1073 Wittenberg Road, Woodstock, NY 12457

Property Description

Welcome to Edge of Woods, the epitome of estate living in the Hudson Valley, where natural beauty meets impeccable craftsmanship and tranquil seclusion. Nestled privately on nearly 22 acres with mountain vistas, this extraordinary property offers every amenity you could wish for. A gracious stone residence with attached two-car garage, adorned with a slate roof, awaits at the end of a winding, quarter-mile long driveway. Discover a charming guest house nearby, a serene pond, an inground saline pool, and picturesque gardens, orchards, fields, and streams. With a streamside trail leading to Kenneth Wilson State Park, endless outdoor adventures beckon with miles of hiking and Nordic skiing trails. This could also be an elegant equestrian property. Step into the main residence, a timeless five-bedroom, 3.5-bath stone home originally constructed in 1926 and meticulously revitalized by its current owners. Enter through a foyer showcasing original hand-painted murals by Swiss artist Albert Brugger, setting the tone for the elegance within. The spacious living room has coffered ceilings, an inviting fireplace, and French doors. The adjacent den opens out to a stone patio and the pool beyond. Entertain in style in the formal dining room, which flows seamlessly into a sunlit solarium with gas stove. The solarium has French doors that open onto an expansive deck, offering views of the estate and surrounding mountains. A gourmet kitchen, featuring copper countertops, stone floors, and top-of-the-line appliances including a professional range and hood, awaits your culinary creativity. Upstairs, the graceful murals continue in the main hallway. The vaulted owner's suite exudes luxury with a wood burning fireplace, private deck, soaking tub, walk-in closet, and expansive bath with steam shower. A private dressing room leads back to the hall with three spacious additional bedrooms and two more elegant full baths. Additional rear staircase also leads to primary bedroom. The finished attic on the third floor is ideal for studio space, working from home or a play area. The finished basement has a laundry room, wine room, root cellar and ample storage. With every detail thoughtfully considered, these spaces unite to create the perfect home. The one bedroom guest house is nicely separated from the main house. The vaulted great room has floor to ceiling windows, garden views and a Malm gas fireplace. There's a kitchenette and full bath, and a bright, vaulted bedroom. Outdoor amenities, including a shower and garden sink, complete this inviting retreat, perfect for guests or rental income. Every care has been taken to maintain and upgrade systems, including underground utilities from the road to the house with extra conduit, separate electric meters for the house and studio, UV water filtration, and backup generator. The compound also features extensive landscape lighting and an automated sprinkler system. The property and mature landscaping that embraces this estate is without equal. The driveway is lined with blooming forsythia, creating a magical entry. Pass fields and orchards of apples, pears, cherries and persimmons, with mountain views before you. Flowering trees and shrubs abound. The large pond has an island, home to a pair of nesting geese. The formal flower garden has a naturalistic fence and central water feature. The pool, with mountain views as a backdrop, is defined by bluestone walls and lush landscaping. Marked, easy trails lead through the woods to the Little Beaverkill stream, including a small island in the stream, and continue to the state park. This exceptional property is just minutes to the center of the arts enclave of Woodstock NY with its restaurants and galleries, and so close to hiking, skiing and boarding. Seize this rare opportunity to embrace the beauty of nature and luxury living in perfect harmony.