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This new Construction has bright rooms, sleek lines, amazing views and custom finishes! Set on 5 acres, this 3 bed, 2.5 bath contemporary home has an awe inspiring panoramic roof deck and open concept ground floor living space - almost complete and ready for you to move in. Central air cools the home and radiant white oak floors run throughout. The Bosch/Thermador appliances will make this a cook's paradise. Entertain in the dining room or warm up to the 3 sided gas fireplace in the combined living room. With views from every window one will never tire of the ever changing landscape. Ascend the floating white oak stairs to the sleeping level with 2 bright ample sized guest bedrooms which share a gorgeous full bath located in the common area. The generous owner suite with walk-in closet and spa bath featuring a luxury soaking tub with views, glass shower and double vanity. Keep going up to the 3rd level and out onto your own 800 sqf observation deck.

Modern. Mountain. Luxury. Three floors of sleek, modern comfort with incredible views of Hunter Mountain. Here’s your once-in-a-lifetime chance to enjoy a unique, artistic, newly constructed, owner-designed home AND the mountain lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of. No “builder-special”, every element of this escape was carefully chosen by the owner to contribute to its style and livability – the results are stunning; industrial accents meld seamlessly with artistic touches that complement the awesome Catskill Mountain scenery at the windows, creating a warm and energizing environment. The breezy layout, with its 14 ft ceilings, offers 3,072 sqft of living space. Enter on the mid-level and drop your things on the lovely live-edge bench in the foyer or in one of the 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 of which have balconies where you can look out for friends on Hunter Mountain’s slopes. Upstairs, you’ll find the main living area with a sleek open kitchen featuring wi-fi enabled appliances, a half bath, a living room with a beautiful gas fireplace, doors out onto the full-length deck, a dining area, and a private master suite that’s all about luxury. Downstairs, you’ll find the perfect space for entertaining guests. There’s a billiard room, media area, an inviting guest bath with a sauna, and the storage space you need for the toys that come with a mountain lifestyle. A stone walkout leads to the huge, flat backyard where you can soak up the sunshine as you take in views of the ski slopes.

Designed around a series of courtyards, Pinwheel House is all about the modulation of indoor and outdoor spaces. A series of partitions adjacent to the house – akin to the arms of a pinwheel – create pockets of space designed for different outdoor moments. Spaces for outdoor dining, private patios from each bedroom, and a large rear deck are all critical to the design of the home. Careful arrangement of the exterior planes will also curate views of the surrounding landscape and provide a sense of privacy. Ultimately intended as a relaxing retreat, Pinwheel House will feature two generous bedroom suites with luxurious bathrooms and floor-to-ceiling windows. Resting on a densely wooded lot, Pinwheel House is a single story, two-bed, two- bath home. A generous overhang wraps around much of the home, serving as a shield from the occasional rainstorm. Pinwheel House has been designed to easily accommodate empty-nesters, a small family, or even two vacationing couples who are seeking to immerse themselves in nature and recharge from the chaos that is everyday life. A generous open plan kitchen, living, and dining area with suites on either end enables get-togethers without sacrificing privacy. On either side of the central volume is a bedroom suite complete with access to a private patio, expansive closet spaces, and refined bathrooms designed for complete relaxation. A flat roof, modern fixtures, and polished concrete floors with radiant heating only add to the appeal of the design. The optional additions of an in-ground pool and lower pool deck would only bolster the feeling that this is a tranquil oasis. Other available additions include a one-bed, one-bath guest house and a carport.

This is upstate living at it's best with gorgeous perennial plantings and an inground heated pool. There is a beautiful mix of country and contemporary as you walk through the barn-style front doors into the main, open living area. Notice the wide, wood floors (with radiant heat), big bright windows, warm recessed lighting and wood stove. The light, fresh kitchen pairs Viking appliances with a beautiful farm sink and the large island features a beverage cooler. Open the French doors wide to the large screened-in porch for added dining and living space with outdoor access to the bluestone patio and firepit. Perfect for entertaining guests! The first floor also features a full bath and bedroom (currently being used as a den) with another set of French doors leading to the patio. Up the stairs find bedrooms on either end of the hallway, a lovely office (which could easily serve as 4th bedroom) and two full baths. The primary bedroom is way more than that, it is a true magical suite. Imagine waking up and stretching your arms out on the 12x12 balcony with nothing between you and mother nature. Also included are two walk-in closets and a spacious bathroom featuring ceramic floor tile, double sinks, shower and soaking tub. Both the bedroom balcony and screened-in porch overlook the fenced-in backyard with granite steps leading down to the pristine inground pool flanked by a row of hydrangeas. The two car garage and clean finished basement, both with interior access, offer plenty of storage for bikes, skis, work out room, etc.

