Looking for a country home without large acreage to manage and maintain? Want to downsize but still need to have some space for guests? This 3 bed, 2 bath, 1496 Sq ft ranch in Spencertown checks all those boxes. Built in 1965, the home sits back from the road on just 0.77 acres, but overlooks the neighbor's pasture out back so it feels like you have much more space. Inside enjoy single level living, hard wood floors, a large picture window with a beautiful pastoral view and fireplace in the main living area along with space for a dining table. The galley kitchen sits right off the foyer and features tile floors, oak cabinets, plus the washer and dryer for convenience. There are 2 bedrooms and a full bath with a walk in shower at the far end of the house. On the opposite end of the house sits the primary suite wing, built in 1985. It features wide plank pine floors that were just refinished, a 2nd fireplace, an ensuite bath with clawfoot soaking tub, and a deck on both sides. Wake up to pastoral views and roll out of bed on to the deck to enjoy your morning coffee. Beyond the larger deck is a terraced garden with space for al fresco dining and a sweet hammock tucked into a shady corner, the perfect spot for an afternoon nap. There is also an attached 1 car garage and an unfinished basement under the original house for storage and has the potential for workshop space or home gym. The Buderus boiler with 3 zones was replaced 5 years ago and the hot water heater has a switch to turn off when you leave town. The large front yard has a park like feeling with a variety of trees between the house and the road. And of course the location is great and convenient. The upside of living on a state route is that it's always plowed quickly in the winter. Right down the road is Spencertown Academy a hub of creative activity. Beebe Hill and Harvey Mountain State Forests are just to the east for those outdoor enthusiasts and the Berkshires just beyond that. The house is only 5 minutes from the Taconic State Parkway and 7 minutes to the Village of Chatham where you will find all your amenities, groceries, plus great restaurants, shops, Crandell Theater, and the future Shaker Museum. Private showings start on June 18th.
