Brookside Farmhouse: Roscoe, NY

About The Property

To hear the owner of Brookside Farmhouse talk about the magical day she first set foot on the property, is to wish for every home buyer that sense that they had found “the one”, their safe haven, their place of peace. And I have every confidence that simply standing on the deck outside the kitchen and looking down the sweeping lawn and over the picturesque pond will similarly cast its spell on the next lucky owners.

This 1880s home is just perfectly set at the top of a rise on the nearly five acres. And though the road is near enough, it’s a sleepy and really lovely country road, with the occasional farm and some terrific views. Parking is around the back and the full orientation of the home, its deck and covered front porch, is over the graciously rolling grounds..

The side door is where you’d be most likely to enter, and that’s handy because a laundry / mud room is right there, and you can store all your gear in one spot, away from the living area. The kitchen follows, with the four paneled glass sliding door being an inspired choice for providing natural light, and of course for experiencing the views out front while cooking away. There is a large island and a lot of storage space, as well as a small wood stove for that extra cozy vibe.

The large living room has an appealing alcove to the right, which is perfect for a desk and a home office set up. There is a first floor bedroom just off the living room, and a full bathroom with tub/shower. Moving on to the separate dining room, you’ll pass between the front door and the stairs along the way. Rounding out the ground floor is a TV room, or reading room, semi open to the dining room.

The final three bedrooms are upstairs, one of which more comfortably accommodates a twin bed, but which currently serves as a luxurious walk-in closet. The master is very spacious, and there is a full bathroom with tub/shower on this level.

A sweet shed is off to the side, so you’ll have a spot for your gardening or athletic equipment.

Brookside Farmhouse is 5 minutes to Roscoe, 15 minutes to Jeffersonville and Callicoon, and 20 minutes to Livingston Manor.