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contents / december 2010 Volume 8, Issue 6

Features 14 Buildings in Profile

456 West 19th Street, a luxury duplex development, graces West Chelsea, and architect David Borenstein creates a sophisticated ecofriendly community in Dutchess County.

16 Comforts of Home

Design experts offer tips to make your home cozy and inviting from the outside in.

by Kim plummer; photographs provided

20 Hudson river hideaway

A New York City couple transforms a nearly inhabitable home into a sustainable sanctuary, while embracing its charm and keeping its original roots.

by meghan zanetich; photographs by deborah degraffenreid

20 Also in this Issue: 19 What you don’t know Are electromagnetic fields harmful to our health?

24 Ask the green advocate Transition Town Movement Enables Citizens to Move Beyond Peak Oil

44 Back porch: Our big, not-so-fat green wedding

clockwise from top: deborah degraffenreid; Gina Kamburowski; photos provided (2)

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How one couple pulled it off in five weeks and on a budget with a lot of help from friends.

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The Markets 28 REal Estate Listings 43 index of advertisers

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6 from the editor 6 publisher’s note 8 entryway 10 live/work 12 Green events 23 our green future 26 inner space newyorkhousemagazine.com 5

from the publisher and editor

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Embracing the New and Traditional New York House is ending the year doing business in new as well as traditional ways. As you can see, we have placed a QR code–also known as “quick response” or matrix barcode–on our front cover to provide quick access to our website.

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For the advertiser it creates a three-dimensional interface with readers—an interactive multimedia experience that literally brings a message to life. Readers can now access much more information—visual, 3-D, multimedia—that they can use, save, share, and respond to from their phone or other portable device. It’s the bridge between traditional media and new media. In essence, any story can be continued off the page to an online dialogue. As part of this important advancement, we’re launching ScheinMobile, which will work with all advertisers, marketing, and public relations firms to help them develop their own QR and

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Along the lines of “traditional” business, one of the most fundamental needs is the ability to make face-to-face contact.

Our company has been producing many live conferences over the past four years, including last year’s highly successful Hudson Valley Green Real Estate and Economic Development Conference. Hosted in Kingston’s TechCity, this event attracted more than 200 people. Next February 17th, we’re introducing the Hudson Valley’s Most Important Real Estate, Business, and Green Networking Event EVER! It will happen at the Orange County Business Accelerator in New Windsor, and we invite you to be part of it.

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Building Momentum The momentum is building. It was undeniable at Greenbuild 2010, the U.S. Green Building Council’s annual conference and trade show in Chicago, the industry’s largest international event. With more than 1,000 exhibitors and an estimated 30,000 in attendance, this year’s show was nearly twice the size of the 2007 show, and had many more educational sessions, panels, and events than in previous years. The energy was palpable; the enthusiasm of attendees and exhibitors contagious. Organizers dedicated this event to “Generation Green,” the movers and shakers who are building sustainability into every project.

Despite the dire economic climate, green construction professionals are very upbeat. They have reason to be.

Recent studies point to the dramatic growth of green building. The value of green construction starts was $71 billion, or one quarter of all new building activity in 2010, up 50 percent from $42 billion in 2008, according to McGraw Hill Construction’s Green Outlook 2011. In fact, that report predicts the green building market will double by 2015, with some non-residential sectors tripling their size in that time frame.

With all this building comes job creation. Another study, conducted by Booz Allen Hamilton for the USGBC, estimated that green construction projects had created 2.4 6 NEW YORK HOUSE / December 2010

million American jobs between 2000 and 2008. That report estimates 7.9 million jobs will be created by green building projects between 2009 and 2013, ultimately contributing $554 billion to the U.S. gross domestic product. Most of this will be in energy retrofits to existing buildings, weatherization projects, renewable energy projects, and numerous other construction projects, the authors state.

Indeed, many of the conference sessions and exhibitor booths were dedicated to greening the existing building stock. On a local level, Urban Green Council has successfully lobbied for New York City’s adoption of several green building codes. The group’s GPro training program for building trades continues to grow, and is being rolled out to several more USGBC chapters. New York’s Greener, Greater Buildings Plan, which mandates benchmarking energy and water use, aims to reduce the city’s total carbon footprint by 5 percent, and serves as a model for other cities. Many more initiatives are underway to keep this momentum going.

We at New York House are equally as enthusiastic about the future for our region, the economy, and prospects for Generation Green.

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Nancy Meyer

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Decadent December Let us love winter, for it is the spring of genius.

—Pietro Aretino

Recycling 1 glass bottle causes 20 percent less air pollution and 50 percent less water pollution than manufacturing a new bottle.

Recycling is one crucial way you can reduce waste, and the most impor tant fact is knowing that you can make a difference. Recycle more efficiently by setting up an area in your kitchen with separate containers for trash, paper, glass, cans, and plastic (unless your recycling center commingles the materials). As a simple solution for your family, recycling can be made easy, while making a huge impact on the environment. Source: cleanconsciencegoods.com

event listings Uptown Holiday Open House December 10 KINGSTON

Browse stores and visit restaurants while admiring the festive atmosphere as you enjoy horse-andbuggy rides, receive gift stockings for the first 500 participants, and visit Santa Claus.

Free. 5-8pm. Starts at Dream Weavers Building.

(845) 338-4552.

Westchester Toy & Train Show December 12 WHITE PLAINS

As the largest toy and train show in the Northeast, this event will include more than 300 vendor tables, featuring antiques, books, and toy soldiers. Free appraisals will be given. $9, free for children under 12. 9am-3pm.

Westchester County Center. (631) 653-8133. westchestertoytrain.com

Winter Solstice December 18 POUGHKEEPSIE

View the nighttime sky while looking for the Big Dipper, the North Star, and winter constellations during the Winter Solstice. $4. 6pm. Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum.

(845) 471-0589. mhcm.org

Holiday Wining

With 11 wineries par ticipating, Wreath Fineries for Wineries, the Shawangunk Wine Trail’s Holiday Event, held December 4, 5, 11, and 12, is a self-guided tour that will have you traveling from New Paltz to Warwick tasting the best reds and whites in the area. Receive a souvenir etched wine-tasting glass and a handmade grapevine wreath at your first visited winery. Travel to the remaining wineries to receive an ornament to decorate your weath with, in addition to complimentary wine tasting. (845) 256-8456. One-day tickets $37.80, $59.40 for a couple, $16.20 for designated driver. 10am-6pm. Shawangunkwinetrail.com

Ski with Santa

Looking to make your home sustainable, but don’t know where to star t? Tara Rae Miner will show you how in Your Green Abode: A Practical Guide to a Sustainable Home (Skipstone, 2010; $19.95). This book includes an eco-DIY checklist and covers lawn to rooftop, guiding readers through research and advice. Making easy-to-understand choices through simple steps will help make your home a little more ear th-friendly. Whether you’re a city dweller or a suburban settler, you’ll find sustainable ideas that fit all your needs, focusing on ecofriendly improvements on a budget. ­— Compiled by Meghan Zanetich Please submit calendar items and books to Editor Nancy Meyer for consideration: nmeyer@scheinmedia.com

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WARWICK

Enjoy skiing with jolly old St. Nick during this afternoon event for kids of all ages. $40, $31 for ages 5-12, $11 for children under 4. 12-4pm. Mt. Peter Ski Center.

(845) 986-4940. mtpeter.com

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products, services, and tips to make your home & office more comfortable, healthy, and efficient

Winter White, Winter Bright

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The energy-efficent LED Chain Lights

by Bulbrite have a life expectancy of 50,000 hours—25 times longer than traditional incandescent bulbs. Choose between clear white or multicolor— perfect for adding cheer to any home during this holiday season. $22-$33. bulbrite.com

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Enjoy the warm atmosphere of candlelight without the use of traditional wicks with Enjoy Lighting candles.

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Wine Not?

The minimalist design of this folding Barrel wine rack by Umbra is the perfect addition to any home. Made from the fastest-growing plant on ear th, bamboo, this functional rack can holding up to 12 bottles, making it a great gift for anyone on your list this year. $21. umbra.com

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Measuring 1/8 inch thin, the easy-to-store Boogie Board by Kent Displays is a paperless LCD writing tablet, a tree-friendly alternative to notepads and sticky notes, that can be reused more than 50,000 times.

Sealed with a 3v watch battery that never needs to be replaced, the Boogie Board comes with a telescoping stylus but can work with even your finger. $39.99. myboogieboard.com

­— Compiled by Meghan Zanetich 10 NEW YORK HOUSE / December 2010

The 3-piece frameless set of Heys USA Eco Leaves luggage is made from 100 percent recycled plastics.

Expandable for up to 25 percent more packing space, the second product of the Heys USA line of Green Travel comes in five colors with fully lined interiors— perfect for your next vacation. $450. heysusa.com

Live/Work showcases new, innovative, green, and local products and technologies for the office and home.

