Secluded amid century-old trees, lush lawns and perennial gardens and up a winding driveway, this alluring 18th century home and property has been entirely renovated and expanded upon to meet the most discerning buyer's taste. Perched high above the road, the home has easy access to the Bangall hamlet and nearby villages of Millbrook, Rhinebeck and Pine Plains. This veritable Eden has been carefully landscaped to highlight its verdant setting. All in all, a most private site bordered by beautiful stone walls. With large bluestone steps leading to the gracious, colonial-era entry with a covered porch, the home's many historical interior details have been carefully preserved, from original banister staircases to working fireplaces. In sum, refreshed, yet old architectural fine points comfortably meld with its classic, contemporary upgrades. This home boasts every modern, luxury convenience throughout. Just off the foyer, there is a cozy sitting room with fireplace dating to the original home on one side, and, on the other side, the enormous living room with stunning French doors opening to a landscaped patio. From the living room, there is access to the formal dining room, then on to a lovely, light-filled sunroom with two sets of French doors leading to a spacious stone terrace. The tasteful, fully renovated kitchen is a chef's delight, featuring a large butler's pantry and the finest, high-end appliances. This floor also features two guest bedrooms with adjacent large bathroom with claw-foot tub and standing shower, a double-height library, with generous custom-built shelving. There is also a powder room on this floor. Upstairs, there is a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, which features a screened-in porch framed beautifully by French doors offering a gorgeous vista. There is also a second en-suite bedroom. On the ground-level bottom floor, there is a laundry room, tons of extra storage, and easy access to the mechanicals. The home also has a generator. Back outside and just steps away from the house and its curated garden areas, including an outdoor Zen/meditation corner, there is a beautiful full-size, in-ground pool, which is framed by an outsized blue-stone terrace and surrounded by a gorgeous stone wall and white cedar fencing. There is also a large, 24 ft x 24 ft garage and a separate woodshed. This home is in pristine, move-in condition! 24 hour notice required for accompanied showings.
