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357 Chestnut Hill Road

Woodstock, NY 12498

$595,000 $2,508/Mo

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Bed

Bath

1,338

Sqft

1.70

Acres(Lot)

Description

A STORYBOOK WOODSTOCK RETREAT IN THE WOODS Some homes provide shelter; others provide sanctuary. 357 Chestnut Hill Road is a sanctuary in the woods--a soulful Woodstock retreat where sunlight spills through skylights, pine glows underfoot, and the forest seems to lean in and whisper, ''stay awhile.'' Set on 1.6 wooded acres with approximately 257 feet of road frontage, this enchanting red-clad hideaway has been treasured by one close family since 1970. Follow the gravel drive beneath a leafy canopy and the home gradually reveals itself among the trees, its warm wood exterior appearing almost organically from the landscape. Secluded without feeling isolated, it captures the creative, carefree spirit that has long made Woodstock irresistible. Inside, 1,338 square feet includes a pri mary bedroom, a bath, a kitchen, a wonderfully versatile loft, and the home's showpiece: a spacious, cozy living room where an exposed beamed-wood ceiling creates an architectural rhythm overhead, while skylights pour pools of daylight across pine floors below. Windows frame the surrounding woodland. A characterful brick fireplace anchors it all. On crisp Catskills evenings, the hearth becomes the heart of the house--a natural gathering place for conversation, contemplation, and fireside nights. Rustic textures, warm woods, and natural light lend the room an atmosphere at once dramatic and deeply comfortable. The adjoining kitchen and dining area anchor the country cabin's soul with wood cabinetry, exposed beams, a vaulted ceiling, and an overhead skylight. Equipped with a refrigerator, range/oven, dishwasher, and washer/dryer, it is an inviting, unpretentious space for everything from pancakes at sunrise to pasta and pinot after a day exploring. And then there is the porch! Wrapping around two sides of the kitchen, the sprawling screened porch creates an irresistible indoor-outdoor area suspended within the trees. Here, the forest becomes the wallpaper and birdsong the soundtrack. Rain can patter overhead, leaves can rustle beyond the screens, and summer evenings can linger long after the sun disappears. The upper loft adds an unexpected dimension to the home's mostly single-level layout. Wrapped in warm wood, this flexible aerie can readily accommodate an additional sleeping space and a home office, library, studio, meditation area, or creative escape. Space creates possibility, and possibility gives a home room to evolve. Four split-system units add modern comfort, while a 260-square-foot partial basement provides additional utility. The house's roof was replaced in 2020. Outside, the property becomes a private woodland world. Mature trees tower overhead, sunlight dapples the forest floor, and the home's distinctive red exterior provides a warm counterpoint to the seemingly endless green. The gently winding gravel drive continues uphill to a particularly valuable feature: an oversized detached garage. With its dedicated entrance, windows, and loft storage above, the garage offers far more than parking. Think workshop, equipment storage, hobby headquarters, or simply the rare luxury of having room for all the things that make country life more enjoyable. Its roof was replaced in 2023. Yet the real luxury here cannot be quantified by acreage or square footage. It is privacy, peace, and place. For more than half a century, one family has returned to this home, lovingly cared for it, gathered within it, and called it their retreat. That continuity gives 357 Chestnut Hill Road something no renovation can manufacture: soul. The house does not ask to be something it isn't; its weathered woods, exposed beams, skylights, fireplace, loft, porch, and forest setting tell an authentic story of Woodstock country living--and invite a new owner to write its next chapter. Retreat becomes refuge; refuge becomes home; and every great story needs a place to begin--make 357 Chestnut Hill Road the beginning of yours.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $595,000

AD Id : 91100056

MLS Id : 20265197

Beds : 2

Lot Size : 1.70 Acres

Living Area Size : 1,338

Tax Amount : 12867.00

Year Built : 1970

Garage : 1

County : Ulster

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Bedroom Information

Total beds: 2

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1

Room Information

Rooms Total: 4 Has Basement: Yes Basement: Exterior Entry, Partial, Partially Finished, Storage Space, Unfinished
Flooring Information

Hardwood, Wood
Roofing Information

Shingle
Interior Features

Beamed Ceilings, High Ceilings, Natural Woodwork, Other, See Remarks, Master Downstairs Roof: Shingle Appliances: Built-In Electric Range, Built-In Electric Oven, Built-In Range, Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Free-Standing Freezer, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Freezer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer, Washer/Dryer, Water Heater Laundry Features: In Kitchen, Main Level Window Features: Screens
Heating & Cooling

Has Heating: Yes Heating: Exhaust Fan, Fireplace(s), Forced Air Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Electric

Building Information

Year Built: 1970 Building Area Total: 1338 Construction Materials: Wood Siding Stories: 1 Frontage Length: 257 feet Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Screened, Side Porch, Terrace, Wrap Around Pool Features: None Private Pool: No View: Trees/Woods
Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Other

Lot Information

Main Square Feet: 1.7 Acres Lot Size Acres: 1.7 Lot Size Square Feet: 74052 Lot Description: Irregular Lot, Secluded, Sloped, Sloped Up

Listing Price Information

Listing Price: $595000

Tax Information

Parcel Number: 515800274127 Tax Lot: 27 Tax Block: 1 Annual Tax: $12867 Tax Legal Desc: Liber: 7101, Page: 138

Parking Information

Driveway, Outside, Private, Storage, Workshop in Garage

Garage Information

Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 1

School Information

Elementary School: Crosby K-4

Junior High School:

Senior High School:
Utility Information

Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Not Available, Phone Available, Sewer Not Available, Water Available, Water Connected
Location Information

WaterSource: Private, Well Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)

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