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North Creek Farm

$2,450,000

This exquisite 1860s Greek Revival manor is ideally sited on 56 park-like acres in Ghent overlooking an 8 acre pond. Meticulous barns, a guest/caretaker house, and pastures filled with Scottish Highlander cattle punctuate this bucolic setting. Inside this 4900 sf 5 BR gem, grand proportions meet an elegant simplicity. This setting is simply perfection.

R EA L E S TAT E , I N C.

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2010 was a (surprisingly) good year.

SOLD

Tivoli Farmhouse

$1,200,000

Set on a quiet road in Tivoli, this gracious farmhouse combines the ease of country living with the convenience of village amenities. Renovated in 2004, the home’s old-fashioned charm was carefully preserved while modern touches were seamlessly added. The landscaped grounds feature slate patios, stone walls, a meadow, a barn with paddock, and a 3-car garage.

This year we had a jump in sales that surpassed our sales in 2007, before the economic meltdown.

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The Haas Hill House

$1,175,000

This sleek modern compound on 148 secluded acres in Climax NY has sweeping views of the Berkshires. The sophisticated 2 BR home, and the 2 independent guest houses, are in an idyllic setting with a pool, a bocce court, a skating pond with a warming shed, a sculpture garden, stone walls, and access to a private landing strip.

We believe this is an indicator that we’ve bottomed out and are on the real estate upswing.

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So if you’re looking to buy, you may not want to wait too much longer.

SOLD

We forecast that 2011 will be a very good year for you.

Crow Hill

$2,500,000

This exquisitely renovated Greek Revival Villa on 127 acres sits on a hill over the Kinderhook Creek with unobstructed views of the Catskills. On the National Registry of Historic Places, this rare beauty in the formal Palladian style is crowned with a spherical domed cupola. The estate boasts 12.5' ceilings, 6 fireplaces, and floor-to-ceiling walkout windows.

Mary M. Mullane 518.822.0800 x14

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$395,000

The Weiss Farm, ca. 1800 $190,900

441 Warren St., Hudson $525,000

Restored 1810 Landmark $259,000

The Rushmore Farm

Peacefully set on 5 acres at the edge of a field of wildflowers, this charming 2 BR, neo-gothic cottage is the perfect country escape. The open floor plan and lots of windows fill this 1400 sf house with light and the large pergola-covered deck is the perfect place to entertain or read quietly in the shade. Walk into the village of Tivoli for cocktails and dinner.

Nestled in the heart of the Catskills this unique farmhouse sits on 4 serenely quiet acres with a pond, a barn, and Windham Mountain views. The house has been newly and thoughtfully renovated but the wonderful period features of the house (old beams and the widest floor boards ever seen) have been carefully preserved. The gourmet eat-in kitchen features a SubZero.

This 1860 Italianate is considered by many to be 'one of the best buildings in Hudson'.

The distinctive storefront on Warren Street has soaring display windows, 19th century cast iron columns, and front bifold doors that create an open arcade to the street. A renowned photo studio for 125 years, the 3200 sf historic gem has been restored and lovingly maintained by a top NY designer.

One of the most exciting early houses available in the Hudson Valley. The professional restoration of this 3 BR Federal in Athens is exceptional for its level of quality and authenticity, yet the comforts of today are also fully realized. There's a lovely rear garden for relaxing or entertaining, and it’s just a 2 block walk to the Hudson River.

This ca.1754 Dutch stone house in Athens is on 95 acres with a picturesque pond.

The 2600 sf 3 BR home has a stylish renovation that comfortably coexists with its period details: plank floors, 12-over-12 windows, 4 FPs, hand-hewn beams, and cathedral height rafters. Outbuildings include a 3-bay barn, and an original stone smokehouse.

Lisa Thomas 845.757.5000 x14

Mary Blinn 518.943.7533 x12

David King 518.822.0800 x12

David Ludwig 518.943.7533 x11

Wildflower Cottage

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$559,000

For incredible properties still available:

58 Broadway, Tivoli NY

423 Warren St, Hudson NY

434 Main St, Catskill NY

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Events Calendar A calendar of events with a focus on promoting sustainability in our homes and communities.

Sacred Cir le Dance and Pachamca m a Renewal Scarsdale

Join an evening of Earthhonoring with two ritual-based traditions: the Sacred Circl e Dance led by Jean Ando, and the Pacham ama (Ear th Mot her) Renewal Ritual from Peru led by Dorothy Cunha. Back by popular dem and, the presen tation will be followed by ques tions and discus sion.

Free. Donations welcome. 7:30pm .

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NEW YORK METRO REGION’S GREEN RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES IN REVIEW

456 West 19th Street 456 W. 19th St., Manhattan

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esigned by architect Cary Tamarkin to reflect the styles of art studios of the 20th century, 456 West 19th Street features 22 duplexes and four penthouses, built with luxury and ecofriendliness in mind.

456 West 19th Street is set adjacent to the Hudson River in West Chelsea, a vibrant neighborhood with many restaurants, galleries, and shops radiating from the Meatpacking District to the south.

Every room at 456 West 19th Street is equipped with multi-paned steel windows, filling it with natural light while displaying views of the Hudson River and Highline Park. The view is complemented by double-height ceilings, which create openness.

Kitchens at 456 West 19th Street include Miele gas cooktops with electric ovens, as well as Sub-Zero refrigerators and Sub-Zero under-counter wine coolers. White Corian countertops are complemented by white handpainted FSC-certified birch cabinetry by Descience.

The master bathrooms feature Calcutta Gold marble-and-glass mosaic tiles, and include custom teak wood vanities. Separate teak-floored steam rain showers are also included.

The 3,000-square-foot three-bedroom penthouses of 456 West 19th Street are decked out with six-foot-wide fireplaces, large private terraces, and curved balconies. Weber gas grills also come standard with units that include private outdoor space. Two of the penthouses also have private roof decks.

Anticipating LEED Silver, the building is equipped with energy-efficient, UV-blocking glass and was built with recycled content and low-VOC materials.

It also offers filtered air and water in every apartment, with individual climate controls and FSC-certified 10-inchwide white oak plank floors.

Additionally, the building offers 24-hour doorman, bicycle storage, personal storage, and Verizon FIOS. A common landscaped garden for use by all residents is also being designed.

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ursuing a dream he’s had since he was a grad student at MIT, architect and developer David Borenstein is creating an upscale ecofriendly community of private, sophisticated, state-of-the-art dwellings in the Hudson Valley.

Pasture Rock, situated in Milan, in northern Dutchess County, is just minutes from Rhinebeck and upscale shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and the Bard Performing Arts Center. It’s close to the Amtrak station, where Manhattan is a 1.5-hour ride away—as well as local ski areas, and Great Barrington, MA. The Albany and Stewart airports are an hour away.

Approved for 12 parcels, the development has three houses built (one family purchased two lots for additional privacy). The most recent, Pasture Rock 4, is fully completed on the outside, and waiting for a buyer to choose his or her own interior details and finishes including storage options, fixtures, flooring, cabinets, tiles, and more. Borenstein is planning eight more homes to complete this woodland sanctuary.

Each house is site-specific, distinctive, roughly 4,000 square feet, and built according to the needs of each homeowner with a high degree of personal attention. Each is built with energy efficiency in mind, with oriented passive solar, solar hot water, long overhangs that keep the house cool in summer, and a very tight building envelope. Pasture Rock 4, anticipating a 5-star EnergyStar rating and LEED Platinum certification, will have a gourmet kitchen, ground-floor master suite with steam bath and whirlpool, large living room/dining room, gas fireplace, three to four bedrooms, three full baths, and one powder room.

A lifetime roof, low-maintenance siding (50-year limited warranty), geothermal options, and reclaimed water options are also offered. Borenstein uses recycled materials, from the stonework to reclaimed objects, where possible. The houses are country sophisticated, “with modern conveniences and historic details.” The cost of a Pasture Rock home starts at $150/square foot.

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rom the exterior function to its interior form, home design begins to play a growing role in the daily grind as the weather gets colder and the days get shorter.

Whether you’re taking on a bigger renovation or just looking to make your living a little more comfortable, it’s best to start on the outside and work your way in when designing this winter.

“It’s a time of reflection,” says Eva Finkelstein, owner and founder of Green Design Expo, New York’s first green building retail and education center located in Scarsdale. “In the winter, you turn inward. You’re looking at your house and you’re feeling the draft.”

Winter is the season for insulation, and that’s the first place to start. Blow-in and sprayfoam insulation are the number one suggestions designers give clients to keep warm while increasing efficiency.

“It’s huge right now,” says Laura VerCammen, interior designer at Angelini Designs. “It gets to areas that conventional insulation can’t get to.”

