HIGH UP OVER THE ESOPUS: MID-CENTURY HOME WITH ITS OWN PRIVATE DOCK OVERLOOKING THE EVER-CHANGING ESOPUS & THE 161-ACRE, "ESOPUS BEND NATURE PRESERVE"! You’ll be amazed when you come to see this airy, mid-century, brick home overlooking the picturesque Esopus and its precious waterfront enclave. Right across the water from the house are 161 acres of forever wild land-The Esopus Bend Nature Preserve. Launch your kayak or canoe right from your lawn and explore the nature preserve and the long, winding waterway, or just admire the view from the home's large deck and patio, terraced gardens, and sizable picture windows. Watch the sun set over the hillside ridge beyond, lighting the water and sky with orange and violet flame! Situated at the end of a private lane, the house is elevated up on a promontory, with quiet and a feeling of seclusion. The mid-century, ranch-style structure has a well-maintained, period kitchen, opening on to a large dining room, which flows into the well-proportioned living room, with its large, 1950’s style, painted brick fireplace. Behind the living room is a spacious family room, replete with wet bar and fridge. A three-season sleeping room/screen porch is accessible from the family room and from the outdoors. The bedrooms are quiet, with good separation from the living spaces. The main bedroom has a small en suite bath. Recently constructed retaining walls create tiers of gardens on the slope leading to the waterfront. At water’s edge there is a ramp to a floating dock from which to launch your boat, or launch yourself for a swim during the warmer months! Sit on the dock under the spreading sycamores and watch for wildlife. Enjoy the local birds - blue herons, snowy egrets, hawks and eagles. The house is a short walk to the restaurants, theater and charming shops of the Village of Saugerties. It’s only a few minutes from the NYS Thruway, and conveniently situated about 20 minutes from Woodstock, Kingston and Catskill. Surrounded by water, mountains, and a vast nature preserve, this home has all the best of Catskills outdoor living with the convenience of town!