30 Birch Knoll Ln, Olive, NY 12461

This delightful, 3-bedroom country cape set on 3 acres offers the best of all worlds: privacy, beauty, and proximity to the amenity-rich towns of Kingston, Woodstock, and Stone Ridge. Surrounded by bluestone terraces and cultivated gardens, this light-filled home features an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and a bluestone fireplace. Pine floors have recently been refinished. The kitchen is outfitted with a 6-burner Viking stove with pot filler, a professional hood, 2 dishwashers for easy clean-up, and a pantry. Plenty of counter space is useful for everyday meal prep as well as entertaining. The main-floor master suite includes a large bath, impressive walk-in shower, and sliding-glass doors that lead to a private deck and outdoor shower. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms, a full bath, and a charming nook (with bookshelves) that overlooks the main floor. A partially finished full basement can be used as a family entertainment area, home office, or both. Here you'll also find an abundance of storage space. Outside, deer fencing protects raised beds of organic blueberries and blackberries plus apple, peach, and plum trees. Imagine bringing family or friends outside from the house onto the bluestone terraces to revel in the gorgeous surroundings, then travel down a path to sit around the fire pit to chat and relax. Near the main house is a small studio with electric and a pellet stove. (This may be the perfect spot for writing, art making, yoga, or working from home.) A giant treehouse overlooks the house and gardens. This magical property is less than 2 hours by car from the George Washington Bridge and a short drive to the magnificent Ashokan Reservoir with its views of the Catskill Mountains and many trails for hiking and biking. Entertainment and shopping can be found in Kingston (23 miles), Woodstock (17 miles), and Stone Ridge (10 miles).