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Window treatments are another option that add insulation, but also contribute to décor. Hunter Douglas designs a line of insulating window treatments with total R-Values ranging from 3.87 to 7.86. Hunter Douglas’s Duette Architella honeycomb shade has an R-value of 7.86, which can reduce heat loss by 50 percent, the company says.

Additionally, certain models of Hunter Douglas energy-efficient shades qualify for federal tax credit up to $1,500 if they are purchased and installed prior to December 31, 2010. (http://www.hunterdouglas.com/ tax-credit.jsp) Wall décor is another design option. Think about adding textiles, curtains, and upholstery into wall design to add functioning flair. VerCammen says draping fabrics can also help put a final touch on a design, but be sure to keep windows clear, allowing for full views and natural daylight.

As tight insulation becomes the goal, air circulation is drastically reduced, so be sure fabrics are non-toxic and VOC-free.

“Everything is a lot tighter in the winter,” says VerCammen. “So we really need to think about responsible building and decorating.”

Another option for design is getting a fresh coat of paint onto the walls. Painting can really help make a space unique, and adding new colors to a room can change its vibe. Finkelstein recommends no-VOC paint.

“When you start closing up your house you have to think about what you’re bringing in. Your indoor air quality becomes more important than ever,” Finkelstein says.

Sun Wallpaper & Paint in Poughkeepsie has begun to offer Stark Paint’s no-VOC designer paint line. The ecofriendly, water-based paint meets LEED standards, and offers up to 240 different colors.

“People gravitate to these colors,” says Frank Cohen, president of Sun Wallpaper & Paint. It’s about design and décor, the no VOC is an added bonus.

While splashing new colors can certainly bring life to walls, lighting is an important part of any winter design because of the shortness of daylight. One popular lighting trend is the Solatube, which brings in beautiful, natural daylight.

A Solatube is basically a light pipe that runs from the roof down to the ceiling of the room, bringing sunlight to a room that would otherwise be dark.

Carol Kurth, ASID, AIA, LEED AP, says the Solatube provides a different, more natural quality of light.

Additionally, it can be made into a hybrid light fixture with a CFL bulb for night use.

“It can become a design effect,” Kurth says. “If you do a series of Solatubes, it looks like very cool spots on your ceiling. It could leave cool shadows down a hallway, so if you have a long hall you can get a great effect that way.”

Kurth also suggests using candles throughout the home to create that cozy fireside atmosphere. One idea Kurth recommends is setting up a sort of candelabra

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“It’s great because you don’t have to deal with the ashes and all the making of the fire,” Kurth says.

Kurth says it’s best to get a variety of candles, from tea light to pillar sized, and set them on a fireproof glass dish. Bank the candles with pebbles or river stones to create a vignette in the fireplace. Kurth says the idea can be recreated on a tabletop as a centerpiece.

“It’s a good time to get cozy,” adds Finkelstein, and after you’ve insulated, lit, painted, and decorated the home, you can begin to add the accent pieces that feel comfortable.

Finkelstein suggests bamboo carpets that are both soft and shaggy, or wool carpets. Both options are nontoxic, VOC-free, and can be found at her store, Green Design Expo.

Another warm and cozy accent in the home can be ecofriendly sheepskin rugs and pillows. Finding unique throws can also make for sleek and usable living room décor. Kurth suggests finding a throw with suede on one side and fleece on the other.

Designers also suggest finding new ways to utilize space and maximize potential in a season that confines us to our homes.

Clear the clutter and clean out the closets. Kurth says extra closet space can be used for a desk by removing the door and adding a light fixture.

“Take advantage of the little spaces in your house for extra storage and create a design,” Kurth says. She suggests recessing drawers and shelves into the walls.

Even if you chose not to design in the winter, the time can be used for planning bigger projects which need warmer weather, like solar panel installation.

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Rosen and Siegel often entertain in their home, using the dining room area as much as possible. The circular flow of the home keeps it from having any dead ends or unused space. The home does not have a front yard, but fits the need of gardening, composting, and entertaining in the back and on the side of the property.

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fter spending nearly every weekend riding bikes through a 50-mile loop that passes through Piermont, Marty Rosen and Barry Siegel knew it was time to uproot from their home on the Upper West Side of Manhattan to one of the oldest homes in Rockland County. Built in 1818, this two-bedroom, two-bath home had seen better days. Luckily, the couple were committed to updating this now-1,435square-foot home, even if it meant rolling up their own sleeves and giving it some tender loving care.

“We never intended to do a complete renovation on the house, although we did know there were major problems when we bought it,” Rosen says.

After closing on the home on December 23, 2007, Rosen and Siegel decided to camp in the living room, toast champagne, and return to their Manhattan home the following day. Almost three years later, the couple has yet to move back to the Upper West Side. “We never left because we love Piermont so much. We camped out, and this became our project,” Rosen says.

Rosen, owner of Day2 Inc., a non-profit organization for AIDS fundraising, and Siegel, a lawyer based in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, were sure they wanted to transform the house by preserving its scale and charm. Finding an architect who appreciated smaller homes was ideal, and Meg Fowler of Meg Fowler Architect, LLC was brought onto the project. With a plan to make this house look like it progressed nicely over 200 years, without overbuilding, and keeping ecofriendly design in mind, Fowler and Rosen began planning a space the couple would actually use. “A well-planned-out house doesn’t have to be huge,” says Fowler. “All it needs is fabulous spaces that make it comfortable.”

With sustainable design playing a huge role in this remodel, the idea of getting rid of the 55-year-old gas furnace and replacing it with a geothermal vertical loop with two 250-foot wells in their backyard, supplying hot water up to 90 degrees, radiant heat on all tile floors, and their indoor heat, was not well received by potential contractors.

“I was called stupid to my face, saying that’s just the dumbest thing in the world—a waste of money, they called it,” Rosen says. However, no one was going to tell this general contractor no. “I kind of became a pit bull who had to be here at all times, saying ‘Don’t do that’ or ‘We need to save this.’”

In addition to geothermal heating, the home has closed-cell foam insulation throughout, all low-flow faucets and toilets, energy-efficient appliances, low-VOC paint, and a preponderance of LED lights. The couple also decorated the home with one-of-a-kind pieces, helping to lower their carbon footprint.

With a southern exposure, the newly built dining room, which flows into both the kitchen and living area, was once part of this historic home’s wraparound porch.

Despite original plans to make this exquisitely charming entertaining area an office, Rosen knew this would make a perfect dining room. Taking credit as one of the home’s best views of the Hudson River, this airy retreat is filled with Italian ceramic floor tiles and the simplicity of a 200-year-old black walnut tree dining room table that the homeowners’ friend, Stuart Okorofsky, made for them after finding it at an Ulster County lumberyard. The same tree was also used to create an island in the kitchen.

Adding to the charm of this once-998-square-foot home is its great location.

Although Rosen spends most of her time working from home, frequent trips to the city are necessary. With less than an hour commute into the hustle and bustle of Manhattan, she is grateful for the advantages this riverside home boasts. Their backyard space creates the perfect environment for their dogs, Finley and Teddy, while giving Rosen, an avid gardener, room to grow vegetables and compost yard waste and kitchen scraps. “I compost very heavily, so having this space outside is perfect. It may not be suburban pretty, but I have great soil and everything grows beautifully without any kinds of chemicals,” she says.

Still, the once-listed three-bedroom, two-bathroom home did not always provide practical living for its owners. The previous owners became too old to climb stairs, so Rosen and Siegel removed two bedrooms on the second floor and added one on

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“My husband and I walk through this house every single day and just say, ‘Wow, what a great place to live.’ It’s the house we wanted; it’s better than anything we could have imagined.” —Marty Rosen

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“My husband and I walk through this house every single day and just say, ‘Wow, what a great place to live.’ It’s the house we wanted; it’s better than anything we could have imagined. It’s so hard to live through construction, but you do forget,” Rosen says.

The next step is looking into solar or wind power, cutting the house completely off the grid, she says.

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With the bones of the house fitting every need of this couple, bringing in furniture and home décor objects to complement its history took some creative thinking. Some were old pieces passed down from family, some were purchased off eBay and refurbished, and some were taken off the side of the road, like their Honduran Mahogany banister. It was lying in the trash after a fire destroyed a neighboring home, and Marty spent three days stripping and oiling it before having her carpenter perfectly match its original newel post.

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—Christopher, NYC Hello Christopher, I’ve heard of the Transition Town movement and have been meaning to interview founder Rob Hopkins, but have yet to have any personal interaction with the group. The movement grew out of the work of Hopkins, a permaculture educator, and his students in Kinsale, Ireland. In 2005 they created the “Kinsale Energy Descent Action Plan,” which was later adopted as policy by the Kinsale Town Council. This plan was the first strategic community planning document of its kind, and went beyond the issues of peak oil and energy supply. It looked at how society at large could adapt to coming changes by exploring the realms of everything from energy to how communities get food, farm, are educated, and interact in the local economy. A key learning tool for the Transition Town movement is Hopkins’ The Transition Handbook: From Oil Dependency to Local Resilience.

