297 Bellvale Lakes Rd Warwick, NY 10990

Quintessential Hudson Valley 18th century stone farmhouse dating from circa 1782, sited on 49 bucolic acres featuring wide expanses of level field acreage extending to Wickham lake, with areas of wetlands, marshes, farm fields and creeks. The magnificent, largely original stone home of about 2800 sf, stands set back from Bellvale Lakes road, and it embodies colonial NY. The main level features center hall, large formal dining room, living room, den/office, full bath and spacious eat-in kitchen with wood burning stove. Two functioning stone fireplaces, one in the living room and one in the den offer character and warmth to the first level. A bluestone patio with wisteria covered pergola, overlooks the grounds just off the kitchen, and is perfect for entertaining or relaxing and taking in westerly sunset views across the Warwick Valley. The second level offers a spacious butterfly floorplan and centered around a central sitting room are 5 bedrooms and a full bathroom. Many areas of the home feature gorgeous original detail from the 18th and 19th century including delightful wide wood plank flooring as seen, and hand hewn exterior stonework. Flanking the stone circular driveway are additional substantial structures including a 2 car barn/garage complex, with workshop space and a 2nd floor open loft space. A separate 2-stall horse barn is nearby. Other highlights include perennial gardens, a replica miniature laundry house and an artesian spring. The home is served by a brand new drilled well and new septic system, both completed in 2022. It also has a standby generator for backup power needs. Unique, rare, enchanting and outstanding. Lovingly owned by the same family since the mid 1940's, the property and home are from the era of subsistence farming and the home still wears all the hallmarks of such authentic lifestyle.