1699 State Route 28a West Hurley, NY 12491

The Monarch is nestled on seven acres at the end of a private tree-lined driveway in a quiet hollow between two fields, adjacent to the stunning Ashokan Reservoir and surrounding mountains. Signature to the Mariposa series, this modern home is topped with a dynamic butterfly roof-line and champions carbon minimalism. This 1859 square foot 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence, features impressive detail, functionality, and character. Upon entering, the convenient mudroom isolates the interior from ambient temperatures, allowing the honed concrete floors throughout to provide warmth and efficiency, complementing the near-zero thermal bridging due to high-grade insulation. Next, you’re met with the kitchen and dining area with exceptional ceiling heights, a spacious living area featuring a custom wood-burning fireplace and a stunning central stringer staircase leading to the second floor. The first level room with a sliding door exiting to the rear is perfectly positioned for accessibility, privacy and forest views. The guest bath offers a walk-in shower and a solid surface sink by Control both outfitted with Grohe fixtures. The laundry room with storage space and large Samsung washer and dryer units complete this singular offering. Within the generously sized kitchen, custom cabinetry is featured along with quartzite countertops and island replete with supplemental storage, ideal for both every day and occasional entertaining. The kitchen is outfitted with premium Viking, Kitchen Aid and Samsung appliances including a 4 burner gas cook top, a vented hood, a double door fridge and a dishwasher. The deep Kraus sink is complemented by Grohe fixtures. On the second level, the master and secondary bedrooms are optimally positioned, offering maximum privacy and light, both with corner windows. The Master Suite features a large closet and ample space for a California king. The master bath features a modern solid surface 72-inch soaking tub by Control set beside corner windows, with a picture window framing the walk-in shower. Australian cypress flooring, continuous trim, and glass doorknobs throughout are just some of the special touches which make the interior design of this unique home stand apart. The top floor is the epitome of peace with the cascading roof-line expanding up and out towards a corner wall of windows enchanting the view of an open field surrounded by lichen-covered trees. The perfect spot for an office, children's playroom or your very own yoga studio in this Catskills retreat. The constant pressure well pump provides water to the two full baths and an on-demand hot water heater supplies endless hot water. The building envelope is so tightly constructed The Monarch has a Heat Recovery Ventilator bringing fresh air into the entire house hourly. If you need to relax after a long week there’s a 5 person outdoor hot tub to keep you warm while you enjoy the fresh air in solitude. The Monarch is alarmed with high-end security and fire system with multiple keypad locations providing safety and security. You can listen to music throughout the whole house on the Bluetooth sound system. The standing seam metal roof done by a master roofer was designed to last the life of the house. The siding is vertical Shou sugi ban an ancient Japanese technique used to preserve wood, the species is Siberian Larch.