NRDC reported recently: “Locally, towns are taking on sustainability issues, whether through programs such as New York City’s PlaNYC…or by tapping the know-how of their citizens in other ways. One such grassroots movement that travels under the ‘Transition Town’ banner is spreading fast across the U.S., U.K. and elsewhere with a strikingly practical and optimistic approach to sustainability.”

There are more than 300 international Transition chapters—more than 70 in the U.S. after the first one was established in Boulder, CO in 2008 (visit transitionus.org).

I contacted Carolyne Stayton, the executive director of Transition U.S. Stayton was an incredible burst of positive energy and told me about a reskilling workshop her community just did in northern California, where a wide range of people in the community taught each other useful skills—everything from how to pickle, make compost, and tend bees, to how to grow mushrooms, tie knots, and repurpose clothing. She enthused: “It’s a movement of regular, ordinary people being extraordinary.” She added, pointedly: “There’s a tremendous urgency to relocalize. We don’t have any time to waste and it’s exciting. It is extremely positive and nurturing and everything you ever wanted your community to be. Once you get involved in making relocalization happen the act of doing it is it!”

I have no doubt we’ll be hearing lots more about Transition Towns. Stayton directed me to Transitioninaction.com where you can look up who is creating a Transition movement locally, and told me there are already groups “transitioning” in Albany, one in Sullivan County, one in Westchester, and others in the Hudson Valley and New York City. Makes me want to go out and take a class on something useful, like how to make biodiesel or maybe some “hooch” (from potatoes I grow) for those cold winter nights in a comfortable, post-oil world.

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n December we come back to the fast-changing astrology that is linked to Mercury retrograde and eclipses. For those who can remember as far back as December 2009, this is similar—but not quite the overwhelming whirlwind of energy. Still, navigating through holidays when Mercury is retrograde (Dec. 1030, which can add confusion, tense communication, and the sense of things not quite going the way you plan) and eclipses (lunar on Dec. 21 and solar on Jan. 4, which increase the intensity of experience, and enhance the sense of rapidly moving into another phase of your life) calls for foresight, skill, patience, and all the spiritual growth that you’ve been working on for so long. This is the time to put it all to work. I suggest you plan to do less than you think you should; I suggest you do your best to get rid of the word ‘should’ altogether, and aim to do what feels right.

Aries (March 20 – April 19)

There’s something you need to forget about and move on.

The sticking point is emotional; you seem to think it’s ethical or spiritual. These are merely rationalizations, or layers of language and concept draped over an emotional attachment. If you need some leverage, I suggest you break the issue down into its fundamental parts, and use logic.

Yet there’s also a hint that it’s not your material that’s bothering you—someone else’s judgments are lingering, potentially from childhood. If you could look at this issue subtracting your parents’ filters, and subtracting the influence of religion, and assess it through your values alone, what would it look like? This sticking point, this bit of doubt about whether you’re ‘right’ or ‘wrong’, may be what’s holding you back from some significant accomplishments. Set yourself free.

Taurus (April 19 – May 20)

Have you considered the extent to which your psychological orientation is fixated on the past, and how this obscures your view of the present? This would be a good time, because the issue is in plain sight. Usually, it’s hidden—there is a word in Sanskrit, sumscara, which means the latent past impressions that obscure our view of the moment we’re actually in. These include belief systems and concepts through which you try to process your immediate impressions, which is a little like trying to cook dinner in the same pots you used last night without washing them first. You may need to do some extra scrubbing, but at the moment you have extra help. Use your senses, and feel how you respond to new experiences that come your way. Comparisons are unnecessary; direct perception will teach you much more..

Gemini (May 20 – June 21)

You run the risk of digging yourself deeper into an unsavory relationship or contractual situation. I suggest you keep your mind on the simple issues, and the basic feelings involved. Ask yourself why it’s necessary for you to be involved in the affairs of anyone but yourself.

This is a good opportunity to extract yourself from a situation that is not working for you, or that is simply too complicated for your tastes. The issue you may be dealing with is obsession. Is it yours or that of someone else?

Very good question. The energy is in the environment, and you can now explore it and see your responses and your circumstances for what they actually are. But this adventure comes down to something even more basic: How do you claim your power in a situation in which you feel you have none?

Cancer (June 21 – July 22)

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feelings exist on many levels. Some of these are what both psychologists and spiritual teachers call ‘unconscious.’

Of course, when the unconscious manifests in your perception, it becomes conscious—though it helps if you choose to notice. The seemingly odd circumstances of one particular relationship are a demonstration of this phenomenon. Acknowledge everything that comes to your awareness. Notice the tendency of a conversation to loop back on itself. You will need a few reality checkpoints in order to navigate this one—some solid or trusted value that you can depend on as a reference point. Remember that, whatever may be going on in the world of ego, soul connection is where it’s at. And this you have.

Leo (July 22 – August 23)

Focus on a health and mental well-being strategy now, and stick to it. Part of the plan needs to be refining your process as the environment around you and within you changes. Make sure you keep up with dietary and exercise regimens through the holidays, and remember to keep expressing yourself in ways that have nothing to do with work or family—spiritual practice comes to mind, with plenty of time for contemplation. Yes, this is a tall order with all the obligations of the holiday season, but the benefits will pay off, and the problems you prevent will be well worth the relatively small investment. Scale back your plans, do only what is the most meaningful, and above all, please take care of yourself before you take care of others.

Virgo (August 23 – September 22)

Sometimes the best creativity is the messiest and the most disruptive to our daily routine. At a certain point the creative process takes over and becomes the core of your life and this is what I suggest you guide yourself toward. It’s actually truly liberating when that happens—the moment you realize that all this other stuff is really basic maintenance, and that the focus, the actual purpose of existence, is engaging your passions. I know there are many people who would wonder if this is even possible in the world. I can tell you that while it may be challenging, it’s definitely possible. You may have to regather your sense of purpose many times—even several times a day—but once you’re centered, you’ll wonder how you ever lived any other way.

Libra (September 22 – October 23)

Be aware of people to whom you have intense emotional reactions, and handle them carefully. If you can, keep them out of your home, or keep the visit short. If you ‘must’ spend time with someone, maybe go out to dinner. As for those with whom you already share your home, do your best to set up listening sessions, or keep the focus there all the time. Remove any irritants that you can, such as those created by overcommitment. Since you have the benefit of knowing the astrology in advance, I can tell you that this holiday season has the potential to be wild and wooly. If you stay centered and remember what is important to you, you’ll be able to stay focused and do just fine. Remember: Your home is your home.

Scorpio (October 23 – November 22)

Once the turbulence and challenges of December and early January pass by like so many thunderstorms, you will find yourself embarking on a new phase of your life—and I don’t use that concept lightly. The orientation of your existence changes in a way that will reach into every aspect of your life. The events of the next month or so will teach you about what you don’t want and remind you of what you truly desire; dispense with the negative lessons quickly after taking the information, and focus on what is the most meaningful to you. Remember: What you

focus on increases. It is essential that you keep it positive, and remember that your notion of what should be (in a particular relationship) may differ wildly from what is actually so. Mind the gap.

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 22)

If the holidays have a spiritual dimension, you get to be its messenger. That’s a big ‘if ’ in our society, but you’ve got a lot of mojo going and at the moment, your inherent connection to the cosmos (one of the things that makes Sagittarius seem a little ‘weird’ to most mortals) is at full strength. Remember that people not only need but want some of what you’ve got, so don’t keep it all to yourself.

Speak the truth you know. You’ve got some potent channeling ability at the moment. Your presence may be a significant help for children in any situation—remember that. Keep an eye on them at any family functions, and spend as much time and energy as you can listening. You will understand things that the adults around them cannot.

Capricorn (December 22 – January 20)

The astrology for the next five or six weeks may serve to remind you of all that is wrong with the world and with yourself, but that’s far from the point. Don’t waste your time being pissed off. The point—the very pinpoint bullseye—is learning how to focus your intentions. Get away from ‘I need’ and learn how to state ‘I want.’ Let any form of irritation or anger quickly propel you to a better place. Your feelings are the energy source, and you control the rudder with your mind. This is not the way most people live; we humans tend to be jerked around by our feelings and never get to the point of decision about them.

If you can do that, you’ll go one step better than ruling the world. You will rule your life, and you will do so gracefully.

