Clearwater Cottage: Livingston Manor, NY

About The Property

Clearwater Cottage is a picture-perfect prairie dormer cottage, set on just over five acres and offering really wonderful seclusion. Its new owners will have sought-after lake rights to the crystal clear, spring-fed water of private Sand Pond Lake. This home was built in 2018 with high quality materials and attention to detail. The owners have made numerous desirable upgrades to the standard Catskills Farm design, creating a super comfortable and aesthetically pleasing dwelling. Throughout the home, warm wide plank flooring, tall windows, and soothing white walls and shiplap planks make a magical combination.

Tucked away down a graveled and private country road, Clearwater Cottage is surrounded by picturesque woodlands ensuring the peace, quiet and privacy. A wide covered front porch entices you to grab a rocking chair and slow your pace while a cheerful red door invites you to come on in. Note the metal roof over the porch that is both eye-catching and practical due to its durability.

Entering the home, you’ll find a light-filled and airy open concept space while, at the same time, just a touch of room separation. To your immediate left, is a sunny and modern chef’s kitchen, complete with a high-end Jenn-Air stove, Caesarstone quartz countertops, farmhouse sink, and stainless steel appliances. The counter, with rustic barnwood accents, includes seating, and a pantry closet is at arm’s reach. Opposite the kitchen is a living area, made extra cozy by a lovely stone hearth. Toward the back of the house is a dining area, brightly lit by several windows and a sliding glass door to the back deck. Take advantage of this easy access to the outdoors, part of which is screened in, to enjoy al fresco dining. A Napoleon grill is hooked up to the house propane supply line, making outdoor food prep a breeze. A naturally lit and elegant powder room, with marble countertop and classic black and white tile, completes the main level.

Two gorgeous wood staircases with cool tension cable “rails” and wide steps add visual appeal to the main floor; one leads to a bedroom suite upstairs and one to a finished basement downstairs. Ascending, you’ll find a large landing and two good-sized bedrooms with spacious closets. The rustic black metal door latches are a nice touch. There’s also another standout bathroom, this one full, with a walk-in glass-doored shower featuring nature-inspired wood-look tile and a pebbled shower floor, which complement the view from several windows.

The finished basement wasn’t merely an afterthought but a continuation of the impeccable construction of the levels upstairs. Here you find a family room, ideal for catching up on TV series or playing games, as well as the third bedroom. The owners are in the process of installing a barn door to separate the family room from the bedroom, bathroom and closet. The luxurious full bathroom with an extra large tub has lovely marble shower tiles. From the bedroom, you have access to the area under the back deck through a sliding glass door. Down here, the washer and dryer are also tucked away in a closet, and there’s a large utility sink, great for clean-up tasks or dirty dogs!

Outside the residence, you have large expanses of lawn, perfect for yard games; the current owners have also established and marked a wonderful walking trail just off the edge of the property. Enjoy gathering with family and friends at the lake, to swim or boat, or lingering with them at the fire pit late into the summer nights, under a blanket of stars. The private access to the lake, which is shared with 3-4 other properties, is just a 15-minute walk away.

This cottage is also only a 5 minute drive outside of bustling downtown Livingston Manor, one of the quickest growing spots in the Catskills with its local food markets, restaurants, cultural outlets and shops. Be sure to check out Catskill Art Society, Sunshine Colony, Long Weekend, and The Walk In on your next visit to this area! And consider the ever-popular, The Arnold House, as your neighborhood tavern - just a 10-minute stroll away.