Rivertown Farmhouse: Eldred, NY

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About The Property

Everything about this house is picture perfect (and much of the furniture is negotiable, so you really can live the dream). The house is privately set down a not-too-long driveway, and reveals itself in its cedar shingled splendor, with stone chimney and simple design like a fairytale cottage. The open plan layout kicks off with a stone fireplace as a focal point for the lounge area, and then wows you in the kitchen with its rustic / modern farmhouse vibe combo. White shiplap walls and white open shelves are the perfect foil for red quartz countertops with a dash of sparkle. The kitchen then opens onto a sizable screen porch, with seating area and dining spot overlooking the backyard.

There are 2 bright bedrooms on the ground floor and a wonderful tiled bathroom with soaking tub/shower.

The upstairs has evolved since the house was built in 2010. It had been a large open loft, but is now functionally a dreamy master suite with second lounge. The owners use the open space as another gathering area where they keep their record collection and have a kind of music room.. Walls now enclose the bedroom, although a fun hatch looks down at the living room. And on the other side of the lounge is another sleek bathroom featuring a tiled shower with built-in seat (and window!).

A large deck in the private backyard is perfect for your lounges, and there is a separate hot tub. A substantial buffer of trees surrounds the yard, and the adjacent property to the rear is over 700 acres of New York State conservation land, and a cute white picket fence means Spot can frolic off-leash. There is a whole house generator, which may not seem like a big deal until you understand how power outages impact heat and water (hint: there is none). There are mini-splits for a/c (although the owners have said they almost never feel the need to use them) and Nest thermostat so you can arrive to a toasty house.. The house is long on style, but low on maintenance, with the bells and whistles that make it a great place for entertaining or enjoying the tranquility of The Catskills.

Five minutes to the Delaware River, market and weekly Barryville Farmers’ Market. 30 minutes to restaurants and shops in Narrowsburg and Milford, PA. 20 minute drive to the commuter train to NYC in Port Jervis. Taxi service available.