Enjoy smart living in this handcrafted architect-designed modern cabin in sold-out Hudson Woods. Sited on 3.3 landscaped acres with mountaintop views, garage and carport, every need and want have been anticipated with significant upgrades and technological conveniences. Walls of glass face the view and bring the outside in, visually expanding the comfortable and spacious interior. Extensive use of white oak on floors, walls, ceilings and cabinetry offers a rustic counterpoint to the modern aesthetic, and is especially evident in the dramatic entry hall with its artfully designed storage wall. The open kitchen, with a dazzling blue tiled backsplash, is outfitted with Miele, Sub-Zero and Smeg appliances, concrete countertops and custom Bulthaup island and pantry. A Wittus wood stove in the great room augments the radiant floor heating, and central air throughout keeps things cool in warmer months. Bedrooms are spacious and include intelligently fitted closets, and bathrooms are spa-chic, with a deep soaking tub in the primary suite. There are handcrafted finishes throughout, including custom door and window hardware, luxe lighting fixtures and thoughtfully designed window treatments. Wide cedar decking wraps around two sides of the home and is accessed by tall sliders from the living/dining area, allowing for delightful warm-weather entertaining, while the lower-level great room and bedrooms open to another deck that runs the length of the house. Nearby points of interest include Mohonk Preserve, Minnewaska State Park, Westwind Orchard and the Kingston Arts District.

New Construction! This secluded 3 bedroom 2 bath Energy Star™ Lindal Cedar Home™ features a Life Breath System and Polished Concrete floors with radiant heat throughout. The kitchen is built for entertaining with a large wrapping island, custom range hood and Monogram LP Range. Your family and guests will enjoy sitting around the island while gazing at the fireplace (Valor 1700K 50" with Murano Decorative Glass) and spectacular seasonal mountaintop views through the Multi-Slide Sliding Glass Door. The home is situated on 18.3 park-like acres and set up to accommodate a 50KW generator on demand with a transfer switch in place. Proximity to the village of New Paltz (5 minute bike ride), Wallkill Rail Trail, River to Ridge trail, Mohonk Preserve, Mohonk Mountain House, Minnewaska State Park and numerous restaurants, farm stands, wineries and hard cider venues.

Ridge Rise is a two story house that features a glass walled dining space and lots of wall space for meaningful artwork. Featuring a generous pantry and kitchen island space, this home is perfect for those that love entertaining, family cooking, or experimenting with fresh and local ingredients from local Hudson Valley farms. Echoing the dining room below, the main bedroom overlooks the ridge and is the perfect space for the early bird who doesn’t want to miss the sunrise. Ridge Rise is a two-bed, two-and-a-half bath home that also features a flex space, which can easily become a home office, guest bedroom, playroom or workout space. Balanced at the edge of a steep cliff drop, the home showcases views of both the Hudson Valley and its forest surroundings. The home’s twin two story volumes are separated by a double height entryway that is framed by floor-to-ceiling windows. To the right of the entryway is a cozy living room, featuring a wood-burning stove and sliding glass doors. To the left, the kitchen and dining areas feature a large island with room for bar-style seating. A dedicated pantry makes this kitchen ideal for a home chef, but it could also easily function as additional storage space. The dining area features three walls of windows, flooding the area with natural light. Nestled between the dining and living spaces is the rear deck, with ample space for outdoor entertaining. Rounding out the first floor are a conveniently located mud room, laundry room, and powder room. An open-riser stair in the living area wraps around the wood stove and creates a cozy reading nook. The home is designed to be efficient and elegant, and is thoughtfully programmed to account for a modern life in the Hudson Valley.

Plan Séquence is a single story home that focuses key frame views within a shifted floor plan. Designed as a contrast to the verticality of the surrounding forest, this extended horizontal design sits perpendicular to the ridge line and features an abundance of outdoor spaces and living areas. Plan Séquence is a luxurious single story, two-bed, two-bath home. Encompassing 2271 square feet, the house also incorporates a dedicated home office and a multifunctional space. As you approach the entry, the house evokes a sense of serenity. Its clean lines, abundance of windows, and oversized concrete steps draw you to the entrance. The entry foyer divides the open plan living space from the primary suite and secondary bedroom. The living space is anchored by a sleek and modern kitchen that offers ample room for storage among its many cabinets and exposed wooden shelves. A generous kitchen island provides plenty of space to both craft your favorite recipe and open a bottle of wine with friends. An elegant wood burning fireplace with exposed wood storage helps to differentiate the living room from the dining area and kitchen. In the more private bar of the home, the main suite features a walk-in closet, wet room shower and tub area, and ample space for your favorite piece of furniture. A multi-functional space that could be outfitted as a lounge, work space, gym or playroom separates the main suite from the guest bedroom and bath. As illustrated by the entryway approach, the muted tones and refined materials utilized throughout the project invoke a calming atmosphere.

