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When the current owners bought this property in 2021, they fell in love with the idea of a beach house in the Catskill Mountains. Five years later, they’re still in love with the reality of it — but family plans have shifted, and it’s time to pass the keys to the next chapter. Their loss is your extraordinary gain, because they’ve spent these years investing in everything that makes this place even better than when they found it.

Recent improvements include a brand-new roof (2026), a new whole-house generator, new decking and stairs descending from the second-floor rear deck to the back yard, a new gazebo at the pond’s edge, and a new garden shed. These aren’t cosmetic touches — they’re the kind of upgrades that mean the next owner can simply move in and start living.

The Property

Sited on 18 Catskill Mountain acres, this magazine-worthy property opens with a ¾-acre pond ringed by a genuine beach, a tiki hut plumbed with water, a refrigerator, and umbrellas — and now a new gazebo at the water’s edge, perfect for shaded afternoons and evening cocktails as the light comes down over the mountains.

Beach life in upstate New York. It still surprises people. It shouldn’t.

Inside the Home

The house is a tribute to joy, movement, and custom craftsmanship. Hand-crafted moldings frame every door and window, and fanatical attention to detail runs through every living space.

Start with the 27 x 40 foot, glass-on-three-sides living-room — full-sized banana trees (with bananas) thrive in here, and the current owners play volleyball year-round. From there, step into the open kitchen, dining, and family room, which is simply jaw-dropping at 23 x 18 feet. The chef’s kitchen features granite counters, a Jenn-Air six-burner cooktop with high-velocity exhaust, stainless steel appliances, and a center island — with sink, microwave, and dishwasher — that runs a full 12 feet long.

The beach is visible from virtually every room, but the meal space is where the view earns its keep. The attached family room offers a fireplace and a balcony overlooking the lawn and beach beyond. Step out onto the 17-foot rear deck for unbroken mountain views — and from there, descend the brand-new decking stairs to the back yard, an upgrade that finally connects the home’s upper level to the lawn and beach the way it always should have.

Also on the upper floor: a full bathroom with dual sinks, additional storage, and a guest bedroom with private balcony and views that never stop.

The Main Floor

Four bedrooms anchor the main level. The master suite reads like a movie set — windows to the world, a private sitting balcony, and a master bathroom fit for royalty: glass-and-tile shower, double sinks, and a 12 x 8 foot walk-in closet. Two additional large bedrooms, an enormous full bath, and a dedicated laundry room complete this side of the floor.

Across the grand entrance hall, a 10 x 11 foot mudroom connects to the garage and a fifth bedroom or home office (plumbed with a sink). The full, high-ceilinged basement is partially finished at 55 x 30, with double doors opening to the lower patio.

The Land

Acres of beautifully maintained lawn stretch from the house to the pond, framed by impressive Catskill Mountain views. A new garden shed keeps tools tucked away and the lawn uncluttered. This is true country living built for entertaining in all four seasons — and with the new whole-house generator now installed, the power stays on through whatever the Catskills throw at it.

Systems & Comfort

Seven-zone radiant heat from a propane furnace. Central air throughout. New roof (2026). Whole-house generator. The bones, the systems, and the recent capital improvements all do the talking — there is nothing here waiting to be fixed.

The current owners loved every minute of life on this property. They built on what was already special, took care of what mattered, and are now ready for the next family to make their own memories on the beach, in the gymnasium, around the pond, and across these 18 remarkable acres.

It’s rare for a property like this to come back to market. Don’t wait on it.