722 Hillside Rd, Andes, NY 13731

The 5.4 acres provide a variety of landscapes: view distant ridges from the top of the field, build a fire in the in-ground pit sheltered by soaring trees, sit by the pond and listen to rushing stream and croaking frogs, or stroll through clusters of apple trees in the most secluded part of the acreage. The property sits atop the higher terrain (approx. 2,100 feet), but the house is nestled in a small valley between hills that vividly radiate the four seasons, from canopies of lush greens in Summer to dramatic whites in Winter--and the stunning hues of autumn in between. All of this helps add to the cozy feel of the home in which you can shut out the noise and chaos of the world and spend a long lazy afternoon in front of the wood stove. This feeling of remote seclusion is only a mile from the unmatchable charm of the village of Andes, where you can buy fresh goods from nearby farms, discover new and vintage art and antiques, choose between classic fare and inspired cuisine, and savor local cider at the Wayside Tap Room. All of it directly accessible via daily bus departures from New York City. The re-fortified barn has a new foundation and exterior walls. It provides pl