Aquarius (January 20 – February19)

There’s plenty rumbling in the depths of your psyche. It may be coming out in dreams, fantasies, and subtle fears; I suggest you be intimidated by nothing that you notice going through your mind. You’re getting a rare opportunity to explore a region of consciousness of which most of the world denies the existence. In that space, some things are scary, some are exquisitely pleasurable, and many are taboo. This may raise the question, “what is real and what is not?” On one level, everything is equal: Anything you think is a thought; anything you feel is a feeling; anything you see or hear is a perception. What manifests in a more tangible form is what you attach to, or put energy into. In this, you have significant freedom to choose, and I suggest you choose on the basis of what you want.

Pisces (February 19 – March 20)

I suggest you take an emotionally detached approach to whatever is going on amongst your friends this month.

People you care about may be caught in some odd dramas, which to you look like they have no real meaning. That’s the thing: They may not, and the most significant meaning they have is what people assign to them, so be careful when interpreting. Don’t let any of this distract you from your business affairs. Keep your focus. If you take nothing for granted, you’ll see your potential for what it is. Be honest about your message, remembering that you may need to explain yourself several times before the point gets across to those who matter the most. If anything gets strange in a correspondence with a friend, partner, or colleague, go to the phone, or better yet, talk in person. It will be easier and you will learn more.

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PLENTY OF LAND

for both hunting & farming! 280-ac working dairy farm (for 150+/- cattle) w/40x120 main barn equipped incldg SS 600-gal tank & office; 24x72 pole barn for heffers; 30x60 cover-all bldg freestall; and 40x80 hay & equip storage bldg. Last, but not least is a beautiful 4-bdrm farmhse w/att 24x24 gar. Asking: $1,200,000 #76588

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NEARLY NEW

3-bdrm, 2-bth modular ranch w/EIK, lrg LR w/2 sets sliding drs to 12x28 full-width private deck, laund rm & other fine features. 7.5 +/open acs w/pond & views of valley. On lightly traveled maint rd.

Asking: $198,000 #73215

RURAL BEAUTY!

Nice 3-bdrm home on 36+ mostly wooded acs w/yr-round stream. Great for hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, canoeing, sailing, etc. Easy access to Cannonsville Reservoir.

Landscaped w/wide variety of trees & plantings. Surrounded by 8000 acs of NYC land. 2 storage sheds, in-ground lawn sprinkler sys, hunters’ shelter at top of hill, hiking trails thruout & 3 non-operating stone quarries. Asking: $299,000 #76607

Fantastic Recreational Land! 61+/- acs mostly wooded w/good transitions for wildlife. Nice bldg sites, stream, springs & pond sites. Outside NYC watershed & in Marcellus natural gas area. Asking: $129,900 #77117 Interested in a more formal place to build, there are 2 lots across rd consisting of 5 & 10 acs. Each w/excellent views & mostly open fields. 5-ac Lot Asking: $28,900 #78511; 10-ac Lot Asking: $42,900 #78505

RARE VINTAGE BEAUTY

This beautiful 4-bdrm, 3-bth Italianate Victorian has fabulous detail work w/careful modernization leaving the superb design intact. Several outbldgs including a lrg 2-story carriage hse w/park-like property.

Asking: $310,000 #77589

NICE FAMILY HOME!

Lots of room to grow, for a great price! 3 bdrms, kit, LR, sitting rm, family rm, DR & lrg 2-car gar. This home has a new roof & is surrounded by beautiful stone walls.

Asking: $79,900 #76602 Great Opportunity! 3 nice buildable lots w/ ROW to Delaware River. One lot has 28’x36’, 2-bay, heated gar w/14’ high doors & 16’ ceiling.

Total acreage is 1.93. All 3 lots for: Asking: $45,000 #78613

Enjoy The Catskills!

Have Your Own Private Playland & Historic Theme Park!

This Property Generates Income Every Month!

This is an opportunity to have a safe, beautiful, & hassle-free lifestyle!

•Turn-of-the Century House With 4 Renovated Apartments •100 Acres– It’s Getting Pretty Nearly Impossible To Own This Size Property!

•Former Western Theme Park, Carson City •4200 Sq. Ft. Theater With Stage & Runway & 2500 Sq. Ft. Basement With Garage Door •Stables •Lighted Outdoor Arena •Roads & Electric Throughout The Property •GREAT INVESTMENT •MANY COMMERCIAL USES •GREAT FOR FAMILY ESTATE

Contact: Gary Kistinger, owner 5365 NYS Route 32 • Catskill, NY 12414

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Come see this unique property located in beautiful Greene County.

Just ten minutes north of Saugerties.

5389 NYS Route 32, Catskill, NY NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY!

Ancram. Clean, modern design. Green, energy-efficient construction.

Large open living area with a wall of glass. 3 bedrooms. 2.5 baths. Views to the south of farmland and distant mountains. 3 acres. $895,000

Copake. Recently built and immaculately maintained. Sunny, comfortable living area. 3 bedrooms. 2.5 baths. Open yard with panoramic mountain views. Large deck. Frontage on the Roeliff Jansen Kill - a Class A trout stream. 5.56 acres. $399,000

Hillsdale. Spectacular views toward the Catskills. Designed by Dennis Wedlick. Open floorplan. Gourmet kitchen. 3 bedrooms. 2.5 baths. Beautiful millwork and finishes throughout. Extensive decks. Private dead-end road.

Solar array provides all electric needs. 12.9 acres. $1,295,000

Hillsdale. Thoughtfully detailed high-end renovation. Sunny and open. Chef’s kitchen. Master suite with fireplace. 3 bedrooms. 2 baths. Outbuildings.

Raised garden beds. Quiet road. 2 useful acres. $489,750

Hillsdale. New green construction. Energy-efficient. Geothermal heating & cooling.

Fully-equipped chef’s kitchen with custom cabinetry and quartz countertops.

Large butler’s pantry. The great room features a Fire Orb self-hanging, revolving fireplace. 4 bedrooms. 3.5 baths. Custom, oversized mahogany windows frame the views of Catamount ski area, Deck and 2 balconies overlooking the heated gunite pool. Private 13.28 acres. $1,495,000

Copake. Open plan with cathedral ceilings. 3 bedrooms. 2 baths. Fireplace.

178’ of frontage on private Upper Rhoda Pond. Tennis court. Garden shed.

Mature perennial gardens. 2 private acres. $599,000

Copake. Clean, modern, open floorplan. Library. Home office. Playroom.

3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Custom cabinetry throughout. Views of Bash Bish Gap and the entire Taconic Range. Private Road. 14.82 Acres. Call for details

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Copake. Charming, secluded Timberpeg cottage with rights to and dock on Copake Lake. A short walk to the Copake Country Club. High ceilings.

Open and bright. Wonderful screened porch. 2 bedrooms. 1 bath. 3.1 wooded acres. Quiet road. $299,000

“CELEBRATING OUR 22ND YEAR” LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER, Brad Rebillard ASSOCIATE BROKER, Theresa Westlake LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENTS, Carolynn Merwin, Wayne Euvrard, & Jeanne Rebillard

5917 N. ELM AVENUE P.O. BOX 798, MILLERTON, NY Brad Rebillard, Broker – Specializing in First time Home purchases – Investment Properties – Short Sales & Foreclosures – Weekend Homes – Rentals SFR (Short Sale Certified) Please call us to learn more about short sales.

MILLERTON DRASTIC PRICE REDUCTION All the extras! Red Oak floors - Marble & granite counter tops, cherry kitchen cabinets, fireplace, and more. The list is extensive. From the fleck epoxy garage floors to the central vacuum, or the eleven foot high ceilings in the LR-DR-Kit areas, the builder had built the house as his own.

There is central ac, Andersen windows a high efficiency heating system and more. Oh, and there are mountain views. Located about 1 mile from the Village of Millerton. 12 Miles to the Metro-North Sta. $539,000

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MILLERTON - Two side by side three bedroom apartments.

This well maintained early 1920’s home has hardwood floors, good size rooms with high ceilings, a full basement and attic. Recent updates include, roof, siding, 2 furnaces, interior painting, floor refinishing, and 2 upgraded kitchens.

The apartments are mirror images of each other with a kitchen, living and dining rooms on the first floor and three bedrooms and a bath on the second. Walking distance to Main Street Millerton. The Harlem Valley Rail Trail and only 11 miles to the train station. $220,000

OF THE TACONICS! Views overlooking lush farmland &

the Taconic Mountain range. The 3 plus acres is open & the scenery is beautiful whether sitting on the covered front porch or the large rear deck. This home has high ceilings, crown mouldings, hardwood & ceramic floors, a wood burning fireplace, central AC, commercial grade generator and more.

