Up the long country driveway, perfectly sited atop a rolling knoll, this handsome country chalet faces a majestic mountain view. Your very own private oasis awaits at the edge of fir-infused forested land--a sumptuous inground salt water pool with custom designed patio perfect for relaxed, sophisticated entertaining. Creative, ingenious landscaping utilizing natural, indigenous rock connects the home to your personal playground / meditative space. This entire property was designed for relaxing, entertaining or creating--a retreat with all the amenities necessary to unwind and indulge your senses. Extensive fencing around the pool area is strategically installed to provide an unobtrusive secure perimeter. Here is a sophisticated home with a modern country elegance. Oversized windows throughout provide an abundance of light while allowing the outdoors to be fully enjoyed from numerous vantage points. Cathedral ceilings dotted with skylights uplift the spirit and provide a sense of grandeur. The wide planked, rustic wood flooring and details fill the space with warmth and balance. This quintessential country charmer boasts a spacious, light-filled kitchen perfect for hanging out with friends and family while preparing feasts using farm fresh vittles foraged locally. Meals are easily served in the adjoining, separate dining space or conveniently taken through the kitchen door to an outdoor cooking/dining area. The home and surrounding landscape provides the perfect canvas on which to design festive and joyful gatherings. Escape into your personal bliss! Unleash your creative energy!! This is the real deal, the one others are modeling after!!! Country living at its finest. The location is near Olivebridge and the Ashokan Reservoir. Only a 20 minute drive to Stone Ridge shopping center. Half an hour to the center of the Village of Woodstock. Short distance to great dining, shopping and cultural activities in New Paltz, Kingston, Rhinebeck, Rosendale , High Falls & Accord. Recreational pursuits nearby at Mohonk Mountain, Minnewaska State Park, Mohonk Preserve, Sam's Point Preserve, and Ski Resorts at Belleayre, Hunter, and Windham. Two bedrooms and a full bath are on the first floor. A loft bedroom with full bath is on the second level. A balcony overlooks the great room interior. Awaken in bed to a glorious majestic mountain view through the oversized windows. This open, airy, light filled house has a huge loft like great room with cathedral ceilings. Large windows let the outside in and make you feel connected to the beautiful nature all around. French doors from the great room open to estate worthy stone steps in the back yard. They lead to a perfectly sited, amazing in ground salt water pool surrounded by acres of wooded land. The expansive stone patio and tasteful landscaping provide a singular entertaining area. Practice your yoga poolside in the early morning in perfect solitude. There is a one car garage building with enough extra room to incorporate a workshop area. Plenty of land beckons for a tennis court and additional studio/outbuildings. Extensive Improvements by the current owner include the in ground salt water pool, extensive landscaping, fencing, new driveway, french drain, pellet stove, new kitchen and dining area, a new leach field and a water filtration system. The original part of the house, which has been fully renovated, dates from 1950. The effective year built, according to public record, is 2003 when the major addition to the house was constructed. Check with the Town of Rochester to confirm options regarding subdividing the 10 acre property. Consider the potential for a guest house or separate buildable lot. There are excellent neighboring properties near by including houses built by Catskill Farms and the prestigious Hudson Woods where homes sell for more than a Million Dollars! ENERGY AUDIT CONDUCTED & ALL RECOMMENDATIONS IMPLEMENTED PROVIDING IMPROVED INSULATION & SEALANTS THROUGHOUT HOUSE.