169 Benner Rd Red Hook, NY 12571

Sit on the front porch of this spacious, private, and light-filled home and you may just forget the worries of the world for a little while! A five minute drive to groceries, schools, and the center of the vibrant Village of Red Hook. This well maintained home has room for everyone and spaces to work and recreate as needed. 9-foot ceilings and large windows provide an abundance of natural light throughout with views from every window. Watch the wild turkey, fox, deer, owls, and fireflies who visit often. Pine wood floors and Vermont Castings wood stove on the first floor add warmth and the large, open, and welcoming kitchen is truly the hub of the home. A cook's dream residential/professional range and hood, new appliances, and storage galore! Large deck just off kitchen to wine and dine day and night. Entertaining is easy here. Current owners extended the deck to include a walkway to an above ground pool to cool off on those hot summer days! This property is serene and inspirational with 6.8 acres of fields and woods. Mature landscaping includes flowering shrubs, trees and sun and shade loving perennials, bluestone steps and walkway. Mowed paths for nature walks throughout lead to a shared pond to ice skate, kayak, and perhaps throw in a fishing rod! Lots of sunny open fields for opportunities of extensive veggie gardens, fruit trees, and whatever your heart desires. As a super bonus, you'll find in the lower level walk-out (direct to 2-car garage) a large finished space (28.5 x 25) that can be used as a media/family room, gym, office/maker/craft space, office or whatever fits your needs.