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Magical - Mystical - Historical - Secluded - Serene - Secret - Tranquil. These few words define this hidden oasis. A long private drive serpentines past pond and towering age-old maples, leading to a 1874 Italianate Victorian Villa and a series of New England style barns - cloistered together in such a way as to create an "Eric Sloane "canvas.

This homestead is steeped in history, having been part of the Van Rensselaer Patent. The land was cleared long before the American Revolution. This "manor" survives proudly as one of the areas' "Indian Camps" during the Anti- Rent War, a period of the American Evolution 1839 - 1846. The current manor house was built in 1874 as the farm flourished after the Civil War. Old photos show the house and out buildings taken after the house was built and subsequent photos give details to the home as late as 1910.

Today a laid-up stone wall encases the home in a pastoral setting of lush lawn, perennial flower beds, and age old locust trees. A warm and inviting tin-ceilinged reception hall greets the visitor or guest with the grace of floor to ceiling windows that provide verdant views. High ceilings grace this period architecture. A separate dining room flows into a lavish country kitchen with custom Hard Maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and warm wood floors. Original wainscoting and Rock Maple floor enhances the mud room entry with washer & dryer, ceramic tile floors and a dog grooming center. A further tour of the house unveils the formal parlor and bath with custom ceramic tile shower. The upstairs layout provides a master bedroom with full Victorian bath, and 3 guest bedrooms that are accessible by a rear staircase, allowing the sleeping area extended privacy.

Amenities abound such as southern exposure overlooking large swim pond, age-old apple orchard, stonewalled meadows, pasture and woods. A separate former blacksmith shed would make an ideal studio. All of this bucolic haven is laid out on over 140+ acres, an array of old roads, a stand of sugar maples and pines. Wildlife abounds. A level to gently-sloping topography provides ideal conditions for hiking and cross-country skiing.

Awaiting the devotee of history and nature seeking absolute privacy.