The master bedroom suite is on the first floor and the remaining bedrooms are on the second. There is a laundry room on both floors. Walking distance to the Taconic range hiking trails, close to Under Mountain Golf Course, the Rail Trail and the Village of Millerton. About 20 minutes to to the train sta. $429,000

AMENIA – SHORT SALE! Complete renovation inside and out in 2004 including a new septic system. Like to walk, bicycle or roller blade? House is across the street from the Harlem Valley Rail Trail. Great Westchester/NYC commute! Located three miles from Metro-North Wassaic station. Make an offer! Call if you’d like to learn more about a short sale. New Price! $159,000

ANCRAM – Enjoy the peace and quiet of the Ancram

country side. Located at the base of the Taconic Mountain Range with spectacular views of the Catskill Mountains & terrific sunsets. Down a long drive through Under Mountain Golf Course you can enjoy the beautifully kept greens and close up scenic views of the valley. The 3 bedroom 2 bath home has a fireplace, large master bedroom, a deck overlooking the views and a large 2 car garage with work shop.

The 10 acres borders a golf course, so if you play golf, you’ve found your dream home! Centrally located to Berkshire, Litchfield and Hudson valley activities. 1 mile to the Harlem Valley Rail Trail & popular hiking trails. Minutes to skiing. Reduced $249,000

MILLERTON - This light filled Cape is a well built

MILLERTON – VICTORIAN ERA HOME W/QUEEN ANN FLAIR

Located walking distance to the Village of Millerton Main Street and surrounded by homes built in the late 1800’s on a tree lined street. This spacious home is currently used by one family as two units, and has the high ceilings and beautiful wood work of homes of that era. The main floor has a country kitchen, living and dining rooms, charming sun room and full bath. The second floor has a four room apartment with a galley kitchen, living and dining rooms, two bedrooms and two baths. There is a large basement and walk up attic.

The detached garage is currently used as a work shop. The owners have made perennial gardens, walkways, and other improvements to the yard. Enjoy all the wonderful shops, restraints, the rail trail and events in the Village of Millerton just by walking down the tree lined sidewalks to Main Street. $259,900

This is the view from a contemporary cottage on a 2 acre hillside. The setting is secluded with a open yard and protected by vast woodlands. Enjoy the open living area with cathedral ceilings, brick fireplace, an eat-in-kitchen, two bedrooms and full bath, all on one floor. $269,000

GALLATIN THE FORMER GALLATINVILLE HOTEL located in a quaint late 1700’s Hamlet, this is one of the original buildings associated with the Gallatinville stop, with several original buildings in the hamlet. This totally renovated/restored 3 bedroom 3 bath Colonial has a large country kitchen, dining area, a large living room & laundry on the first floor & a master bedroom suite, 2 full baths & 2 more bedrooms on the 2nd.

There is a private back yard patio/garden area with a perimeter privacy fence. Only 5 minutes to the Taconic State Parkway. $199,900

MILLERTON – Affordable home in great condition.

This well cared for home has a open, light feeling.

The seller has opened up the walls between the KitLR-DR. There is a newly added enclosed sun porch, two decks, a family room, and a jet tub in the master bath. Also, there is a two car garage. A low traffic area that’s great for children and taking long walks. Close to the Village of Millerton, the Harlem Valley Rail Trail and only 11 miles to the train Sta. Reduced $199,000

3 season escape awaits you to enjoy the fall foliage. There is a large living area, a good sized bedroom, and updated bath. The covered porch is large and overlooks the large yard and distant mountain views. 11 Miles to the Metro North Sta. 2 hrs to NYC & 1 Mile to the Village of Millerton. $99,000

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circa 1925 home and only a 3 minute walk to Main Street in the Village of Millerton. Full of charm and character, this home has a cheery kitchen, large living room w/fireplace, bath, a bedroom, hobby room and dining room on the first floor. On the 2nd floor there are 2 bedrooms, one has the original built- in dresser/bookcase & another has 2 separate closets & storage areas via attic access. Located in a quiet neighborhood & 11 miles to the Metro-North Train Sta. & walking distance the Rail Trail that’s great for walking, biking or to rollerblade. $209,000

AMENIA/WASSAIC – The site of a former grist mill, this eyebrow colonial has been home to generations of the seller’s family. With views of the distant hills, this 2.6 acre site offers an open yard, mowed trail through woods behind the home and the original water way (brook) for the mill. This charming early 1700’s home has many built in features such as dressers, draws, shelves, and storage nooks. There’s a good size dining room, kitchen with breakfast bar, cozy living room, knotty pine appointed sun porch, garage, basement and more. In addition to the house, there’s a separate modular home on the property that has been rented in the past for additional income. Not far from the Train Station and near the World Peace Sanctuary Park. $229, 000

MILLERTON’S OWN RENTAL AGENCY – We’re rental agents for Landlords and Tenants and currently have several rentals available in the area.

We also offer rental management and real estate concierge service.

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EXQUISITE MILLBROOK COLONIAL

COUNTRY FARMHOUSE Charming and comfortable early farmhouse on beautiful road in southern Columbia County.

Completely remodeled with light-filled gourmet kitchen, lovely wood floors and family room with stone fireplace. 98 acres of land with 20+ acres of fenced paddocks, stables, indoor and outdoor riding ring. Wonderful views of the Berkshires. Offered at $950,000.

REPRODUCTION GREEK REVIVAL Add your own finishing touches to this partially completed new construction, perfectly sited on 17+ acres with lovely views. Classic faรงade, spacious and light filled interior and wonderful covered porches. Beautiful design that captures the essence of historic architecture. Offered at $625,000

COUNTRY COLONIAL Four bedroom colonial on 5+ acres in the Town of Amenia. Minutes to train Station, 90 minutes to NYC. Built in 2001 with 2700 sq. ft., hardwood floors throughout and many amenities. Offered at $549,000.

CHARMING COUNTRY CAPE Well built home on almost two acres in the countryside. Ideal retreat for weekenders or full time residents. Four bedrooms with delightful feel inside and pretty views outside. Convenient to Village of Pine Plains and Village of Millerton. Offered at $439,000.

LOVELY CIRCA 1920 MILLBROOK COUNTRY HOUSE Circa 1920 home, well set back from the road, on nearly 2 acres, landscaped with towering maple trees and hedges. Nine foot high ceilings on the first floor, nice woodwork, hardwood floors throughout, 3 bedrooms, LR, DR, den, large kitchen. Large two-story barn. Offered at $329,000.

PRIVATE WOODED LOT IN CLINTON Lovely tract of woodland in quiet upscale neighborhood. Very private with a nice level house site. Driveway completed, house site already cleared and underground utilities installed.

Offered at $249,000.

Privately situated high on a knoll in the midst of 22.3 acres of woodland, meadow and lawn, this house enjoys a delightful western view of the Hudson Highlands and Catskill Mtns. Spacious living room with fireplace and banks of French doors, gourmet kitchen, elegant master bedroom suite on 1st floor, 3 guest bedrooms on 2nd floor and family room in lower level. Elegant Williamsburg garden pool and circa 1850 barn with office/apartment. Offered at $1,795,000.

Tremendous traditional colonial in Millbrook with grand style and elegance. Exceptional details and extra features such as 7 fireplaces, raised paneling, crown moldings, pocket doors, and leaded glass. 7 bedrooms, 5 full baths, library with wet bar, and 4 open porches. With a special use permit, zoning would allow a 20 room inn or 10 room bed & breakfast. Offered at $975,000.

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THIS CLASSIC 1840’s 4 BR, 3 BA farmhouse w/old moldings & WBF provides the feel of the old w/the convenience of today. Home features a large LR, FDR, family area w/fireplace & den w/fireplace, central AC & a new kitchen. Set on 24 acres w/beautiful views, rolling hills & a lovely in-ground pool. Includes a 3-car garage w/studio above.

RENOVATED 6 BR COUNTRY home on 17 acres with pastures, pond & barn. Open floor plan, gourmet kitchen. Many improvements & updates including mechanicals, wiring, plumbing, kitchen, bathrooms, siding, floors. Convenient location puts you close to all things great in the Hudson Valley. Great residence or investment property.

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HUDSON RIVER ESTATE. The Tea House at Ferncliff was built in 1948 by Vincent Astor & designed by David Pleydell Bouverie on the croquet court of John Jacob Astor. This charming residence constructed in 2008 surrounds the original Tea House & features 4 BR, 5 BA, 2 FP & an octagonal LR w/French doors & marble FP. On 32.38 acres w/2-car garage. Co-Exclusive.

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HUDSON RIVER & Catskill Mountain views. This wonderful vintage cottage has a uniqueness that sets it apart. The perfect weekend escape, this 4 BR home features a cozy FP, expansive sunroom & HWF throughout. Conveniently located to the Village of Rhinebeck and Amtrak.

AMENIA

$595,000 MILLBROOK

THIS 1810 FARMHOUSE sits privately down a long driveway & borders the Webatuck Creek. Charming early home w/WBF, 4 FP & covered porch, new kitchen & new bathrooms. Updated utilities, mostly new windows & radiant heat in the basement/FR. Surrounded by century old trees. Move-in condition.

Five minutes to Metro North.

