4 Bradford Road, Forestburgh, NY 12777

'House No. 5' is part of Philwold, a quiet five-home enclave designed by Eugene Schoen for members of the Wechsler family in the late 1930s. Schoen created a compound Usonian in spirit -- channeling Frank Lloyd Wright's belief that a home should grow from its landscape. The house delivers on that promise with warm wood paneling, generous proportions, oak floors, and abundant natural light. Thoughtfully sited around Gilman Pond, No. 5 offers a rare combination of privacy, water access, and architectural pedigree. The entry sets the tone with a built-in bench-and-hook nook and powder room with bold wallpaper. Beyond, the living room opens wide -- wood-paneled and anchored by a wood stove with brick surround -- with a windowed dining alcove at the far end overlooking the pond. The den, clad in the same warm pine, works equally well as a media room, office, or ground floor bedroom, with a connecting full bath adding flexibility. The kitchen has been thoughtfully updated: cherry cabinetry,...