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Jennifer Grimes
NYS Licensed Broker/Owner
While sitting at my desk in New York, selling mortgage-backed securities at Credit Suisse, I’d surf the internet dreaming of fishing the hallowed trout rivers of The Catskills. Then one day a little red cottage on the Neversink River popped up on my screen, and the rest is history. I battled Friday night traffic in summer, and lived the weekender routine for a few years before giving-in and becoming a full-timer.
Now I delight in finding like-minded folks who treasure peace and quiet, and value the powerful pleasures of country life, and look to find their dream spot here in Upstate New York.
In 2007 I founded Red Cottage Inc. and developed that business into the leading curated vacation rentals company in The Catskills and Hudson Valley, eventually selling it in 2022. That makes Country House Realty uniquely qualified to help its buyer clients find the right property should renting be part of the plan.
There’s a full-blown Renaissance taking place up here, with new businesses, shops and events creating a stronger sense of community. And there is tremendous diversity, from the buzz of gentrified Woodstock, to the rolling bucolic hills west of the Catskill Mountains, and of course those famous fly fishing areas around Roscoe and Livingston Manor, to the skiing hubs of Hunter, Windham and Belleayre.
In recent years I’ve brought on a wonderful crew of agents who share the same dedication to customer service and straight-dealing. So our goal is to listen to your priorities and help you cut through all those listings to focus on just the ones that are worth your valuable time. We won’t just steer you toward our own listings or even the firm’s listings, but will work to find the house you’re looking for, with the knowledge to guide you about the market and the nuances of this special, spectacular area.
Some examples of my listings include: Banyan Hill (North Branch), Long Meadow (Long Eddy), Sunnyside Farm (Roscoe), Odell Farmhouse (Bethel), Wisteria Farm (Youngsville), Slipknot (Barryville), Ferrymaster’s House (Boiceville), Bully Hill Hideaway (North Branch).