This c1895 cedar shingle lodge sits on stilts, nestled into a terraced landscaped hillside, facing east with uninterrupted views through Kaaterskill Clove with the Hudson River Valley and the Berkshires in the far distance. Set on 2.6 acres on the grounds of the historic Onteroa Club, Wildwood' offers 4422 sf of atmospheric original details and an unsurpassed rustic ambiance you would expect from a period home of this stature. Its large elegant reception rooms each boast majestic stone fireplaces and include a living room with bark walls, a great room added in 1914 with cathedral ceilings and a formal dining room lined in bead board. A wooden verandah perfect for dining and relaxing runs the length of the house offering astounding views to the east. The ground floor also boasts a pine paneled breezeway, an eat-in kitchen with 1950's style cabinets, a laundry room and a mud room. Upstairs you'll find five large bedrooms with a sophisticated country style, two maid's rooms, four full bathrooms, and a covered porch with breathtaking views east. As seen in Elle Decor, Catskills Country Style and New York Social Diary. The Onteora Club, founded in 1887, has a rich history of visitors, including Mark Twain, whom are drawn to the arts and nature. Club amenities include a nine hole golf course, a heated pool, five clay tennis courts, a shooting range, a secluded lake, fine dining and much more. The house is in sound un-renovated condition. It is partially winterized but could become a year residence by drilling a well. Currently the house is used from May 15th-October 15th. Water is supplied through the Onteora Club water distribution system. Wildwood is perfectly situated to enjoy the amenities of the Onteora Club, the restaurants and shops in Tannersville Village, all of the outdoor activities that the vast and renowned Catskill State Park has to offer and is also minutes from Hunter and Wyndham ski resorts. What could be more perfect?
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