French Clearing House
Forestburgh, NY
$279,000

Nestled on just under one bucolic acre with a wooded backdrop and a serene babbling brook traversing the property, this darling turn-key cottage welcomes your summer adventures.

The House Tour. Enjoy the ease of single-story living in this immaculate circa 1938 3BD/1.5BA home with a flowing and functional layout. A charming three-season sun porch opens into the foyer with a coat closet. Off the foyer is a sunny and versatile living room with gorgeous refinished hardwood floors and two exposures. The spacious eat-in kitchen boasts plentiful cabinet and counter space, gas cooking, space for a dishwasher, an oversized sink, a large dining area, and sliders leading to the sizable new deck for easy outdoor entertaining.

Three separate bedrooms make this home suitable for year-round usage, guests, and Airbnb/rental potential. The king-sized primary bedroom was recently renovated in shiplap and has dual exposures and two closets, and the second bedroom, also with two closets, accommodates a queen-size bed and overlooks the stream. There is also a cozy third bedroom with double windows and a closet that is ideal for a home office, nursery, guest room, or exercise area. There is a full windowed bathroom in addition to a half bath/laundry room combination with a full-size washer/dryer.

Multiple windows let light stream in throughout the day. Storage is abundant with a standing unfinished attic, full unfinished basement, and outdoor storage shed. Consider finishing the attic for possible additional living space! Additional upgrades and amenities include a newer roof, generator, and high-speed internet.

The Grounds. Entertain outdoors on the deck, three-season porch, or streamside dual fire pits under a canopy of twinkling stars.

The Area. Just two hours from Manhattan, Forestburgh is a hidden gem that offers the best of both worlds where you can experience a country setting without sacrificing access to amenities such as the fully stocked Forestburgh General Store with a selection of coffee, craft beer, sake, and wine, or enjoy an artisanal pizza at foodie’s haven Forage (both just a stone’s throw from the property). You are also close to secret hiking trails and the historic Forestburgh Playhouse. Bethel Woods Performing Arts Center and Port Jervis entertainment and NYC train station are just 20 minutes by car, as is the Kadampa Meditation Center. Move in or rent out just in time for summer.

The Particulars

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 1.5

Square Footage: 1,392 + unfinished basement and attic

Acres: 0.63

Year built: 1938

Short-term rental friendly: Yes

Top amenities: Babbling brook with footbridge, sunny 3-season porch, large deck for entertaining, immaculate turn-key condition, close to amenities

Connectivity: High speed Spectrum cable internet, cell reception

Appliances: Range/oven (propane), fridge, space for dishwasher hook-up, washer and dryer, house generator

Utilities: Heat: Hot water baseboard. Oil boiler serviced in 2021. Water: drilled well. Electric: 200 amp, Orange and Rockland. Septic: pumped in September 2021. Hot Water: stand alone, propane.

Taxes: Town/Co.: $1,846; School: $1,928

Listing Agent: Erica Keberle
erica@catskillmountainhouses.com