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Recent Home Sales 2. MLS 6012090 Thompson Township Ranch

1. MLS 5049436 Liberty Township Ranch 3 BR / 2 BA Acres: 0.54 Sold For: $33,000 School Tax: $2,797 County Town $3,083 Village Tax: $559

Built: 1940 Listed By: Beverly Nedd, BHHS Peters Realty Sold By: Mary ForrestMerando, Keller Williams Hudson Valley

5. MLS 6020627 Lumberland Township Capecod 2 BR / 2 BA Acres: 1.00 Sold For: $218,000 School Tax: $2,419 Town & County: $2,877 Built: 2005

2 BR / 1 BA Acres: 0.25 Sold For: $62,000 School Tax: $1,589 County Town $$4,914 Built: 1959

Listed By: Eleanor G. Hyde, Century 21 Country Realty Sold By: Eleanor G. Hyde, Century 21 Country Realty

6. MLS 4839083 Delaware Township Colonial Listed By: John C. Fritz, BHG Rand Realty Sold By: John C. Fritz, BHG Rand Realty

3 BR / 3 BA Acres: 11.93 Sold For: $282,000 School Tax: $4,527 Town & County: $5,219 Built: 2008

3. MLS 6004602 Fallsburg Township Town House 2 BR / 3.5 BA Acres: 0.11 Sold For: $83,777 School Tax: $2,277 Town & County Tax: $3,104

Built: 1987 Listed By: Cara Rieber, Rieber Realty Sold By: James DiNapoli, Country Homes & Properties

3 BR / 2.5 BA Acres: 5.00 Sold For: $320,000 School Tax: $2,677 Town & County: $4,365 Built: 1946

Listed By: Peter Feinberg, BHHS Peters Realty Sold By: Robin Jones, Country House Realty, Inc.

8. MLS 6041209 Bethel Township Rustic/ Contemporary

7. MLS 5088336 Bethel Township Capecod Listed By: Louise Cubillas, KW Hudson Valley Sold By: Fleur Bailey, CB Timberland Properties

4. MLS 6023519 Rockland Township Log/Two Story 2 BR / 2 BA Acres: 6.00 Sold For: $192,500 School Tax: $1,090 Town & County: $2,415 Built: 2011

Listed By: Barry Becker, KW Hudson Valley Sold By: Non Member MLS

4 BR / 2 BA Acres: 7.36 Sold For: $565,000 School Tax: $8,527 Town & County: $7,625 Built: 2002

Listed By: Dawn Payne, Payne Team, LLC Sold By: Kerry Bigness, Malek Properties

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A seamless solution

All Day Construction did this seamless red gutter install on a beautiful log cabin.

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hristopher Williams has worked in construction and carpentry for years, but when asked what aspect of it he enjoys the most, he’s quick to say: seamless gutters. Having recently relocated to North Branch from Long Island, Williams brought his business, All Day Construction, which specializes in seamless gutter installation, with him. And the name fits. “Our hours are pretty much 24/7, if necessary,” he says. Williams started All Day Construction in 2018 with his uncle, who has been working with gutters for decades and has his own business in Long Island. All Day Construction installs all sorts of gutters –– commercial, residential, half round, etc. Williams’ ties to Sullivan County date back to his grandfather Les Krum who built the home he now

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resides in. “We love it here,” he says. “The customers are great and it’s much calmer. No traffic.” As the old adage goes, “If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” And Williams loves what he does. “It’s like working at the gym,” he says. “You’re going up and down the ladder. It’s like doing legs.” His favorite part of the job is exploring the different color choices and helping customers find the perfect match for their home.

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For example, Williams explains that if you have a log cabin, you’d never have white gutters, instead you might use brown, green or red. And while some might discard their importance to a home’s design, All Day Construction knows the value. “It’s the crown molding of the home and dresses it up real nice,” says Williams. “We take pride in our work and customer satisfaction.” He adds that they hang the gutters in one piece, and make them right out of their truck. If, in the rare chance there’s a special piece they don’t have, they always go the extra mile for the customer. “If they need it, we’ll order it,” says Williams. In addition to their work with gutters, All Day Construction also paints and stains decks and log cabins. If you’re interested in learning more or want to contact them for a job, call 631-7413029, email alldayconst2019@yahoo.com or visit alldayconstructioninc.com/. There are also several examples of their work on their Instagram account (alldayconstruction). CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

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Home office must-haves R emote work has been around for many years, though it certainly picked up steam in 2020. In an effort to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, in March 2020 government officials implemented stay-at-home measures that mandated many working professionals to begin working from home. That transition occurred seem-

Good light and ergonomic seating can make working from home that much more healthy.

ingly overnight, forcing men and women to find somewhere in their homes to work. As the dust settled and working professionals grew accustomed to working from home, many recognized the need to have an office in their homes. Various factors can make home offices more conducive to getting work done, and the following are some home office must-haves that can help people be more productive while working from home.

