Blackberry House
Jeffersonville, NY
$695,000

Introducing Blackberry House, an undeniably beautiful addition to our portfolio from the brilliant minds behind Homestedt. This designer-built, stunning home with a private sauna and deeded lake rights is located in the Catskills foothills and just 100 miles from NYC.

The House Tour. For vibe, think of earthy tones pulled from the landscape with a nod to the designer's Scandinavian roots.

The home’s attention to detail defines Blackberry House as crafted rather than just built. The shou sugi ban exterior lends a sense of drama upon arrival that continues indoors by applying the technique to interior accent walls and furniture. The first thing you see upon entering is the 22-foot vaulted ceiling of the open plan living space, anchored by a high efficiency wood stove. The black stone countertops and tiling in the kitchen contrast with the white oak floors that tie together the kitchen, dining and living spaces.

The ground floor features a primary, en suite bedroom with a built-in headboard and side tables, double sinks, a walk-in shower and a separate soaking tub. A second full bathroom on this floor has an additional walk-in shower and laundry. Bedroom number two includes a calming work from home space to take advantage of the excellent cell reception and high speed cable internet at the property.

An expansive loft overlooks the living room below and contains a generous third bedroom, lounge and a workspace with enviable views.

The house is just under 1600 square feet, though the unfinished basement has an additional 1250 square feet with 8-foot ceilings and is prepped to be finished. The basement comes with four large windows and a double glass door walk out.

This newly built home was completed in November 2022. Check out the brochure above for a list of new construction details and other practical elements.

Design Notes & Contents. In addition to shou sugi ban, common design threads include cast iron detailing, contrasting black and white elements, 9-foot ceilings and 8-foot doors throughout the home. The space features oversized picture windows throughout, allowing streams of sunlight and inviting the outdoors in. All contents have been handpicked for the space by designer Anna Åberg of Homestedt and are available for sale, making this truly a turnkey home.

The Grounds. Blackberry House is nestled on nearly six private acres of forest and meadows with meandering stone walls visible from the many picture windows throughout the house. An expansive double deck invites sunbathing, outdoor showers, dining al fresco and sipping Negronis under a blanket of stars. The custom designed sauna is the capstone for chilly summer evenings and crisp winter mornings. A brief stroll leads down to a private, non-motorboat shared lakefront, great for kayaking and paddle boarding.

The Area. The property is surrounded by forests and rivers, numerous fishing spots, swimming holes and hiking trails. It's the perfect base camp for all your outdoor adventures, while being just minutes from foodie markets, restaurants, breweries, wine shops, home goods and fashion forward shops. Blackberry House lies about 100 miles north of the city but feels much farther. Just a few short minutes from Jeffersonville for all your basics and extras, and just a few minutes further to Catskills hot spots like Livingston Manor and Callicoon. This location is ideal as a weekend getaway, co-primary home or full time residence. Check out this Conde Nast Traveler article and this Escape Brooklyn article to get excited about the area.

Homestedt. Homestedt is a family business run by husband and wife team Tom and Anna, with the support of their dog Biscuit, who after years in the city decided to make the Catskills their full time home. Since then they’ve followed their passions in bringing magical experiences in nature to life, redesigning and restoring both old and new buildings, and creating content that showcases this magical area and places products and brands in a spectacular environment.

~ As featured in Remodelista: “The couple’s ‘Homestedt principles for being good humans in the Catskills’ are applied to all they do: avoid waste (they eschew single-use plastics); avoid toxic ingredients (they stock only natural soaps, cleaning supplies, and mosquito repellants); keep things low-footprint (seeking out used over new); source locally; and support community.”

~ As featured in Domino, with a proven track record for providing cozy winter vibes in the Catskills.

The Particulars

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

Square Footage: 1,600

Acreage: 5.72

Year built: 2022

Short-term rental friendly: No

Top amenities: Designer-built, Deeded lake access, Expansive sundeck, Outdoor shower, Sauna, Wood stove

Connectivity: High speed Spectrum cable internet, Excellent cell reception

Appliances: Electric oven/Gas range, Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher

Utilities: Septic: new in 2022. Fuel: full house electric; propane range only. Fuel provider Combined Energy Services. Heat: Electric baseboards. Water: Drilled well, new 2022. Hot Water: Electric stand alone. Electric: NYSEG.

HOA: $400/annual fees cover road maintenance and private community lake access.

Furniture/Contents: Available for sale - please inquire.

Taxes*: Town/Co.: $1,500; School: $709

*Taxes based on land only.

Listing Agent: Robin Jones
robin@catskillmountainhouses.com