139 Walnut Dr, Pawling, NY 12564

Secluded but not isolated, this fabulous 1.9 acre 2 bdm/2 bath + library/den,four season one-level country home is a perfect full-time residence or weekend getaway. Five miles from Pawling Village/Metro North, in a private community with deeded lake for swimming or row-boating is reminiscent of On Golden Pond. Area surrounded by protected West Mountain State Forest. Hundred years' old stone wall guides you to this double barn-like home with a semi-circular driveway. A impressive stone fireplace anchors a great room with exposed beams, 12' vaulted ceilings and an open kitchen with yards of cabinets surrounded by energy-efficient windows. Breakfast bar, kitchen peninsula and French tile backsplash. Interior heated storage loft. Hardwood floors throughout the home. Bring the outside in with a new wraparound 576 sq. foot deck/carport, overlooking terraced gardens of daylilies, abundant daffodils & perennials. Your own babbling recirculating water feature sounds like a naturally flowing stream. Walk past the guest bedroom, full bath and den through the heated interior breezeway and into a luxury master suite with a 3-sided fireplace, twin master closets under the 14' beamed-vaulted ceiling. French doors lead to a flagstone patio. The windowed en-suite bath has dual sinks, a roomy, windowed steam shower and pocket door adding extra privacy to the W.C. Historic stained glass adds a special touch to the twin clerestory windows when sunlight sparkles through. Extra-wide doors, sinks and showers adaptable to accommodate all abilities.