Lighting Lighting is important in a home office. It’s easy to overlook natural light, especially for

workers who previously worked in offices that did not have windows. But natural light can help save on energy costs and boost mood. In fact, natural light is a valued commodity for people used to working in office settings. A 2018 survey of more than 1,600 workers conducted by the human resources advisory firm Future Workplace found that access to natural light and views of the outdoors were the most sought after attribute of a workplace environment. In addition, 47 percent of workers surveyed admitted they felt tired or very tired from the absence of natural light or a window at their office. When designing their home offices, homeowners should keep this in mind and choose areas of their homes that get ample natural light during a typical workday. Additional lighting also will be necessary. Recessed lighting can give an office a sleek look, and lights that can dim can allow workers to adjust their lighting based on how much they need at any given point in the workday.

Quiet Professionals forced to work at home when social distancing measures were implemented may not have had much quiet, especially for those with young children whose schools were closed. But when designing a home office, homeowners have the chance to make their offices more conducive to concentration. Soundproofing walls may not be necessary, but look for areas of the home that don’t

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get much foot traffic. Kitchens are very popular rooms in many homes, so try to locate your home office away from the kitchen. A spare bedroom upstairs may make for the most ideal home office setting if the home does not have a traditional den. Spare bedrooms come with doors, which can instantly create a sense of quiet when closed. A converted garage also can make for a useful home office, but make sure the room already has cooling and heating and, ideally, windows.

Electrical outlets Recently built homes tend to be equipped with enough outlets to accommodate our increasingly connected lifestyles. But older homes may need some electrical updates before they can capably accommodate home offices. When updating your electrical, replace existing outlets and fixtures with energy-efficient LED fixtures, which save money and benefit the environment. Before updating the electrical, decide on how you want the office to be laid out so you can have outlets installed where your computer, devices and other items, like a printer and television, will be. This makes it easy to hide cords and give the office a clean, professional look. Home office capabilities became a big priority in 2020. Designing such spaces can be fun and easy. Remote work has been around for many years, though it certainly picked up steam in 2020. In an effort to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, in March 2020 government officials implemented stay-athome measures that mandated many working professionals to begin working from home. That transition occurred seemingly overnight, forcing men and women to find somewhere in their homes to work.

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‘A quiet beauty’ STORY AND PHOTOS BY AUTUMN SCHANIL

Center: This one-story home has a beautiful wrap around deck that overlooks horse pasture and the rolling hills beyond. Above: The living room is the center of the house where all life converges, giving comfort, style, and warmth with both a fireplace and wood stove. The kitchen is impressive with all stainless steel appliances, tall cupboards, and a center island with a beautiful farmhouse sink and a bar for eating breakfast.

magine your driveway with wooden fences on each side, rolling pastures beyond, and horses throwing their heads up knickering at the sight of you. That overwhelming beauty is a welcomed surprise as you turn into the entrance of the 77-acre High Road Farm on Eagin Road in Youngsville. “It’s another world being here,” stated Associate Broker Beth Bernitt. “There’s a real quiet beauty when you stand here and look at everything,” she said while standing just to the side of the house, looking out. The single-family ranch home sits atop the hill with views of the Catskills beyond, horses in the paddock to the side, an exquisite horse barn just in front, and the swimming pond with lily pads on one side. The four bedroom house has a large wrap around deck with sun in the mornings and shade in the afternoons, with a fragrant flower garden planted all around. If you’re a lover of honey bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, the porch will be your haven. The entrance to the side of the house steps you into the spacious mudroom, perfect for those rainy or

snowy days to take off your boots and jacket before coming into the kitchen. Custom built, the kitchen boasts “wood mode” cabinetry, hickory wood floors, a Wolf six-burner gas stove, and a center island with Quartz countertops. The center island is a perfect place to share breakfast with the kids or spread out to cook those extravagant Christmas dinners with the family. The open floor plan brings you into the dining room filled with light from large windows all around, and then into the living room, which is clearly the center of life in the home. “The brick fireplace is great to have going at night for that cozy, warm feeling as you sit around together,” said Bernitt, “but the wood stove is really the shining star. It heats the entire house.” The wood stove brings back childhood memories of listening to the snaps and crackles late at night, watching parents or grandparents opening the large door and placing another piece of wood inside. The living room is large but intimately cozy with bookshelves from floor to ceiling, comfy furniture, and plants next to the bay window. A room full of potential for any homeowner. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14H

Top: The horse barn is the secret prize on the property: horse stalls, a tack room, a birthing stall and a bathing stall. It's a barn of dreams. Above: The original milking barn stands just to the left of the house. Inset: The original chicken coop that could be used as a gardening shed or for a new family of chicks!

