35 Cragswood Rd New Paltz, NY 12561

Magical in every way, this contemporary custom built home sits on 20 lush acres at the foot of the Shawangunk Ridge and accessible to the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail.You must see and feel this home to truly appreciate the beauty and the energy that surround it. This unique 2,032+ sq ft home is sited on one of New Paltz's most sought after roads. Set way back off the road, the long meandering driveway leads you to a beautiful private plot of land surrounded by perennial landscaping, organic gardens, mature trees and dense woods. Nature is abundant here as beautiful sounds echo off the large pond. Lie in a chaise lounge on the vast lawn, take a run or a walk around the the private trails, enjoy the chemical free hot-tub set into the rear deck, drench in the outdoor shower after a long day in the mountains, or read a book and relax under the covered back porch. Unplug. Enter the home into the entry foyer with soaring ceilings and floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace with efficient wood-burning insert, which is the centerpiece of the home. The custom kitchen has hand-hewn cabinets, granite counter-tops, stainless appliances, and a large open dining area. Large Anderson casement windows are throughout for woodland views. The main floor also features three spacious bedrooms. Two with an electric fireplace, large closets, and a shared full bathroom. The third is an over-sized master bedroom with ensuite master bathroom, and multiple closets. The spiral steel and oak staircase will lead you to the second floor which has custom steel and oak railings designed and installed by Fall Fittings metal artists. The second floor features a large room ideal for a 4th bedroom or media room, and the cat walk leads to an open office/library space with bright natural light. The lower level is meticulously finished adding additional square footage ideal for guests or in-law suite. A large open area doubles as an additional sleeping space or gameroom coupled with a spacious media room/living room with a gas fireplace, bar area with beverage fridge, new cabinets and granite countertops. The lower level also calls for avid athletes with a private exercise room built out for indoor training and an incredible indoor endless pool equipped with DVD recording/video monitoring and underwater mirrors for triathletes/swimmers or for you and your children. The lower level also features a full bathroom with standing shower and plenty of room for storage. Operated as a successful Bed and Breakfast in the past, the home comes with a transferable Bed and Breakfast permit. The house also has a private laundry room/pantry and two-car attached garage. Many updates have been done here throughout both the interior and exterior. All that is left to do is pack your belongings and come experience the magic of 35 Cragswood and all that New Paltz has to offer.