897 Lapla Rd Kingston, NY 12401

Seldom offered under 400k...Rare private log cabin in the woods on very quiet country road in the town of Marbletown, less than 20 minutes to historic hotspots of Stone Ridge, Woodstock, and Uptown Kingston. Enjoy local craft fairs, art galeries, antique stores, and plenty of other product from local artisans. Complete access to local libraries, great restaurants, local movie theatre, boutique supermarkets, bakeries, local cheese store, and numerous cafes providing no shortage of places to see and things to do. This under the radar location offers relatively quick access to a virtually endless supply of outdoor activities including walking and biking at the Ashokan Reservoir and other local rail trails, skiing at Hunter, Windham, and Belleayre Mountains, summer tubing or fishing on the Esopus Creek, kayaking on the Wallkill River or Rondout Creek, or perhaps hiking and climbing on the world famous Gunks of New Paltz and Gardiner! Visit the Stone Ridge Orchard, a sustainable farmed orchard with virtually endless varieties of apples and other fruit. Kelder's Farm is also within striking distance and they have great activities for kids, animals to feed, u-pick fruits, vegetables, pumpkins, etc. Located within striking distance to all the great things to do in Ulster County, you can also visit places like Minnewaska State Park, the Shawangunk Valley wine trials and vineyards, Mohonk and Sam's Point Preserves, Litman Park's extensive mountain biking trails, or perhaps the Shadowland Theatre to take in a show. Numerous streams, creeks, and rivers here and with large amounts of state other locally protected lands, the preservation of the area's beauty is quite apparent. A home for all seasons, weekenders, or full time use. This well built home, filled with custom details, comes complete with a large wood burning fireplace, vaulted ceilings, and the perfect kitchen to bring it all together. Open floor plan makes for an excellent entertaining space and the partially finished basement allows for numerous work from home possibilities or even give the kids the rec room they've always asked for. Large detached heated barn/studio/workshop building with high ceilings could be the clincher here, though. The space is literally perfect for musicians, artists, yogis, car enthusiasts, or anyone seeking to find their inner creative soul. It's possibly large enough to become an accessory apartment or guest quarters. Quite the offering for 2016 and may not last! Possibly the affordable upstate retreat you've been searching for! So much to do, see, and explore; a tranquil family retreat or romantic getaway that offers an outlet for creatives, thinkers, dreamers, and doers. Excellent Air BnB potential here for sure! Add the pool and hot tub and you may want to move upstate for good! 2 hours from Manhattan.