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Above: The master bedroom at the far end of the house is airy, spacious, and cozy with plenty of sunlight. At left: A guest bathroom is located just off the master bath, separated by a sliding in-wall door.

“Down the hall are the bedrooms,” said Bernitt as she turned on a few lights leading the way. The Master is private, and warm, with a window that overlooks the horse paddocks and the woods beyond, and the connecting master bath has beautiful large mirrors with a vanity built in. The master bath leads into the guest bathroom with radiant heated floors and a jacuzzi tub. “The home has so much potential,” Bernitt stated. “Whoever decides to buy the property can keep it as a working farm, they could board horses like the current homeowners do now. It could be a luxurious Air BnB or some kind of retreat space. It has the space and the potential to be anything you want it to be.” What really sets the property apart, is the horse barn. The tack room is clean and new, and the horse stalls are spacious and beautifully constructed. Large doors open on each end of the barn letting in sunlight and air flow. The ceilings are high to keep the barn cool on hot, summer days. It’s a barn for a working horse farm complete with a birthing stall and bathing stall. “We once had a lot of horses on this land,” said the current homeowner while stroking one of the horses in the barn, “but as we got older it got harder to manage. So now we have a horse that I’ve had for about 15 years, and just a few horses that we board.” Stepping outside to the right is a little park-like area near the pond, a perfect place for a picnic table, a swing set, or an evening fire pit. “The 77 acres are so versatile. It’s great for people who enjoy snowmobiling in the winter, four wheeling in the summers, or trail riding on the horses. I want to live here,” Bernitt laughed. If you’re interested in the property or would like more information you can contact Beth Bernitt at bethbrealtor@yahoo.com or call 845-791-5280.

HOME FEATURES MLS No: 5071599 Price: $668,000 Acreage: 77.180 Bathrooms: 3 - 2 Full, 1 Half Bedrooms: 4 Type: Single Family Home Total Square Feet: 1,904 School: Sullivan West Style: Ranch Year Built: 1960 Features: Attic Fan, Awning, Ceiling Fan, Convection Oven, Dehumidifier, Dishwasher,

Dryer, Light Fixtures, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Shed, Woodburning Stove, Barn(s), Deck, Eat in Kitchen, Hardwood Floors As Seen, Horse Property, Lake/Pond/Stream, Mountain Views, Porch, Privacy, Scenic View, Stable/Paddock. Listed by: Elizabeth A. Bernitt Century 21 Country Realty bethbrealtor@yahoo.com

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Clockwise from above: This Colonial home in Equinunk, Pa. has been completely renovated with new siding and windows. The kitchen features brand new stainless steel appliances. Located one mile from the Lordville Delaware River access, this historic home is great for nature lovers. The 1920’s-era home has four bedrooms, making it the perfect size for a family.

his 1920’s Colonial house in Equinunk, Pa. was recently completely remodeled with all new floorings, kitchen, baths, siding and windows. With four bedrooms and two full bathrooms, the 2,104-square-foot home has ample room for the whole family. The home features a dining room and eat-in kitchen with a dishwasher and other appliances as well as a washer and dryer hook-up. The home is heated with electric baseboard heat and a wood pellet stove, so you can cozy up in front of the fire while being environmentally sustainable. Located on .46 acres, this would be the perfect spot for those who enjoy the river, as it is one mile from the Lordville Delaware River access and four miles from the Buckingham, Pa. river access. It’s also conveniently located near Hancock where you can get your grocery shopping done or go out to eat, and is a 20-minute drive from the charming hamlet of Callicoon. The spacious bathrooms offer modern amenities, including a full bathtub and new tile flooring. The living room has new wood flooring and French doors that open up to the side yard. Whether you’re growing your family or looking for a second home, this will offer modern country comfort.

HOME FEATURES MLS No.: 20-2094 Listing price: $179,500 Address: 87 Grocery Hill Road, Equinunk, PA 18417 Total bedrooms: 4 Total bathrooms: 2 Square feet: 2,104 Acres: .46 Real Estate Agency: RE/MAX Wayne Listing agent: William Phillips Phone number: 570-253-9566 ext. 202 Website: www.remaxwayne.com

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landscaping to life, Gay will set up a consultation with you to visit where you would like to install your new garden. Working with the homeowners, Gay designs a unique perennial garden for your home that will last for years to come. “It's all great fun, and it's all enormously gratifying to pick a wild area that may be overgrown and turn it

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