Willow Knoll
Livingston Manor, NY
$260,000

Welcome to Willow Knoll, where getting there is half the fun. Reach the cabin by following the river up a quiet mountain road into the Catskill Park. It's not uncommon to spot stately bald eagles swooping over the river en route.

Upon arriving, you'll notice that the cabin is remarkably sunny for being situated in such a private, forested setting. The front door's yellow pop of color welcomes you into the open plan living space, with its soaring ceilings and picture windows framing the calm, forested views beyond.

The floor plan allows for ample living space at the front of the cabin before flowing into the dining area and kitchen. The kitchen counter doubles as a bar, creating a great use of space. The kitchen features all new countertops, tiling and appliances, including a stovetop/oven/hood, dishwasher and fridge. Tasteful light fixtures compliment the crisp, white backsplash.

The back hallway leads to the two small bedrooms, both of which fit queen beds. The bedrooms share one newly renovated bathroom with a double sink, gorgeous tiled radiant floor heating and a walk-in shower with built-in shelving for toiletries.

This hallway is also the access point to the crawl space through a tastefully concealed hatch. This leads down to the mechanicals - a brand new water heater and pressure tank.

Back out in the main space, the short hall behind the kitchen bar leads to the laundry room, with a brand new washer and dryer. The laundry room easily doubles as a mudroom and leads conveniently out the back door and to the driveway just steps beyond.

A large covered porch extends out the back from the kitchen's sliding doors. Super convenient for dining al fresco and grilling. After dining on your deck, continue back to the crackling fire pit for conversation under a blanket of stars.

The two-car garage is a coveted feature upstate to protect your vehicles from the winter elements, as well as a great space to house your adventure equipment - snowshoes, fishing gear, ice skates, kayaks and canoes. Alternatively, turn this space into a seasonal workshop or art studio. There's also an additional shed on the other side of the house perfect for storing mowers, gardening tools and more.

Willow Knoll is truly a turnkey property. Masterfully renovated in 2019-2020 by the owner, who is an engineer and knowledgeable local fishing guide, this modern restoration includes all new plumbing and electrical, new water heater, new pressure tank, new radiant floor heating, new spray foam insulation, underground electric and internet service from the road, a new kitchen and bathroom, all new appliances, refinished wood floors, all new double pane windows throughout and more. The owner is in the process of installing a brand new septic tank, as well. The roof is around 10 years old. A full list of updates is available upon request.

The Area. The house sits on two acres, set back from the road and with ample room to work with in the back. Imagine a small garden of raised beds, build out the fire pit area, construct a sauna or perhaps even a small plunge or lap pool. The property’s two acres are also well-insulated by the surrounding unused acreage owned by private neighbors and NYS land. The property is located in the wonderfully wild hamlet of Willowemoc, just minutes from Livingston Manor. The house is steps to the nearby river, with a fishing access point and NYS land walkable from the property. Read this article to get excited about Livingston Manor, and check out this website to get inspired by the Willowemoc.