"House No. 5" is part of Philwold, a quiet five-home enclave designed by Eugene Schoen for members of the Wechsler family in the late 1930s. Schoen created a compound Usonian in spirit — channeling Frank Lloyd Wright's belief that a home should grow from its landscape. The house delivers on that promise with warm wood paneling, generous proportions, oak floors, and abundant natural light. Thoughtfully sited around Gilman Pond, No. 5 offers a rare combination of privacy, water access, and architectural pedigree.
The entry sets the tone with a built-in bench-and-hook nook and powder room with bold wallpaper. Beyond, the living room opens wide — wood-paneled and anchored by a wood stove with brick surround — with a windowed dining alcove at the far end overlooking the pond. The den, clad in the same warm pine, works equally well as a media room, office, or ground floor bedroom, with a connecting full bath adding flexibility.
The kitchen has been thoughtfully updated: cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, a 6-burner Wolf cooktop, and a butcher block island, plus a striking wall of steel-framed frosted glass cabinetry. A discreet door reveals a tucked-away bar with sink and beverage fridge — cocktail station or butler's pantry, your call. French doors open to the front patio and a pretty garden, not to mention a recently-added barrel sauna. The finished basement includes a rec room with pool table, laundry, and storage.
Upstairs are four bedrooms (one is shown as a drool-worthy office featuring two walls of windows with water and treetop views) and two full baths. The primary is spacious with an en suite offering tub and tiled shower. Another standout bedroom features whitewashed shiplap and built-in dresser.
There are flagstone patios front and back, a fire pit overlooking the pond and a pretty waterfront clearing for hanging out or launching your kayak or canoe. The separate two-car garage is a really useful bonus.
This sale includes an adjacent vacant buildable lot for added privacy and flexibility. Philwold ownership also conveys an exclusive access point to the Neversink Unique Area — a 4,500-acre preserve with spectacular river gorge with more challenging trails in for the public.
Convenient to the Forestburgh Playhouse, Bethel Woods, and the popular Forestburgh General Store.
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Country House Realty Inc845-397-2590,
Jennifer Grimes845-397-2590
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 992958
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 3
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
Description: En suite, spacious, connects with another bedroom currently used as an office.
Level: Second
Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Bedroom 4
Description: Gorgeous room with two walls of windows, currently used as an office. Connects to hall and to primary bedroom.
Level: Second
Primary bathroom
Description: En suite to primary bedroom. Tiled shower and separate tub.
Level: Second
Bathroom 2
Level: Second
Bathroom 3
Description: Full bath en suite to what is currently the den/TV room
Level: First
Bathroom 4
Description: Powder room / half bath
Level: First
Other
Description: "Rec room" with pool table and fireplace that would need an upgrade to be useable.
Level: Basement
Other
Description: Storage room
Level: Basement
Den
Description: Wood paneling with en suite bathroom.
Level: First
Dining room
Description: Two walls of windows, wood paneling, leads out to back deck.
Level: First
Kitchen
Description: Wall of cool glass and steel cabinets. Large island with 6-burner Wolf stove. French doors out to front patio. "Hidden" bar/pantry.
Level: First
Laundry
Description: Large laundry and mechanicals room. Well lit.
Level: Basement
Living room
Description: Has wood stove with brick surround, built-in wood storage. Paneled walls.
Level: First
Sauna
Description: Barrel sauna on front patio.
Level: Other
Heating
Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
None
Appliances
Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
Features
First Floor Bedroom
Basement: Finished,Storage Space,Walk-Out Access
Attic: Scuttle
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
Total structure area: 2,928
Total interior livable area: 2,928 sqft
Property
Parking
Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Driveway, Garage
Garage spaces: 2
Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
Patio & porch: Patio
Has view: Yes
View description: Water
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Water
Waterfront features: Lake Front, Waterfront
Lot
Size: 18.05 Acres
Features: Back Yard, Borders State Land, Garden, Landscaped, Level, Private, Sloped, Views
Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
Details
Parcel number: 300000400001010007
Special conditions: None
Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
Frame
Condition
Year built: 1936
Utilities & green energy
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
HOA
Has HOA: No
Location
Region: Forestburgh
Financial & listing details
Price per square foot: $376/sqft
Tax assessed value: $530,000
Annual tax amount: $18,913
Date on market: 5/6/2026
Cumulative days on market: 95 days
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Rent Zestimate®
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Price history
Date
Event
Price
7/15/2026
Pending sale
$1,100,000$376/sqft
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #992958Report a problem
5/6/2026
Listed for sale
$1,100,000+27.9%$376/sqft
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #992958Report a problem
7/30/2021
Sold
$860,000-13.9%$294/sqft
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #H6098688Report a problem
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Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.