187 Beaver Hill Road, Conesville, NY 12076

One-of-a-Kind Passive Solar Home on 25 Private Acres Set amid the scenic majesty of the Catskill Mountains, this extraordinary passive solar custom home was born from a Manhattan couple's late-1980s dream — a vision that blended the charm of old-world craftsmanship with the intelligence of nature's design. Built using ''envelope'' construction techniques to capture and circulate the earth's natural warmth and cooling, this residence stands as a true architectural conversation piece, that was featured in Country Living magazine. A double row of south-facing skylights frames sweeping mountain views and captures abundant winter sunlight, while deep roof overhangs provide shade from the high summer sun. At the heart of the structure stands a stunning Finnish-style bluestone fireplace — both centerpiece and natural radiator — absorbing and radiating warmth throughout the home. A second-floor bedroom fireplace adds yet another cozy heat source. Glass brick walls between the main … read more …