A Catskill Premier Property:
This lovely FARMHOUSE was built circa 1824, it's classic clapboard exterior, BOLD AND SIMPLE LINES are reminiscent of the Greek revival influences of the time. Constructed with a down-to-earth artistry, many of the ORIGIANL DETAILS remain in tack. Oak flooring downstairs, wide plank pine floors upstairs, rough hand-hewn beams and original BLACK CHERRY CLAPBOARD siding add to the authentic nature of this property. With 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a large eat-in kitchen, a living room and library there is plenty of room for modern living. A recent mudroom conversion adds to its functionality and usable space.
While you may want to put your mark on this home, it has UPDATED ELECTRIC, a boiler installed in 2000, a new water heater in 2000, insulated windows in 2006 and a 30 year roof in 2000. As much of the infrastructure has been updated, it still retains a comfortable farmhouse feel that beckons to a by-gone era.
Located on 77+/- OPEN & WOODED ACRES there is plenty of room to spread out. Views from various vantage points give this property a real sense of time and space. A LARGE SPRING FED SWIMMING POND two STREAMS, beautiful lichen covered STONE WALLS, and lovely old lilac trees add to the dimension and desirability of this property. Several outbuildings are awaiting a re-imagined use for an artist, collector, recreational storage or whatever you can envision.
This property has been photographed by notable contemporary artists and has been the site of several independent films (including recently released Another Earth http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/another-earth/trailer) , various fashion shoots and a couple of weddings. Located on a country road in Bovina, the location adds to the romance of the property. Close to the historic villages of Bovina and Andes.
For additional information about this unique listing or any of our other listings please contact Jeffrey Ashton at 607 746 7400 ext 12 or jashton@timberlandproperties.net ****
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