123 Bedell Ave Highland, NY 12528

RARE 1848 COLONIAL FARMHOUSE RESTORED TO PERFECTION. Just over an hour from the GW bridge, and only 7 minutes from trendy New Paltz, the quiet & simple life echoing yester-year awaits you. A refined and sophisticated home, long tree lined driveway, oozing historical detail and charm from every room, completely transformed with carefully chosen modern amenities, that's what you'll find here in this under the radar pocket of the Hudson Valley. There is simply nothing else like it on the market right now. If you've ever dreamed of owning a piece of history but didn't want the headache of fixers and renovations, this may be the home that checks off every box on the wish list. There's just too much to list here, but for any antique lover, painter, furniture refinisher, teacher, artist, musician, yogi, mechanic, sculptor, hobbyist, or any other self starter type, maybe the massive 5,000 square foot freshly painted red barn will sooth your senses. Outfitted currently with thousands of old books left behind by previous owner. This well maintained barn has been kept nearly perfect for decades and comes with it's own 200 amp electric service with lighting run throughout all 3 floors plus the basement. This barn can work well for additional living space, work space, multiple studios, or all of the above. Dry, solid, and ready for virtually any creative outlet. Or maybe gardening or chickens are your thing. This property comes with both. Heated & fully fenced in chicken coop (got eggs?) and large nearly full organic garden, plus numerous fruit trees, raspberries/blueberries, concord grape vines, century old mighty maples for syrup, fields for horses or other animals, and plenty of other land lined with old stone walls could all be yours, here on this very special private property. A truly sustainable micro farm/orchard. The property & setting are an entertainers dream, where one can host dances, BBQ's, and other casual get-togethers for family and friends. "But what about the house?", you say? Oh yes. This is a real Home where love and attention to detail is felt. Pride of ownership crystal clear in every room. Interior & exterior completely and totally redone top to bottom. No expense spared. Every convenience added while simultaneously respecting the historical period and integrity of the home. Such careful consideration & attention given that a NYS historical architect/preservationist was consulted along the way. Catskill Mountain milled Poplar siding with the best paint & primer used matched from the original. Original wavy glass windows, that actually open and close, but fitted with custom storm windows for added insulation. Original double front door with functioning original hardware. It's the little things that add big appreciation for all things hand made and custom. Solid 3/4 inch oak floors on both levels, custom kitchen with professional 6 burner stove & other stainless appliances, built-ins, pantry, pot/pan closet, gigantic dining room table perfect for full family gatherings and multiple Fujitsu split AC units that heat/cool to your liking. Large Merrimack iron fireplace wood burning insert rated for 2,000 sq ft, two living rooms, generously proportioned bedrooms, spa like bathroom, and smaller 4th bedroom converted to master closet that can work well for a nursery or office or back to an extra bedroom. Very versatile, very energy efficient. Finished heated attic with AC excellent for storage or other creative uses. Easy to maintain for an older home with all the hard work having been done for you. Only 4 owners over all these years. Land is sub dividable and potentially offers a very private building lot at the very back of the property, completely separate from the home and barn with a partially roughed in private driveway to access without taking anything away from what's already there. Create your own family compound or keep it in it's current glory. Private and perfectly positioned in today's market.