Property Description

If youve been searching for a home that truly feels like an escape, private, design-conscious, and surrounded by nature, this 11-acre retreat in Esopus delivers in a way thats increasingly hard to find. Backed by hundreds of acres of protected land, the setting offers uninterrupted forest views, quiet, and a sense of calm thats immediate the moment you arrive.With over 4,000 square feet of living space, including a fully separate three room apartment with its own kitchen, this home offers flexibility thats rare in the market. Whether youre thinking of multi-generational living, long-term guests, or supplemental income, the layout adapts to how you actually want to live.The home itself was thoughtfully built for both comfort and efficiency, using ICF construction, triple-glazed windows, and a whole-house ventilation system designed for true net-zero energy living. Solar panels complete the picture, offering a forward-thinking approach that blends sustainability with everyday ease.Inside, the spaces feel open, bright, and grounded in nature. Soaring ceilings and walls of glass bring the outdoors in, while the open-concept layout connects the kitchen, dining, and living areas seamlessly. The kitchen is built for real use, granite countertops, custom cabinetry, and a generous island that naturally becomes the center of the home. A first-floor primary suite offers privacy and ease, with its own deck access and peaceful woodland views.Upstairs, two additional bedrooms, an office or study and a flexible loft space create room to work, host, or unwind. Downstairs, the separate guest suite adds another layer of opportunity, while a drive-under garage keeps daily life simple year-round.Outside is where this property truly sets itself apart. Wander your own trails through the woods and meadow, spend afternoons in the greenhouse or garden beds, or host long dinners at the handcrafted stone table surrounded by rock walls and trees. Its a setting that feels intentional, peaceful, and deeply connected to the land.For those needing even more space, the oversized, heated detached garage with plumbing already in place, offers endless potential for a studio, workshop, or additional living area.Located in the Town of Esopus and within the sought-after New Paltz School District, this property offers a rare combination of privacy and access to one of Ulster Countys most desirable communities.Esopus is a bit of a hidden gem, quietly set along the Hudson River and known for its natural beauty and slower pace. Just moments away, Black Creek Preserve offers miles of scenic trails and river views, perfect for morning walks, weekend hikes, or simply resetting in nature. Adding to the areas appeal, Emerson Hospitality is developing a 70-room luxury resort at the former Black Creek Barns property bringing a new level of design-forward hospitality and energy to the neighborhood.From here, youre ideally positioned between Highland and Kingston for dining, shopping, and culture, with New Paltz just minutes away for that vibrant college-town energy. And when the city calls, the Poughkeepsie Station makes getting back and forth to NYC easy, or just 90 miles north of the GWB.

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