690 New Paltz Rd, Highland, NY 12528

Picture-perfect farm - bring your imagination to this 14.5 acre property’s endless possibilities! This secluded farmhouse faces Southeast and was given a contemporary addition expanding it to 4,822 square feet. The heart of the residence is a double height living room with magnificent stone fireplace. The great room is impressive with floor to ceiling windows looking toward the classic Dutch barn; a state of the art chef’s kitchen including Kraft-Maid cabinets with CaesarStone countertops, cooking show-worthy island, two Franke sinks, 36-inch cook-top, double wall ovens, dishwasher, under counter microwave drawer and professional built-in refrigerator and freezer. There’s also a wine fridge and abundant storage. Relax on the wrap-around deck or on the screened porch. In the airy dining room there’s a second wine fridge and bar, as well as beamed ceilings and a sliding barn door. The first floor also has a foyer, half bath and cheerful windowed laundry room. Up the original farmhouse stairs are four bedrooms and a large hallway bath. The primary bedroom has a spacious en-suite bathroom with soaking tub and separate shower. There’s a skylit one-bedroom access apartment with private entrance and plenty of closet space. This could also be used as an office suite. The acreage is complete with twin spring-fed streams, pond, riding paddocks, pastures, a splendid 18th-century Dutch barn, 14 stall stable, stone smokehouse, tree house, chicken coop, and stone well house. The smaller 1,300 square foot bridle barn is currently a shop, licensed under NYS agriculture and markets, with an office space on the second floor. The antique hand-hewn timber has been preserved, and high-speed Internet, heat and air-conditioning have been added. This charmer has an adjoining garden with raised beds and fruit trees. The property can be self-sustainable. It would also make a wonderful home or weekend getaway. Discover a winning combination of work/life balance, and make your dreams of country life come true.