Black Bear Cottage
Livingston Manor,NY
$575,000

Welcome to Black Bear Cottage, designed and renovated by Hudson Valley Home Design.

Set on a quiet road, with three private acres of meadow and forest, this fully renovated home boasts modern interiors, plenty of light, and thoughtfully designed spaces for hosting and dining. 

The House Tour. Step through the cheery tangerine front door into the open-concept living area, where light floods into every room. A few nautical finishes, like porthole windows and shiplap paneling, add texture to Black Bear’s modern layout and black-and-white design elements. The open kitchen, brand new appliances and spacious dining area provide an ideal space for dinner parties; a home cook’s dream. Serve cocktails and catch up with friends at the countertop bar all while cooking with ease. Get cozy with a movie in the living room, or a book in the charming reading nook and library. There is plenty of space to gather, and plenty of space for oneself. 

Retire upstairs to the spacious primary suite. In the mornings, awake to a light-filled room, with both plenty of space for leisure time, and plenty of space for working from home. A shared en suite bathroom and beautiful walk-in shower will make morning and evening rituals a pleasure. Across the landing, with its dramatic floor-to-ceiling window, there are two more bedrooms for family or guests, and a bonus room currently staged as a bedroom.

Design Notes & Contents. Black Bear Cottage was originally built in 1902, and has undergone a complete gut renovation and restoration in 2020. Check out the brochure above for a full list of house details and other practical elements. All house contents are included in the sale, with the exception of personal items, making this truly a turnkey home.

The Grounds. If the night calls for it, treat yourself to a long soak in the hot tub on the back deck under the stars. The sliding back doors and proximity to the full downstairs bathroom, complete with walk-in shower, make year-round indoor/outdoor hosting a breeze. Summers are for dining al fresco, with a grilling station and fire pit for crisp evenings. Host overnight guests in the sunny tiny house, which has its own sleeping loft, kitchen, and bathroom. Speaking of sun, the wrap-around deck ensures access to sunshine all day long, all while adding privacy to the property.

The Area. Perfect base camp for outdoor adventures in the Catskills, including the Rail Trail walkable just behind the Black Bear property. Just two miles outside of Livingston Manor, at the base of Catskill Park, Black Bear Cottage is a stone’s throw from incredible dining, drinking, shopping, and gathering establishments. Stock up on gourmet items from Little North or buy steaks for the grill at Van Smokey. It’s only a five minute drive to Main Street Manor, which is a weekender’s delight. With two renowned breweries, a well-stocked grocery store, organic wine shop, and plenty of places to eat, there’s always something exciting to enjoy in town. 

The Particulars

Bedrooms: 3 + bonus space & tiny house

Bathrooms: 2

Square Footage: 1,477

Acreage: 3.14

Year built: 1902

Year renovated: 2020

Short-term rental friendly: Yes

Top amenities: Hot tub, Tiny house with full bath, Gut renovation, Design appeal

Connectivity: High speed Spectrum cable internet, Good cell reception

Appliances: Oven/Range, Fridge, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer

Utilities: Electric: NYSEG. Internet: Spectrum. Heat: HVAC Heating & AC. Propane: supplier Bottini. Water heater: Electric standalone. Septic: New tank and leach field. Water: Drilled well.

Furniture/Contents: All house contents included with sale with the exclusion of personal items.

Taxes: Town/Co.: $1,954.98; School: $2,061.19

Listing Agent: Robin Jones
robin@catskillmountainhouses.com