Highwoods: Eldred, NY

About The Property

If your idea of an upstate house is a little more forest and a little less lawn, Highwoods may just be the retreat for you. An architect-designed and custom built in 2005 home, Highwoods is a turnkey, 3 bed 2 bath home set on nearly 3 private acres with deeded lake rights to pristine Washington Lake.

A circular driveway drops you off at the dramatic entrance - the distinct stone “porthole” set among the cedar-shake sided home sets the tone for a design forward house. Built in to the side of a hill - you enter the home via the upper level. Soaring ceilings, skylights, and grand picture windows immediately catch your eye. A true entry foyer with built in bench, picture window, and coat closet - you can tell this house isn’t cookiecutter from the start.

The upper level of the home has the three bedrooms and large, shared full bathroom. A large primary with vaulted ceilings, multiple window exposures, and a generous closet feels like a real space to unwind. A white-tiled and sunny bathroom with soaking tub sit next door. Across the balcony to the other side of the upstairs, there are two smaller bedrooms - both cozy and comfortable.

Down the stairs, the lower level living space is built for year-round hangs and entertaining. Centered around a double-sided gas fireplace with dramatic stone chimney from floor to ceiling, the sightlines and angles are dramatic and fun. This is a space that will be a delight to furnish to your taste. To your left, a true dining room (with one of a few Herman Miller pendants) is ready for lingering dinner parties and holiday feasts - especially with the fireplace keeping everyone cozy. To the other side, you’ll find a large, eat-in kitchen with plenty of storage for all your utensils and gadgets. There’s both a breakfast bar as well as a kitchen table - definitely a space you can imagine lazy sunday mornings.

With the interiors as interesting as they are, it’s easy to forget that one of the best features of the home is what sits outside. Highwoods sits on the side of a forested hill, and because of that, it feels as though you are floating in the trees. The dappled light plays all through the house, and with windows open, you might believe you are communing directly with the birds outside. A massive wraparound deck allows for significant time spent outside enjoying the woods. Who needs to leave the house to forest bathe? A detached two car garage can store all the needed lake toys and gardening equipment to maintain the impeccably landscaped property.

Highwoods is part of the Washington Lake HOA ($675 annual dues). This gives the homeowner deeded access to Washington Lake with the public access just a minute or so down the road. Washington Lake is a glacial lake that features fantastic fishing, boating, and clear water for swimming. The HOA does prohibit short-term rental so this home is not meant for someone looking for STR investment upside.

Just a few minutes from Eldred and Barryville, access to civilization abounds despite the feeling of living in the woods. Narrowsburg is only 20 minutes away with its delightful Main St. Highwoods is well set for easy enjoyment. A design-forward home with lake access and within shouting distance of some of Sullivan County’s most desirable towns - this is a good one. Come take a look!