871 County Highway 26, Fly Creek, NY 13337

Beautifully maintained and updated federal-style farmhouse with an over-sized, pastoral yard and an enormous barn. Built in 1820, the home features many historic details such as original wide-plank wood floors, flared window casings, a key-hole window between rooms, and exquisite molding throughout. The spacious kitchen is stunning with vaulted ceilings, stainless steel appliances, a double oven, and a gas range with hood. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining area with a high-efficiency catalytic wood stove for cozy evenings at home. The open-concept living continues into the lovely adjoining living room with two large and convenient closets with ample storage. An enchanting family room with fireplace, library/office with built-ins and wet bar, and a bathroom with shower complete the downstairs. The upstairs features three appealing bedrooms (one large, one medium, and one smaller but still very comfortable). The master has fantastic closets and all three have generous storage space. The upstairs bathroom includes a double sink, water closet, tub/shower, and washer/dryer for convenience. Some of the upstairs bathroom fixtures need to be replaced; brand new fixtures have already been purchased and will convey with the house if they are not able to be installed before the sale. There is an abundance of natural light throughout the house with many windows (plus skylights in the kitchen) to enjoy the lovely views from every room. The house faces east and mornings and afternoons in particular are glorious inside the house while the sunset is gorgeous from rear-facing windows and the yard. Most of the windows have been updated with a few historic front-facing exceptions. The interior has been repainted to evoke a fresh and elegant feel. At the back of the house, a rustic post-and-beam, three-season space with vaulted ceiling and wood stove can be used for entertaining and/or as a mud room/wood shed, where you can walk through to the kitchen. There is a nice-sized deck adjoining the house, reached from another door to the kitchen. The yard is truly a dream - large and level in most places with one gently rolling hill, raised garden beds, mature trees, a fire pit, a picturesque stone wall, a garden shed, a treehouse, and beautiful landscaping with flowering plants. The huge, historic barn has a new roof and can be used for parking, storage, hobbies, etc. There is a heated, finished room with access to water inside the barn that could be further developed or used as is. The location in the charming Hamlet of Fly Creek is ideal, situated steps between the General Store and the Fly Creek Cider Mill and also within walking distance of all of Fly Creek’s amenities (including a restaurant, church, post office, and shops). This home is a mere eight-minute drive to the renowned Village of Cooperstown and all its extraordinary offerings including Fenimore Art Museum, Fenimore Farm and Country Village, Glimmerglass Festival, The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Doubleday Field, Bassett Hospital, Otsego Lake, excellent schools, and numerous shops and restaurants - a cultural mecca nestled in a gorgeous natural landscape. Enjoy the changing seasons from your own country paradise with close proximity to so many wonderful destination experiences. Truly an amazing place to live and work. This is a place to call “home.” Much of the furniture will be for sale. Please inquire.