For $480K, this converted school in upstate New York is a magical country hideaway surrounded by wildflower gardens
Photos courtesy of Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty
You’d never know this charcoal-hued wood bungalow at 289 Tunnel Hill Road, surrounded by patios and wildflowers, was once a school. Asking $480,000, the 1875 schoolhouse in a corner of upstate New York that straddles the Hudson Valley and the Berkshires has been converted into a charming two-bedroom, two-bath country cottage on a half-acre of flower beds, chicken coops, and spaces for outdoor living that include an outdoor kitchen, a three-season porch, and a separate detached, air-conditioned office.
In the main space, high ceilings make the home’s 1,200 square feet of living space feel both spacious and cozy. Rustic wood beams and wood floors add warmth, as does a modern gas fireplace with an elegant stone surround.
A brick tile floor frames a lovely renovated kitchen with high-end appliances and chic, colorful finishes. A breakfast nook provides a prime spot for casual dining, just steps from the great outdoors.
What was once a front porch is now enclosed, making it a sunny room for dining or just spending long days enjoying the laid-back life the home embodies.
A private guest space with a daybed offers a similar retreat. Also on this floor are a full bath, a laundry room, a pantry, and storage space.
Upstairs are two bedrooms and a second bath. The home has been bestowed with 21st-century comforts like a full-house back-up generator and air conditioning.
The home’s surrounding grounds, however, steal the show. Wildflower and butterfly gardens are serviced by multiple sheds; a chicken coop sits among the gardens; a large patio with a full outdoor kitchen awaits long summer nights; a separate office is a dreamy, air-conditioned workspace–all just two-and-a-half hours north of New York City.
[Listing details: 289 Tunnel Hill Road by Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty]
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