The property, surrounded by lush gardens, birch forests, and wild flower meadows, forms one of the state’s most beautiful settings strictly on its own. Yet downhill is an entirely different second environment, centered on a unique cherry-and-mahogany Japanese tea/guest house hanging over the roaring Schoharie Creek. Sliding glass walls open the entire front of the house to Plateau Mountain downstream, and upstream to a long series of rock- laden ripples. Surrounded by a broad lawn, the tea house is the start of a ¾-mile private walkway along the banks of the trout stream itself featuring groomed nature trails where no other human being can be found for miles.

There is also an old horse barn with discreetly placed solar panels, and a large vegetable garden with raised beds, hinged greenhouse tops, and self-watering systems. Other features include a well-appointed guest house with spectacular views, an observation tower and deck with a view of the entire valley, a 12-ft. deep swimming pond, and an exercise pavilion/yoga studio perched on top of a 20-ft. waterfall (also with drop-dead mountain views.

With air-tight thick-walled construction, radiant heat in all structures, and a magnificent stone fireplace, the property is as pleasurable, beautiful, and remarkable in winter as it is in spring, summer or fall.

Seeing is believing in this one-of-a-kind natural retreat. Connect with Phil Uhrik for more information or to schedule a showing. Cell. 518.528.6186 Email. [email protected]