2 Beds
2 Baths
2,000 SqFt
2 Beds
2 Baths
2,000 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Pending
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,000 sqft
Price per Sqft $249
MLS Listing ID 20255366
Style Contemporary
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Year Built 1983
Annual Tax Amount $5,058
Tax Year 5058
Lot Size 25.600 Acres
Acres 25.6
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Hudson Valley Catskills Region Multiple List Service (Ulster County Board of REALTORS®)
Property Description
Set amid the scenic majesty of the Catskill Mountains, this extraordinary passive solar custom home was born from a Manhattan couple's late-1980s dream — a vision that blended the charm of old-world craftsmanship with the intelligence of nature's design. Built using ''envelope'' construction techniques to capture and circulate the earth's natural warmth and cooling, this residence stands as a true architectural conversation piece, that was featured in Country Living magazine.
A double row of south-facing skylights frames sweeping mountain views and captures abundant winter sunlight, while deep roof overhangs provide shade from the high summer sun. At the heart of the structure stands a stunning Finnish-style bluestone fireplace — both centerpiece and natural radiator — absorbing and radiating warmth throughout the home. A second-floor bedroom fireplace adds yet another cozy heat source.
Glass brick walls between the main living area and the soaring two-story solarium allow light to flow freely, nurturing a lush indoor greenhouse filled with mature plants and trees. Many of the home's doors are over 100 years old — thick, hand-crafted Dutch doors lovingly sourced from antique auctions to evoke timeless farmhouse charm. The Shaker-inspired kitchen cabinetry completes the home's warm, artisanal aesthetic.
Upstairs, the open loft overlooks the sunlit atrium below, creating a tranquil connection between the living spaces. The home's brand-new 35-year architectural roof (installed Fall 2025) ensures lasting protection for decades to come, complemented by a whole-house back up generator in case of power outages.
Set on 25 private acres, the property includes a detached garage with workshop/studio potential, overgrown woodland trails waiting to be rediscovered, and remnants of historic outbuildings that whisper stories of the past.
This is a living sculpture, a place of light, warmth, and possibility. Whether you're an artist, nature lover, or visionary ready to breathe new life into this inspired creation, the opportunity is here.
Priced to sell and ready for its next chapter — who will answer its call?
A 3D Walkthrough Tour is available in the digital Lookbook or by request from the listing agent.
Location
State NY
County Schoharie
Area Conesville
Zoning res
Interior
Heating Fireplace(s), Geothermal, Passive Solar
Cooling See Remarks
Flooring Hardwood, Slate
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Bedroom, Living Room, Wood Burning
Fireplace Yes
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
Garage Description 2.0
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage Yes
Building
Story 2
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Architectural Style Contemporary
Schools
High Schools Gilboa
School District Gilboa
Others
Tax ID 4
Virtual Tour https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=jmqNNUDYcxP&brand=0
