3778 State Route 82, ANCRAMDALE, NY 12503

An artist's delight, a gardener's dream and a naturalist's paradise. A thoughtfully designed and exceptionally well-built home set on 78 acres of woodlands and farmland with agricultural exemptions in place. This 4,250 SF architect designed home features multiple structures centered around a landscaped courtyard. Connected to the main home, by way of a covered portico, is a private guest suite with a ''one of a kind'' Mahogany clad full bath. Just beyond, but still part of the courtyard is a spacious artist studio, flooded with natural light, polished concrete floor and studio sink. The interior of the main home has a seamless connection to the lush gardens and long-distance pastoral views, from virtually every room and provides total first floor accessibility. The architecturally designed carport is centered at the main entrance to the home and framed by the gardens beyond. The brick tiled entrance space is clean but functional and connects up with the open plan dining, kitchen and stairway to the second floor. These rooms have unobstructed long-distance views to the east and a screened in porch for dining watching the morning sunrise, runs the entire length of the dining room and kitchen with multiple access points. Just off the dining room is the library with wall-to-wall bookshelves and access into the landscaped courtyard. The great room/living room has a vaulted ceiling and floor to ceiling brick fireplace. The room, because of the wall of windows gives the sense of being in a lush greenhouse. The primary suite completes the first floor and sits on the edge of the courtyard with woodlands beyond. The second level boasts a spacious loft gathering space with a second bedroom and full bath. The walkout basement is dry with high ceilings and can be finished for additional living space. Special to this lower level is a space with French doors exiting to an exterior garden. Plumbing is at the ready, so converting to a third en-suite bedroom would not be too difficult.. Noting that the plantings and gardens are the focus surrounding the home, a naturally placed in-ground pool is tucked up a gentle rise and dappled in a mix of sun and shade. While there are agricultural easements in place, the possibility of subdividing a portion at the top of the property, for a separate second homesite, would offer amazing views west to the Catskill Mountains. A true country setting while close to Hudson, Copake and Millbrook. Please do not access property unaccompanied by listing agent.