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1800’S FARMHOUSE LOCATED on quiet lane features 23.92 acres, 3 BR, 2 BA, WBF throughout the house and hand hewn beams. Subdivided into 2 parcels: 5 acres with house, 18.92 acres for land. Has a heated pool and antique barn. Possible small horse property.

PRIVATE HILLTOP HOME on 5.5 acres overlooking the Berkshire Mountains. House offers 4 BR, 2.5 BA, LR w/gas FP, family room w/wood stove, country kitchen, deck & covered porch. Includes a detached workshop/garage, outdoor hot tub & central vacuum.

Convenient to the Villages of Pine Plains & Millerton.

$275,000 MILLBROOK

SIDE HALL Village Victorian set on a large lot in the Village of Millbrook. Currently a two family home, which could easily be converted back to a single family home. Home features fir floors, 4 BR & 2 BA. Includes a 2- car detached garage w/ loft for storage & a garden shed.

$365,000

CHARMING SOUTHERN STYLE 4BR, 3BA village home within walking distance to schools & shops. Currently set up as a 2 family w/a 2BR apartment upstairs. Features cherry floors, French doors, exposed beams, 2 new BA, a newly finished basement, 3 covered porches, 2 decks, a pool & two-car garage w/a fantastic loft.

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BEEKMAN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Glorious day will follow glorious day in this 3-bedroom, 2-bath log home featuring an open floorplan, exposed beams, 2 Vermont Castings woodstoves, central air, and back-up generator. 4.9 Acre setting on picturesque country lane adjoining 830-acre state forest. Relax on your own multi-level deck with hot tub. Only 90 minutes to NYC. $339,000. Call Karen Schwark 845-724-5769

PAWLING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; True country lane leads to 3-Bedroom, 2-bath, quality log home. 16.53 Private Acres. Cathedral ceilings. Pellet stove and woodstove for total or back-up heat. Rocking chair front porch. Live every day like you are in the Adirondacks, yet only minutes to Metro North and the Village of Pawling.

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EAST FISHKILL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Crescent Brook Farm. Professional Quality Horse Facility. 14-Stall T-Shaped barn with office and tack room. 125x185 Sand Ring. Home offers 3800 square feet with 7-Bedrooms and 4/5-baths, gourmet kitchen, 2 fireplaces, hardwood floors. Very close to the TSP. Offered at 1,400,000. Call Liz Hofweber (914) 760 9418.

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Tastefully renovated and sited on a hill with Hudson River and Catskill Mt. views. This spacious home features a wraparound porch, beamed ceilings, oversized windows, HW floors, gourmet kitchen, and sunroom with fireplace.

Garage/studio, salt water pool & stone summer kitchen.

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Established and prestigious builder to build this 4BR/3BA Contemporary Colonial home. Open floor plan w/skylights, first floor master suite w/vaulted ceilings, family room, stone fireplace, 2nd. floor laundry, screened porch in rear, open porch in front, plus so much more. Customize this lovely home yourself. Choice of lot.

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Custom built 4BR/3BA home on 5+ private acres in Clinton.

A sampling of features includes new appliances, wood stove w/ventilator system, WB floors, skylights, vaulted ceilings, & walk-in closets. Hike on the property to connecting trail system. A great weekend retreat or family home.

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$0/7&35&% #"3/ Unique Barrytown home on 5 private acres with open fields, mature trees, perennial gardens, and seasonal stream.

This light-filled house has 4-5 BR/3BA, open main floor w/ vaulted ceilings, wood floors, finished walk-out basement w/office, screened-in porch, decks & more. Close to Bard, Hudson River & Red Hook Village.

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BRAND NEW & PERFECT in every way, this 3 BR, 2 bath one story home has wood floors, incredible light, & high end amenities w/a cathedral great rm, granite K, MBR suite w/a tiled bath, CA, huge FR, 2 decks, & wonderful privacy near the TSP. $309,900.

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A NICE FAMILY HOME you can afford, this 4 BR, 2 bath Rhinebeck Contemporary is at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, has a MBR suite, a FPL, DR, FR, eat-in K, oak floors, cedar shakes outside, even a heated 2 car garage. $269,900.

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A QUIET LOCATION is the key to tranquil living & this 3 BR, 2 bath 1 story has just this spot & only 3 miles to Rhinebeck V. Two FPLs, DR, FR, MBR suite, porch, deck, & beautiful land on a cul-de-sac w/stone walls & breezes. $325,900.

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A LEGAL BUSINESS SPACE in the 3 story barn means you can have you office, studio, or store at home! How convenient! The 4 BR, 3 bath colonial w/2 FPLs, oak floors, & a MBR suite will make you comfortable & happy! $475,000.

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10 ACRES surrounds this stylish 4 BR, 2.5 bath one story giving privacy & incredible natural beauty. Inside is open & bright w/a cathedral great rm w/skylights & a FPL, there are oak floors, a MBR suite, & a cherry EIK, all for $295,000.

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4.9 ACRES ON A QUIET COUNTRY ROAD, this 3 BR, 2 bath one story home has oak floors, a FPL, large EIK, DR, plus there’s a 500 SF studio/guest room with 14 windows & cathedral ceilings. Red Hook Schools, reduced to $219,900.

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IF YOU NEED A LARGE HEATED GARAGE or a barn for your extra equipment or toys, this property is the answer. Lovely & immaculate 2600 SF Colonial w/a FPL & MBR suite, 20 x 50 barn, heated 4 car garage, pool & more! $339,900.

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IN A WONDERFUL NEIGHBORHOOD in Rhinebeck V, this 4 BR, 2.5 bath colonial, built in 2007, has wonderful spaces & light w/ a 21 x 23 MBR suite, a DR, FPL, CA, plus there a large deck & a fenced yard. Perfect for your family! $465,900.

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WHEN YOU PREFER OLD, you will want to find a classic home w/wonderful details & style that’s in great condition.This 3 BR, 2.5 bath Rhinebeck classic has it all w/great light & 1.4 acres in special village setting close to everything. $399,900.

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NOT HUGE, BUT REALLY NICE, this 2 BR, 1 bath home in Milan has almost an acre at the end of a dead-end road near the TSP, a LR w/brick FPL, a redone bath, DR, & a very nice kitchen. Freshly painted & priced to sell @ $149,900.

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ONE OF RHINEBECK EARLIEST HOMES, this 1946 SF tri-level Colonial, CIRCA 1805, has 2 FPLs, WB floors, divided light windows, period hardware & doors, plus there’s an early barn & a studio. 2 acres makes it perfect! $339,900.

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JUST REDUCED, this 10 room Rhinebeck V colonial, created in 2005, has a dramatic cherry K & breakfast rm, a DR, 12 x 24 FR w/skylights, plus beautiful wood floors, a huge deck, & a studio/home office, Priced to sell @ $449,900.

STORM KING GOLF CLUB CORNWALL, NEW YORK The Clubhouse at the “Strom King Golf Club”, one of America’s 100 oldest private golf clubs.

This two year old state-of-art building set in the majestic Hudson River Valley & surrounded by rolling hills in an Extraordinary natural landscape has a pub-like oak paneled grill room designed around a large 3 sided bar; large formal dining room with cathedral ceilings & fireplace, pro-shop, card room, large meeting room, his/her/locker rooms for 200. Oversized & full equipped kitchen-loaded!!! Seating for approx.130 inside and 35 outdoors. Golf club membership has monthly minium at restaurant.

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Rare opportunity to create a DESTINATION RESTAURANT in an upscale setting.

Easy accuse to 9w,PIP, Bear Mountain Bridge,& West Point.

$1,595,000 MLS #498487

SPECTACULAR LAKEFRONT HOME IN CORNWALL NY

On 1.3 acres this 1992 Colonial 5,100 sqft, 6 bedrooms 4.5 baths, views from every room, gourmet kitchen, 2 fireplaces, cathedral ceiling, hardwood floors...

This charming 1941 Center Hall Colonial with fifteen-point-one acres (15.1 acres) of Hudson River View with possible sub-division of several lots, The home has 3,317 sqft, 4 bedroom, 4.2 baths, formal dining room, den, office, guest bedroom with full bath, two working fireplaces, built-in book shelves, hard wood floors, two stair cases, detailed moldings, cedar siding, three car garage, gunite in-ground pool, blue stone patios, balcony off master suite, beautiful garden vistas and views of the Hudson River.

Very private home in the prestigious Hudson River town, in Balmville New York.

In-law suite or guest quarters, large deck area & pool with magnificent views of the lake…

Boat dock and so much more…

Is NOW being sold!

This is a great investment opportunity.

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Only 60 miles from New York City, and 15 minutes to Metro North.

