34 Soper RD New Paltz, NY 12561

Delight in your private preserve on 50 acres of pastures and woods. Relax in the gazebo perched on a large spring fed pond/small lake stocked with Diploid Carp. A smaller pond is close by. Enjoy extensive hiking, over the meadow and through the woods on cleared trails to the adjoining 900 acres of surrounding state and conservation lands as well as the Shawn peak ridge Park. The charming open floor plan farmhouse is filled with light through walls of windows, French doors and Sliding Doors in almost every living space. The dual sided brick fireplace is a focal point of both the generous kitchen and dining room and the extended living space opening on to extensive decking. The house has wonderful flow and is thoughtfully designed with a first-floor office/den opening to the outdoors. Indoor living merges with the outdoors seamlessly through French doors leading to a 240 sq ft. screened porch with cathedral ceiling opening to decking and patio spaces. Amenities include a standby Generac Generator, almost 600 sq. ft of porches plus a large fenced in play area with special indoor room for your furbabies. Upstairs you will find four bedrooms, more outdoor living, roof decks, balconies and a large marble tiled steam room. And for the car enthusiasts there is a two-car attached garage in addition to the 864 sq. ft three car detached garage with finished second floor offering endless opportunities for studio, workshop, gym and office possibilities. The location of your personal escape from the cares of the world is just 10 minutes to New Paltz, 15 minutes to the train station and 15 minutes from Kingston. Outdoor pursuits are Many nearby adventures await, including Esopus Meadows Preserve, The John Burroughs Nature Sanctuary, Black Creek Preserve, Minnewaska State Park, and Mohonk Preserve. Endless kayaking, hiking, and biking are easily accessed. And with only 10 minutes to nearby Rosendale, 15 minutes to downtown New Paltz, 20 minutes to downtown Kingston, and 35 minutes to Woodstock, you'll be feasting on local produce and proteins from the county's finest grocery stores and gourmet restaurants. Just two hours by car or 90 minutes by Express Bus to nearby I-87 -from New York City. Come see what's waiting for you. This is a nature lover's paradise.