Situated in the heart of renowned foxhunting territory of Orange County Hunt, this gorgeous custom home provides the amenities of the country, yet it is ready for large gatherings at a moment~s notice. The home is nestled in hardwood trees and provides a serene oasis with views of grazing horses. The 25-acre property consists of 10 acres of lush grazing divided into 3 paddocks, 15 acres of hardwood forest, and 1,000 feet of frontage along the historic Little River. For the equestrian, there is abundant ride out with trails throughout the property and direct access to miles and miles of additional trails. The property includes a 4-stall barn with a heated tack room, wash stall and grain room - and plenty of room in the upper hayloft. All the paddocks have run-in sheds with ample room for the horses ~ and the barn has an attached back porch.The house is sited so the great room is flush with morning light entering the expansive wall of energy efficient windows. During summer, the house is shaded by tall mature trees giving their shade late in the afternoon. As the evening draws near the two-story entrance foyer allows more filtered sunlight to again brighten the great room and the crystals of the Schonbeck chandelier in the dining refract the setting sun with whimsical splatters of light on the dining room and hallway walls. The main floor master comes with a private porch with a woods view ~ the perfect place for a morning coffee. The cozy porch with fireplace can be accessed by the master bedroom via the back deck ~ or directly off the main hallway. Coming in from the garage you will access the mudroom, complete with deep sink, cabinets, dog shower, powder room, kitchen pantry and a large coat closet. The outside door features a dog door to access the fenced in dog yard. Three upstairs bedrooms, one with en suite bath, provide plenty of room for family or visiting friends. A fully equipped apartment with private outside access can be used for an au pair or in-law suite, business offices, or an income generating opportunity. The downstairs walkout has a finished rec room with mahogany paneling, complete bar kitchen, shower bath, built-in bookcases and a separate home theater. The unfinished basement offers approximately 2,000 sq ft of potential to increase the living space. Please ask for additional documents providing more detail about this home, plats, well/septic info, house plans, and much more to prepare for your purchase.
