Bussey Lane
Livingston Manor, NY
$515,000

Who's up for a swim? Meet Bussey Lane, a charming 1970s ranch with lake rights to not only one, but two sparkling lakes just a few minutes walk from the house.

The House Tour. When artist Ellen Brooks bought the home in 2015, the house was structurally in great shape but in desperate need of a facelift. The result was an airy, whimsical space for creating, escaping, living and entertaining.

You’ll enter the house through a tunnel of Rhododendrons whose fragrant blooms mark the beginning of summer. The living room is anchored by a 1970’s retro stone fireplace and walls of artwork. The space then flows into the dining area and fully stocked kitchen. Around the corner is an ample and convenient pantry and laundry room. A short hallway extends from the dining area to the primary en suite bedroom, two comfortably sized guest rooms and a shared full bathroom.

The house is laid out over one floor, though there's plenty of room to expand into the partially finished basement that also opens up into the attached two-car garage.

Aside from aesthetic updates, practical elements include a new roof in 2022, new appliances throughout, updated screen doors, updated floors in the sunroom, new electric in the studio, extensive landscaping, privacy fencing and tree trimming.

The Grounds. The dining area opens up into a three-season sunroom perfect for lounging, reading, painting, planting and more. Step from the sunroom onto the first of two decks that are connected by a small screened studio excellent for sleeping "outdoors" on warm summer nights. A few steps away is an additional outbuilding currently used as an art studio and also great for other work from home layouts. The attached garden shed is handy to access from the nearby perennial gardens. A wood chipped path winds through the tidy one acre property, offering plenty of privacy with tastefully modern privacy fencing.

The Area. The property is part of the quiet non-motorboat lake community of Edgewood Lakes. Located just minutes from Livingston Manor, the lakes offer serene boating and swimming, along with walking paths around both bodies of water. The area surrounding Edgewood is dotted with several other fabulous lakes and arguably some of the best fly fishing in the country. Check out this Conde Nast Traveler article and this Escape Brooklyn article to get excited about the area.

The Particulars

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

Square Footage: 1,638

Acres: 1.17

Year built: 1970

Short-term rental friendly: Yes

Top amenities: Lake rights, studio/outbuilding, 2 outdoor patios & screened porch, large sunroom, fireplace, 2-car attached garage

Connectivity: High speed Spectrum cable internet, spotty cell reception

Appliances: Oven/range, fridge, dishwasher, washer/dryer

Utilities: Heat: Hot water baseboard. Water: drilled well. Electric: NYSEG. Septic: located near driveway. Hot Water: gas stand alone.

Taxes: Town/Co.: $2,603; School: $2,789

HOA fees: $150 Annually. HOA has indicated that future HOA fees may be reassessed at a higher rate.

~ Buyer to confirm all pertinent information including square footage, property taxes, short term rental restrictions, allowable uses. ~

Listing Agent: Robin Jones
robin@catskillmountainhouses.com