2924 Middlebrook Hill Road $750,000

A CATSKILL PREMIER LISTING: Nestled beside a picturesque RAMBLING WATERFALL STREAM, sits this beautifully restored, 3864 square foot, circa 1856 GRIST MILL . . . creating a dramatic one-of-a-kind home on THE PERFECT SETTING! Each step of the renovations took into consideration, a LOFT-STYLE SOHO LAYOUT combined with an eye towards integrating AMAZING BUILT-INS and ROMANTIC CHARM. THIS HOUSE IS STUNNING!When you first step thru the original ANTIQUE CHESTNUT MILL DOOR, you will immediately be taken back by the GLEAMING wide-plank PINE FLOORS of the GREAT ROOM . . . achieved by meticulously staining the wood with black tea and finished with multiple coats of a green-base floor renewal. When I say gleaming . . . this floor is gleaming! And then, take a quick glance thru the 75 foot long open floor plan and you will immediately know that this is a home that has been nurtured with many cherished finds: ANTIQUE BARN-WOOD was used to create open bookcase dividers, HISTORIC COBBLESTONES created a hearth for the center wood-stove, HANDCRAFTED HINGES & LATCHES dress the rustic interior doors, and MULTI-PANE COTTAGE WINDOWS perfectly frame the backyard setting.As you would expect, the warm and inviting OPEN KITCHEN is literally the heart of this home and continues to emphasis uniqueness . . . with ARTISAN-CRAFTED COUNTRY CABINETS and AFRICAN SLATE COUNTER-TOPS, Center Island with a VINTAGE-WOOD WORKTOP (from a local hardware store), 6-burner VIKING STOVE with ANTIQUE CUT-TIN SQUARE BACK-SPLASH/HOOD . . . all showcased by a hand painted Bruce Dragoo accent wall. The MAIN LEVEL BATH features a beautiful CAST-IRON FOOTED TUB plus footed sink, ORIGINAL FIXTURES and ANTIQUE METAL MEDICINE CABINET.Climb the historic mill stairs to the second floor . . . to the spectacular and creatively inspiring STUDIO (could be a third bedroom). Here, there are two bedrooms . . . including a DRAMATIC Primary BEDROOM with charming cottage window. Floors are chestnut, walls are plaster and lighting is predictably dramatic.Finally . . . the outdoors is just exquisite with a striking JAPANESE INSPIRED ENTERTAINING DECK overlooking the STREAM, original ROCK WALLS, flowering LANDSCAPED ACCENTS and WALKING PATHS thru the forest.Come see this ENTRANCING HOME bursting with CHARACTER . . . soon. You will find it perfectly located to enjoy all the recreational amenities that this area is known for: SKI, HIKE, GOLF, FISH . . . RELAX!

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