1699 Platte Clove Rd Elka Park, NY 12427

Located on highly desirable Platte Clove Road in Elka Park, this charming and beautifully maintained home is perfectly sited to take in the sweeping and majestic views of Indian Head and Sugarloaf Mountain. It is truly one of the loveliest roads in the region. There is much care, thought, and loving detail present in this newly renovated 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom house. The expansive front deck offers plenty of room for seating and relaxing. Enter the front door into the home which has magnificent hand-hewn antique beams throughout, from a local Hudson Valley barn, gorgeous oak floors, bluestone windowsills, and lots of light to fill the rooms, as the house faces Southwest. The living room has a warm and cozy gas Jotul fireplace, and large windows to take in the spectacular mountain vistas, the sunsets that can be seen are unparalleled. The sunny open kitchen/dining area has a Woodland Stove fireplace (RSF Delta Fusion), custom poured concrete countertops, stainless steel appliances, sliding barn door and custom cabinetry for lots of storage. Note the firewood "woodwaiter lift" behind the small door to pull wood up to the 2nd floor fireplace! Very efficient! There is a bedroom on the main floor, and a full bath with river stone flooring, and a custom rustic wood vanity. Up the unique bluestone steps to the 2nd floor, the main bedroom has many special and custom features, nooks, and built in cabinetry, cupboards and storage, a Woodland Stove fireplace, and an en suite bathroom with shower, rustic antique wood handmade vanity, and a sweet balcony and take in the views! The 3rd bedroom is roomy, featuring a custom made bunk bed, and has a rear facing balcony to enjoy the woods behind the house. There is a full bath at the top of the stairs, with river stone flooring. The property has lots of space for gardening, and there is a firepit for quiet evenings under the stars. Custom stonework behind the house, an enclosed outdoor shower, firewood storage shed, and a whole house generator. New DEP approved, high quality engineered septic behind the house, installed in 2020. Basement has lots of storage, newer washer and dryer, and on demand hot water tank. This exceptional and very loved property is close to some of the area's best hiking and outdoor activities such as the Indian Head Wilderness Trail. 10 minutes to Tannersville and Hunter. 20 minutes to Woodstock!