1081 Route 23aCatskill, NY 12414Price: $499,000

This recently built, highly efficient home on 2.7 park like acres makes an exceptional single-family residence and offers many lucrative opportunities. A long, meandering driveway leads to this striking 3-level 3 bedroom, 3 full bath dwelling, constructed with insulated concrete forms (ICF) and featuring radiant heated floors and a wood stove on the lower level to keep the entire house cozy. A very private setting amidst what seems like endless forest beyond, situated between two rock faces, the home is anchored by a stunning grotto out back and impressive stonework, including walls, patios, stone stairs, and terraced gardens with well-established perennials that provide blooms throughout much of the year. Enjoy a meditative repose in your own private Shangri-La--read a book, have a cook out or gather with friends. Porches and balconies on each side of the home offer a choice of vantage points from which you can enjoy views of the surrounding forest and landscaping. The versatile layout allows for a variety of uses. Currently configured as a single-family residence with a short-term rental (STR) on the upper level and a private entrance, this home offers potential for extra income. The lower level with full bath is ready for finishing or can be used as studio space. Highway Commercial zoning further expands the possibilities for this unique property. This home has a bucolic country feel, but it's conveniently located a few minutes West of Catskill at the gateway to the Catskill Mountains. Easy drive to both Catskill and Hudson and all they have to offer, including; the Amtrak train station, restaurants, galleries and all of the trappings of upstate living.