248 Academy StreetMargaretville, NY, 12455

SECLUDED 2 BEDROOM/ 1 BATH 1,116 SQUARE FOOT COUNTRY COTTAGE LOCATED JUST OUTSIDE OF MARGARETVILLE'S VILLAGE LIMITS, IN THE HEART OF THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS & MINUTES TO BELLEAYRE & PLATTEKILL MOUNTAINS - This c. 1960's updated hidden sanctuary features a large 14' x 18' living room with a stone fireplace with an energy-efficient woodstove insert, handsome hardwood floors, a galley kitchen and bright, skylit & windowed dining area looks out into the pines. (Crack the windows and enjoy the soothing sound of the mountain stream flowing down below!) The more recent 13' x 14' primary bedroom boasts a pine tongue & groove cathedral ceiling, wide plank flooring and a set of glass sliding doors leading out to the rock garden with perennials, a lilac bush and a natural sculptural garden accent plant known as a Harry Lauder's Walking Stick. For guests, you have a private 11' x 14' bedroom with propane "woodstove". The full bath has a ceramic tiled floor. There's also an 11' x 14' window-walled 3-seasons porch off the huge wrap-around bi-level deck and a covered deck area ideal for outdoor entertaining. Plus, a garden shed and mini-barn for all your tools & toys. This unique find is on .25 acre and is surrounded by a large tract of privately owned wooded mountainside. Note: The deeded ROW access road will require a 4-wheel drive vehicle. Total taxes: $3,399.