Situated on one of the most scenic roads in Columbia county, The Midnight Blue House is the perfect bucolic family escape. Drive up to your private estate through the woods, past the horse barn and the modern farmhouse reveals itself, surrounded by open grounds for the kids to play, entertaining, and various lawns for strolling, bisected by gorgeous stone-pile walls. To the side of the house you will find a 2000 square foot garage with room a plenty for a fleet of cars, easily convertible to an artists studio, or yoga retreat. The cement platform behind it has a basketball hoop looking out into the private woods. Behind the main house, situated in undulating meadow, an in ground pool, bandstand and fire pit, imagine garden parties, scavenger hunts with the kids, and starlit and firefly filled evenings. The spacious main house was built in 2001 and has been thoughtfully reimagined with bespoke finishes. Ceft slate from a local quarry in the entry, vintage light fixtures and whimsical accent wallpapers. Gut renovations to all three bathrooms including Italian marble, ceramic tile and brand new fixtures. The first level features a roomy kitchen with sliding glass doors leading to the exterior patio and pool and a new picture window over the sink so you can watch the kids out back while making lunch. In addition, find a half bath, sunny dining room overlooking the pool, spacious family room off the kitchen and formal living room with a wood stove fireplace to cozy up to in colder months. Retreat to the en suite main bedroom upstairs with a walk-in closet with room for vanity and a fabulous bathroom with full tile accent wall, showcased elegantly by a seamless glass shower complete with Grohe hardware, floating vanity, and vintage sconces. Draw a bath in the brand new soaking tub and gaze out the picture window at the constellation. Down the hall, find a second full bath with Spanish floor tile, tub and shower combination with white subway tile walls, and three additional light-filled rooms with views of tranquil woods, perfect for guests or home office space.Chatham is a beloved Hudson Valley town, conveniently located between the Catskill and Berkshire mountains. Enjoy easy access to the Taconic Parkway, Hawthorne Valley School and Farm Store, a variety of restaurants, retail, and cultural activities.
Listing courtesy of Houlihan Lawrence Inc..