20 Deseo Dr, Olive, NY 12481

FIRST TIME ON MARKET! This Arts & Crafts beauty was designed by a NYC professional couple who sought an upstate base for their successful work in culinary arts, food preparation, recipe testing, food blogging and, of course, entertaining. In keeping with the Arts and Crafts style of the early 20th century, there exists a simplicity and spiritual connection to the natural environment. The standout kitchen has it all. Designed by the owners as a teaching kitchen, the central island has 4 pull-out, butcher block work stations. All counters are Italian Carrera marble with cherry cabinets. The appliances are professional quality Viking, including 2 industrial ranges with custom hood and 10 burners. Additionally, there is an indoor wood fired pizza oven, 2 dishwashers and a walk-in pantry. Perfect flow exists from kitchen to dining room with Italian tile floors and French doors leading onto the spacious deck for al fresco dining and entertaining. Two steps bring you to the beamed ceiling living room featuring a native stone fireplace with raised hearth and bluestone mantel. Sliding, mullioned doors lead to the sizable screened porch and bluestone patio. The private first floor master suite has a separate, well lit dressing room and a large, tiled bath with Jacuzzi tub and walk in shower. This Master suite brings the outdoors inside with its wall of windows facing the private backyard. All is completed by the inset propane fireplace for those chilly nights. The Entry hall staircase leads to a large open loft with a fully tiled bath. This area is currently used as a very large guest room and writers office. NOTE: Originally, the septic was made to accommodate 4 bedrms, allowing the 2nd level to easily be divided into additional spaces. No detail was overlooked in the design of this one-owner home; from the period style lighting fixtures, Catskills hemlock siding, stone pillars and beveled glass front door to the distressed Black Walnut floors. The full, dry basement is vast and currently configured as an gym area with a large window and a view to the woods in back. There is also a work space, laundry area, storage and an additional freezer and refrigerator. The private 3+ acres are bordered by the Butternut Creek on one side and a large open, level yard to the front of the house. Think of catering events under the big tent! The landscaping surrounding the home is simple yet beautiful with a stone path winding its way to the Creekside firepit. The property is private yet convenient to the NYS Thruway and minutes to Phoenicia and Woodstock.