8 Don Irwin Rd, Prattsville, NY 12468

This pristinely renovated 1880's farmhouse sits in a location second to none. At the base of Bearpen Mountain, the property is adjacent to miles of hiking and snowmobile trails, 1,000 feet to Bearpen Mountain Sports and centrally located among 4 ski destinations: 20 minutes to Windham Mountain Club and Hunter Mountain Ski resort, 30 to Belleayre mountain Ski Center and Plattekill Mountain. Rebuilt upon the stone foundation and frame of the original structure, this home offers all of the comfort and convenience of a brand-new build with the charm and vibes of a historic home. The classic covered front porch shelters the front entry and is the perfect place to sit and take in the surrounding mountains. Just off the entryway, the spacious kitchen offers a generous island with seating, butcher-block counters, all-new stainless appliances and stylish navy blue cabinetry that sets the mood for the home. Adjacent to the kitchen, the welcoming living area is flanked by a sunny dining space to the left and an enclosed, outdoor porch for extended-season outdoor living to the right. The first-floor primary bedroom suite features a tiled bath with radiant heat, oversize shower, full-size washer-gas dryer, and a walk-in closet. Completing the main floor is a convenient 1/2 bath and utility closet. Upstairs are two spacious, sunny bedrooms, an additional full bath and a large, flexible loft space, suitable for a variety of purposes. Plenty of large, new windows let in loads of sunlight and spectacular views. Exposed, reinforced beams on both levels nod to the home's history and impart a rustic-modern appeal. Luxury vinyl flooring throughout offers visual continuity and plentiful lighting fixtures leave no corner unlit, closet space is thoughtful and generous Light pine tongue and groove walls bring it all together and impart a natural warmth. The newly installed home systems include a new well, plumbing, electric and a Rinnai condensing combi-boiler for propane-powered hot water and 4 zone baseboard heat. The stone wall basement is foam insulated above the frost line and boasts a fresh poured concrete floor. French drains surround the home, keeping it perfectly dry, Outside, a private stream-side grotto on the Little West Kill is the hidden jewel of the newly landscaped property featuring an expansive lawn, perennial plantings, mini meadow, wooded paths, stone fire pit and storage shed. Perfect for a weekend home or full-time residence, this is a special property that will appeal to lovers of older homes and new homes alike, preserved and modernized for generations to come.