Railtrail, Mohonk and Minnewaska Preserves, Denizen Theatre, as well as restaurants, shops and galleries on Main Street and in the Water Street Market.
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