4 Highwoods, Saugerties, NY 12477

FARMHOUSE IN HIGHWOODS HAMLET of Saugerties situated on 1.2 acres with quick access to Woodstock, Village of Saugerties and Kingston. This 2334 square foot home consists of three bedrooms, two full baths, living room, dining room, eat in kitchen, family room and den. The floors on first floor are quarter sawn Douglas Fir, the wood burning stove in living room is backed by local stone and there is a secret staircase to the 23X 26 bedroom. The house was built in two sections, the first in 1880 and the second in 1920. What makes this house special is that it was once owned by a gentleman named Marius Frutier who had many talents including stone masonry and French culinary skills. His masonry work still stands today which include a stone dog house (for a dog he never owned), a BBQ pit and a 400 square foot patio with curved retaining wall. In the 50’s and 60’s, Mr. Frutier operated a French restaurant in the home entertaining guests on the bluestone patio as well as in the spacious dining room. In addition to the farmhouse, is a 12X16 foot studio which is fully insulated with its own water and electric. Many possibilities exist for this studio space. The house is located on the High Woods Loop surrounded by many artist and a short bike ride to Opus 40. There are swimming holes down the road and endless hiking in the Catskill Mountains just a short drive away. The house is easy to show and now only $280,000.