Shadow Ridge A-Frame: Wurtsboro, NY

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About The Property

A long winding driveway leads down into a wide clearing, dominated by a striking black A-frame. The architecture is dramatic: a steep, sharp-edged roofline fronted by a lush swath of level lawn and a large pond extending to the treeline.

The mudroom features great-looking herringbone brick underfoot, the perfect flooring for being forgiving of muddy boots, wet coats and wet dogs. This is where the heat pump washer/dryer combo lives as well.

A wide hall provides a gracious welcome, with 3 pretty bedrooms along the rear wall. Turning into the Great Room, the full impact of the “A” creates an exciting space within the open plan room. A lounge at the front, with three windows and sliding glass doors lures you to settle in, whether it’s for the toasty pellet stove during colder months, or to gaze out at the bluestone patio and the pond beyond. The pond’s dock is straight ahead, down the broad lawn that runs to the water, and it’s a perfectly sited focal point from the house.

The sleek galley kitchen has black cabinetry, butcher block counters and a farmhouse sink, and the dining table seats a crowd.

Next door is the living room, with built-in recesses creating interest, a reading nook and a picture window looking out at the natural surroundings. A pull-down screen is ready for a projector, so a movie night needs no other setup.

Rounding out the ground floor is an updated full bath with a tiled shower and matte black fixtures, as well as the sizable mechanicals room which also offers valuable storage space.

The entire second floor belongs to the primary suite. Substantial windows create a bright, attractive bedroom, while the full bathroom features double sinks, an elegant soaking tub and a tiled shower. The loft looks down over the great room and is an ideal home office.

Outside, the lawn is large enough for games, a picnic or a long, lazy afternoon. A fire pit ringed with stone sits at its center, with Adirondack chairs pulled up close. The owners have relished their time swimming out to the float and relaxing under the sun. After dark, the magic of a Catskills evening under the stars is just the beginning of the satisfying Upstate lifestyle that comes with the A Frame.

Under 15 minutes from the house, explore The Bashakill, the largest freshwater wetland in southeastern New York, which offers trails, paddling access points, birding hotspots and events. And you’ll definitely want to check out Bashakill Vineyards, a popular destination for an afternoon of wine and good eats.

*The pond is about 6-7 feet deep. They typically see an algae bloom in mid/late summer and it usually dies off around mid-October as the water temperature drops. This summer's heat appeared to have a bigger effect on the algae than usual.