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back porch The menu featured a wide array of local foods and ingredients…from Lenny B’s smoked

Our Not-So-Fat Green Wedding How we pulled it off in five weeks and on a budget with a lot of help from our friends.

trout (Bearsville) to grass-fed filet mignon from Fleisher’s Meats (Kingston) to pumpkin ravioli from La Bella Pasta (Kingston) to vegetables from local farms.

No sooner had we planned a traditional Irish cëilidh (basically a big party with Irish food, music and dancing) for the night before the wedding than our next-door neighbor Tripp Bassett generously offered us his place as the venue. The Bassett Barn, as we dubbed it, was Tripp’s labor of love over the last couple years. He had taken great pains to build an elegant yet rustic new structure while keeping the spirit of the old barn that had once stood on the property he bought just a few years ago. To Tripp’s credit, he did everything as sustainably as possible—from

BY Matt Garrison and Joanna Black Garrison; PHOTOgraphS BY Gina Kamburowski

water-efficient toilets to using energy-efficient SIPs (structural insulated panels) for the barn’s walls to

“Why don’t you just do it here?”

reclaiming as much of the wood from the old barn as possible. We had become good

Raymie suggested, right before he took the first

friends with Tripp over the past couple years as the barn was being built, and it was so cool

drag of his morning cigarette on a crisp Catskills

for us to be able to have the cëilidh there that Friday night.

morning over Labor Day weekend. Raymie was

The week leading up to the wedding, our neighbors simply overwhelmed us with their

one of three good friends gathered on the back

generosity. They offered up hydrangeas, tall grasses, wild berries, crabapples, and a variety

deck of our home in the High Woods section

of other plants and flowers—all of which looked stunning when assembled in the dinner

of Saugerties. After considering several wedding

tent that Saturday. Not to mention that they looked incredible in the bridal bouquet and

venues (both local and not-so-local), Raymie,

boutonnieres made by—you guessed it, family members! Neighbors also brought over

Michael, and Gina convinced us that there’s

firewood for the Saturday night bonfire, stacks of straw for decorations, and many other

really no place like home. Knowing we were on

little things too numerous to mention but so meaningful to us.

a shoestring budget, they each volunteered their time and talents.

And so many of our friends and family worked their fingers to the bone—whether it was scribing the dinner-table name cards with artful calligraphy, making flower

It was an amazing and beautiful thing to see.

arrangements for the dinner tables, decorating the tent with fabrics and foliage, chopping

Within a half hour, the large wood table on

bags upon bags of vegetables for

our back deck looked like Mission Control at

Irish stew served at the cëilidh,

NASA. Each of our friends had set up their own

deboning trout for the salad, or

“wedding station,” with an array of iPhones,

running errands all over Kingston,

laptops, and papers sprawled out everywhere.

Saugerties, and Woodstock. It’s

Five weeks later we hosted a wedding at our home with 60 guests. We did it as green and local as possible, and at a fraction of the price of a traditional wedding.

The outpouring of volunteered time and talent from our three friends visiting for Labor Day—they did all our invitations, photography, and much of the wedding planning—was just the start. More than two dozen other people—friends, family members, neighbors—

so touching thinking back on all the time and hard work everyone put in to help make it such an incredible weekend for us.

We’ve both been to our fair

all enthusiastically contributed to making our wedding a very special and memorable

share of weddings—enough of

occasion. It also wouldn’t have been the same without an impressive array of talented

them to know how expensive, stressful, and wasteful they can be. Amazingly, we managed

Hudson Valley merchants.

to avoid those pitfalls with a lot of help from friends and family, careful and creative

Saugerties-based private chef Jodi Cummings sat down with us four weeks before the big day. We told her that food was one of the most important elements of our wedding. As a

budgeting, local resources, and a green conscience. To do that, we learned, it really does take a village...

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veteran of the restaurant industry, Culinary Institute graduate, and a slow-food practitioner, Jodi got it right away. By the end of our meeting, she was finishing our sentences. And she

Matt Garrison works as a Director in Product Strategy at UBS Financial Services, where

listened to what we wanted as far as the menu. A local private chef who is both talented and

his responsibilities include sustainable investments. Joanna Black Garrison runs New York-

accommodating, shares our values, and is willing to work within our budget? Sold.

based sustainability consulting and marketing firm G-Squared Group.

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Solid brick ranch on 3.9 acres (2 deeds!) offers a super versatile floor plan. There’s room for everyone in this 5 bedroom, 3 full bath home perfect for extended family use. There are beautiful HW floors thruout, 21’ LR w/brick fireplace, NEW appliances in the EI kitchen, NEW baths, freshly painted, PLUS huge screened porch. Full quality renovation & ready for MOVE IN & SPREAD OUT! Extra lot is $349,000 engineered and BOH approved.

Call Mary Ellen Flemming, Lic. Assoc. RE Bkr., 845-399-5762

STORYBOOK STONE

Perfectly enchanting early stone farmhouse nestled privately on over 3 acres. Abundant original historic charm & detail intact - wide board floors, deep hewn beams, Dutch doors, stone hearth w/woodstove.

Two bedrooms, 2 full baths, handsome, classic red barn plus add’l outbuildings w/studio potential. New energy efficient heating system & cozy fire pit for cool weather gatherings. RARE FIND! $230,000 Call Sue Kayarannides, Lic. Assoc. RE Bkr., 845-532-1073

SOHO STYLE

Enjoy New York City style loft living in a fine Kingston location for a fraction of the price! Smart & stylish condo renovation in historic brick school house features gorgeous exposed brick walls, high 14’ ceilings, spacious open floor plan, 20’ living room, granite countered kitchen w/SS appliances, 2 BRS + den/office, 2 full baths, gorgeous bamboo floors throughout, central AC. Walk to vibrant waterfront district shops & nightlife. MUST SEE! $298,800 Call Harris Safier, Lic. RE Bkr., 914-388-3351 www.realestateshows.com/531194

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Designer’s own custom copper roofed country retreat in AAA Woodstock location offers 3000+ SF of casual elegance. This passive solar GREEN built gem features radiant heated limestone & maple floors, hand plastered walls, 2 impressive fieldstone fireplaces, Italian quartz soaking tub, 3 bedrooms, sumptuous artisanal finishes abound. Gorgeous $925,000 established gardens frame it all. TRULY SINGULAR! Call Julie Nicholls, Lic. Assoc. RE Bkr., 845-594-2119 www.realestateshows.com/528308

Delightful stick built contemporary style farmhouse (2003) offers a modern open floor plan featuring LR w/elegant mantled fireplace, country size kitchen w/handy island, dining space, family/media room, recently refinished HW floors, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, full bsmt, central AC, classic “rocking chair” porch & deck too. Full walk-out basement can expand the living space. Lovely 12+ NEW PALTZ country acres. $329,000 Call Sue Karayannides, Lic. Assoc. RE Bkr., 845-532-1073 www.realestateshows.com/504109

HISTORIC FARMSTEAD

Your country dreams come true! Nestled on 11+ pastoral acres of rolling meadows & woods, classic & pure 2 story farmhouse c.1860 offers 3 BRs, 2 full baths, LR w/handsome stone fireplace, country EI kitchen, dining room, HW & wide board floors, beamed ceilings, screened & open porches, PLUS magnificent refurbished BARN circa 1903 with electric and prime space for artist or workshop. Additional outbuildings and small STUDIO, too! Authentic country charm here. $425,000 www.realestateshows.com/523554

Classic clapboard farmhouse design nestled on 1.9 Stone Ridge acres just minutes to historic hamlet, crisp sunwashed interior offers wide board floors, LR with cozy fireplace, designer gourmet kitchen with granite counters & slate floor, skylit main floor BR + 2 more upstairs, 2 full baths, full bsmt., breezy screened porch for warm weather dining, sweet studio/ garden shed & serene distant Shawangunk views. PURE COUNTRY. $379,000 Call Julie Nicholls, Lic. Assoc. RE Bkr., 845-594-2119

Singular and historic country French style estate perfectly private on 14 acres just minutes to town, smartly restored with newly plastered walls, carefully refinished floors, 4 NEW baths, truly deluxe custom gourmet kitchen, grand foyer with Italian limestone, 4 fireplaces, 4 BRs, formal DR, library/den, stunning 3 season solarium, gorgeous pastoral landscape & gardens. Superb quality & finishes throughout. VERY RARE FIND! $1,475,000 Call Harris Safier, Lic. RE Bkr., 914-388-3351

LUXURY LOG

Rustic charm abounds in this “like-new” (2005) luxury LOG home perfectly sited on 2.8 PRIVATE acres with no houses in sight! Superb open plan with soaring beamed cathedral ceiling, wide board & ceramic floors, impressive stacked stone hearth, main level MBR suite + 2 BRs and super 13x16 loft space up (think den/ library or office!), 2.5 baths, quality kitchen with honed granite counters, full walk-out basement can expand the living space. Covered “rocking chair” porch too! NICE! www.realestateshows.com/508424 $389,000

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