This historic home (the oldest in town) is located in the quaint town of Prattsville, nestled in the western end of the Catskill Mountains, and across the street from the beautiful Schoharie Creek. This jewel was built in 1770 (Dutch Colonial) with additions in 1840 (Carpenter Gothic) and 1940. It has been lovingly restored with a mixture of the original historic on the 2nd floor and a mid-century modern/loft feel on the main floor. The original leaded glass windows throughout most of the home create a magical display of dappled light filtered through the mature landscaping of a magnificent red maple, two fruit-bearing chestnut trees, a giant sugar maple, lilacs, rhododendron, privet and hydrangeas. A fruit-bearing pear tree and crab apple tree grace the acre lot, which backs up onto a 40-acre forever wild meadow with views of the mountains. For most of the history of the home it belonged to doctors. In recent times it was a private home with an antique shop, and also a B & B, and was used as a location in several films. It has five outdoor areas: 3 covered porches, a roof deck, and a stone patio under the red maple tree in the back yard. There are also six entrances, which makes it ideal for private room rentals. It really must be seen to be appreciated. The wood burning stove in the living room adds a warm, cozy ambiance on cool Catskill nights. There is a 400 sq. ft. yoga/movement room, a library and also a studio/media room. It is located near the Hunter and Windham ski areas, and fishing, kayaking and swimming are accessible across the street. Trailways Bus from NYC drops you in the middle of the town, which is a ten-minute walk from the home. In town there is a great supermarket, liquor store, laundromat, an Ace hardware store, a mid-century diner, a friendly tavern, a car wash, and most importantly, an old-fashioned ice cream shop (seasonal)! On the other end of town is a recreational area with a baseball and soccer field, and an outdoor cardio fitness area. The home will appeal to artistic sensibilities and to those who love historic homes. A new tile roof was added 2 years ago.
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