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ESCAPE BROOKLYN – A Storybook Cape Near the Ashokan Reservoir

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Three bedroom, two bathroom custom-built Cape on 3.7 private acres | 1,920 square feet | Locally sourced wide-plank heart pine floors | Antique chestnut post-and-beam construction | Reclaimed tobacco barn oak floors | Custom-built cabinetry | High-efficiency wood stove with stone surround | Greenhouse and private deck off the primary suite | Detached insulated studio with electricity | Pollinator gardens and specimen trees | Whole-house generator | Minutes from the Ashokan Reservoir, Kingston, and Woodstock | Asking $849,000

Set down a long driveway just minutes from the Ashokan Reservoir, this custom-built Cape is surrounded by nearly four acres of mature woodland and gardens. Built with an appreciation for natural materials and traditional craftsmanship, the home features locally sourced heart pine floors, antique chestnut beams, reclaimed tobacco barn oak, and custom-built cabinetry throughout. A detached studio, greenhouse, and established gardens extend the living space outdoors, creating a peaceful retreat just under two hours from New York City.

From the front entry, the home opens into warm, light-filled living spaces where reclaimed wood and handmade details set the tone. Wide-plank floors, exposed chestnut beams, and custom cabinetry appear throughout, while the living room centers around a high-efficiency wood stove framed by a stone surround built from rock gathered on the property. Large windows look out across the surrounding gardens, bringing the landscape into nearly every room.

Upstairs, the primary bedroom includes custom built-ins, a vented skylight, an attached greenhouse, and a private deck overlooking the gardens. Two additional bedrooms and a second full bath provide comfortable accommodations for family and guests, while thoughtful updates—including a whole-house generator, Navien tankless water heater, upgraded insulation, and water filtration system—support year-round living. Beyond the house, a fully insulated 24-by-24-foot studio offers flexible space for creative work, a home office, workshop, or future guest accommodations.

Outside, flowering perennials, native plantings, specimen trees, and fenced pollinator gardens surround the home, creating color throughout the growing season. The property feels remarkably secluded, yet Kingston, Woodstock, Stone Ridge, and the Catskills are all within easy reach, offering access to hiking trails, farmers markets, restaurants, galleries, and some of the Hudson Valley’s most beloved outdoor destinations.

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