Willow Pond Retreat — 12 Acres of Serenity and Soul
Welcome to Willow Pond Retreat, a soulful, private 12-acre country sanctuary where life is meant to be lived, not merely observed.
Here, whispering willows frame a tranquil pond, daffodils bloom in abundance, and meandering garden paths invite you to wander among mature trees and timeless beauty.
The four bedroom, four bath main home exudes warmth and character — with three fireplaces that beckon in every season and a sunlit kitchen that opens to nature's ever-changing landscape. An in-ground pool, newly lined in deep navy and surrounded by lush, established gardens, creates a resort-like oasis for long, languid summer days.
Thoughtfully as well as privately connected to the main residence, a self-contained apartment offers versatility for guests, extended family, or inspired use as a studio or retreat. A spacious workshop/studio outbuilding extends the creative potential — ideal for artisans, makers, or those seeking meaningful workspace. Even the charming chicken coop adds a touch of pastoral whimsy to this self-sustaining haven.
Private, romantic, and deeply functional, Willow Pond Retreat is both a home and a way of life — a place where beauty feels effortless and every element has soul.
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$790,000
40 Engel Road, Old Chatham, NY 12136
4beds
2,400sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1984
11.3 Acres Lot
$790,300 Zestimate®
$329/sqft
$5,166 Estimated rent
Home value
$790,300
$703,000 - $885,000
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Three fireplacesTranquil pondTimeless beautyWarmth and characterMature treesResort-like oasisSunlit kitchen
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Listed by:
Nancy Felcetto 917-626-6755,
Brown Harris Stevens Hudson
Bought with:
Richard Byrne, 10401324755
Four Seasons Sotheby's Int.
Source: HVCRMLS,MLS#: 20255580
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
Basement
- Level: Basement
Den
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: Second
Living room
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: First
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Oil, Wood, Wood Stove, Zoned
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Washer/Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Built-In Gas Oven, Built-In Electric Range
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: Sliding Doors, Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Basement: Concrete,Daylight,Exterior Entry,Full,Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Bedroom, Den, Fire Pit, Living Room, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,400
- Total interior livable area: 2,400 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,800
- Finished area below ground: 800
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Awning(s), Courtyard, Fire Pit, Garden, Lighting, Outdoor Shower, Paved Walkway, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Other
- Pool features: In Ground, Liner, Pool Cover
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Forest, Garden, Pasture, Pond, Pool, Rural, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond
- Waterfront features: Pond
- Body of water: Willow Hill Pond
Lot
- Size: 11.3 Acres
- Features: Pond on Lot, Garden, Landscaped, Level, Many Trees, Meadow, Pasture, Private, Rolling Slope, Secluded, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Covered Arena, Poultry Coop, Workshop
- Parcel number: 26.143.200
- Zoning: Rural Residenti
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Asphalt, Board & Batten Siding
- Foundation: Combination, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Water Connected, Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Old Chatham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $329/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $590,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,560
- Date on market: 11/8/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2026 | Sold | $790,000+0.6%$329/sqft |
Source:  HVCRMLS #20255580 Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2026 | Pending sale | $785,000$327/sqft |
Source: HVCRMLS #20255580 Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2025 | Contingent | $785,000$327/sqft |
Source: HVCRMLS #20255580 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $785,000+175.4%$327/sqft |
Source: HVCRMLS #20255580 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2014 | Sold | $285,000$119/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2014 | Listing removed | $285,000$119/sqft |
Source: Beach & Bartolo Realtors, Inc #96683 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2014 | Price change | $285,000-18.3%$119/sqft |
Source: Beach & Bartolo Realtors, Inc #96683 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2013 | Price change | $349,000-10.3%$145/sqft |
Source: Preferred Country Properties #90170 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2013 | Price change | $389,000-7.2%$162/sqft |
Source: Preferred Country Properties #90170 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2013 | Listed for sale | $419,000$175/sqft |
Source: Preferred Country Properties #90170 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2011 | Listing removed | $3,500$1/sqft |
Source: VantagePoint Realty #10074607 Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2011 | Listed for rent | $3,500$1/sqft |
Source: State Listings, Inc. #10074607 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $590,000 |
| 2024 | -- | $590,000 |
| 2023 | -- | $590,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $590,000 +146.4% |
| 2021 | -- | $239,400 |
| 2020 | -- | $239,400 |
| 2019 | -- | $239,400 |
| 2018 | -- | $239,400 |
| 2017 | -- | $239,400 |
| 2016 | -- | $239,400 |
| 2015 | -- | $239,400 -22% |
| 2014 | -- | $307,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $307,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $307,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $307,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $307,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $307,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $307,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $307,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $307,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $307,000 +18.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $260,000 +5.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $246,700 |
| 2002 | -- | $246,700 +4.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $235,900 |
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Neighborhood: 12136
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