Resting at the top of a wooded knoll, Skylark is designed as an expression of the joy and exuberance of life. Originally inspired by the energy of a bird, this is a home that balances passions with practicality. The two story volume features two bedroom suites on the lower level and a main bedroom suite on the second. Designed as a nesting perch, the upper floor features views to both east and west, an expansive main bath and an open nook, ideal for a reading area or work space. Featuring a number of work-from-home spaces, generously-sized bedrooms, and lots of outdoor entertaining space, Skylark is the ideal full-time family residence or weekend getaway for friends. Occupying 2383 square feet, Skylark is a two story three-bed, three-bath home featuring a flexible office space. The home features an open floor plan with a sizable chef’s kitchen, dining area, and living space with a wood-burning stove. Floor-to-ceiling windows, sliding glass doors, and clerestory windows line the eastern facade, allowing daylight to flood the room. The covered back deck takes advantage of the long evening light from the west, while the front deck is perfect for morning coffee and afternoon hangouts. The three bedrooms are located in the northernmost volume of the house. At the end of the first floor hall you will find two guest bedrooms, both complete with ensuite bathrooms. Ample windows frame views from each bedroom to the west, while modest closets provide enough space for guests or children’s toys. On the second floor, the primary bedroom takes advantage of both eastern and western exposure, with windows on three sides of the room. An open lofted area overlooks the stair, with a simple built-in workspace or possibilities for a reading nook.

Canopy offers unparalleled views of the natural landscape and, embracing its namesake, this treehouse style home elevates the primary living space to the second floor. Floor-to-ceiling windows on either side of the elongated volume will give the effect of being in and amongst the trees, while the extra height on the home guarantees views to both east and west. A grand double-height entryway draws visitors upstairs, while both ground level and second floor decks connect indoor and outdoor spaces. Canopy is a two story, three-bed, three-bath home that hugs a steep ridge line overlooking the Hudson Valley. This unique house is a reversed two story plan - stilts elevate the main living space to the second floor of the home, accentuating sweeping views of the eastern valley and of Kaaterskill Wild Forest to the west. A two story atrium space at the first floor entryway evokes a sense of grandeur as you ascend to the floating second story. The kitchen, dining area, and living space form a long, linear bar and are lined by floor-to-ceiling windows on two sides. The kitchen features a large island with ample space to cook and entertain guests, with space for bar-style seating. The living room is anchored by a fireplace wall which continues from the lower floor atrium space. At the northern end of the second floor is the main suite, featuring a separate toilet room, double sink, and a wet room area with a shower and freestanding tub. The southern end of the home, connected via a walkway across the atrium space, contains two additional bedrooms, with a shared bathroom between them. On the first floor, a laundry room, additional bathroom and flex space round out the floor plan. The floating second floor creates two lower exterior spaces - a covered carport area and a lower deck ideal for entertaining in all weather conditions.

Legato is a home that embraces open, flowing spaces that connect different parts of the home. A grand two story entry and stair links public and private spaces, while an open plan first floor features floor-to-ceiling windows that blur the line between interior and exterior. Designed with a family in mind, Legato provides generous, flowing spaces intended for time spent together, but that also accommodate the need for quiet work and reflection, with multiple office spaces and cozy nooks in both levels of the home. Legato is a two-story, three-bed, three-bath home. The home is clad using stucco and cedar, achieving visual distinction between the two volumes. Upon entering the home, one finds a bright and airy foyer with floor-to-ceiling windows on either side. A central walkway crosses the space, but both sides of the foyer are left open to the upstairs, creating a double height space. To the left of the entrance is an open plan kitchen, dining, and living room. The kitchen boasts a large island and plenty of built-in storage that blends seamlessly with the fireplace hearth. The first floor of the home is designed to maximize windows, allowing space to flow seamlessly from interior to exterior. A covered patio is the perfect place to watch a thunderstorm, while a second open patio is ideal for a summer barbecue. On the opposite side of the foyer you will find a flex space - with a built-in desk along one wall, the space is a great home office - but is also big enough to accommodate an extra guest, workout equipment or a kids’ playroom. An open staircase in the foyer leads to the second floor. Upstairs, the main suite occupies the southern volume of the house and features a spacious shower and separate freestanding tub as well as its own balcony, perfect for that quiet morning coffee. The additional two bedrooms share a bathroom, complete with a set of double sinks and a private toilet room. Rounding out the second floor is a cozy office space and a separate laundry room, as well as an expansive hallway lounge that is ideal for a kids’ hangout space, library or work space.