8 Arbutus StreetPutnam Valley, NY 10579Price: $624,900

Charming, Well-built Red-Brick Home Offering Two Bedrooms while Living Like a Three-bedroom. Situated in a quiet, low-traffic neighborhood within the private Roaring Brook Lake community, the property is near approximately 100 acres of protected land. Residents enjoy lake rights and access to the natural beauty and recreational opportunities of the picturesque 115-acre lake, which measures approximately 3.5 miles around. Owned by the same family for 60 years, this lovingly cared-for home features hardwood floors, wide-plank prefinished maple flooring and a wood-burning stove in the living room, marble tile flooring in the entryway, fresh interior paint, and an updated marble bathroom. The renovated kitchen includes granite countertops, a tumbled-marble backsplash, tile flooring, and stainless-steel appliances approximately two years old. The roof is approximately nine years old and features 40-year architectural shingles. The walk-out lower level includes a recreation room with a full bathroom, along with nearly 1,000 square feet of unfinished flex space ready to be customized as a home office, gym, hobby room, workshop, or additional storage. A deck overlooks the large backyard, offering plenty of space for outdoor entertaining. Additional features include a detached two-car garage and an 8-by-10-foot storage shed. Just one minute from the Taconic State Parkway, the home is conveniently located for an easy commute to New York City.