Riverfront Estate w/ Swimming Pond & Hiking Trails

Highlights: Gorgeous multi-building compound residence with hot tub, sauna, private trails, river frontage on the Esopus, two waterfalls, chefs kitchen, and multiple living rooms all with fireplaces. Very private, yet minutes to Kingston.

Surrounded by dense woods on the upper run of the Esopus Creek, Ashokan Acres is the perfect place to rest, recharge, and rejuvenate. Amenities galore provide onsite recreational opportunities rarely found in one spot - fishing, hiking, swimming, reading nooks, the full spa experience, movie room, and plenty of space to have a quiet moment, even with a large group.

The historic stone main house is a wonderful blend of two worlds. Built upon a residence created in 1703, a recent addition, with soaring ceilings and cleverly hidden technology, is gently grafted onto the older, heritage wing. This combination creates beautiful moments - 3 living rooms all with fireplaces, thick stone walls, a contemporary kitchen and dining room, and a wall of glass giving far reaching views of the property and nearby mountain ranges. Access to a dining deck, terraces, four good sized bedrooms, and a game and media room give anyone staying the full experience of estate living. For dinner, 15 minutes in either direction will put you in a great restaurant in either Kingston, Stone Ridge, or Woodstock. Or take advantage of the homes’ spacious and well stocked kitchen, where the professional grade appliances, pantry, and island seating will no doubt contribute to the makings of a great meal.

For those that are traveling in a larger group, the nearby guest house provides further sleeping quarters for 6 with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a full kitchen. The cottage also houses the gym /exercise room, a mezzanine office area and has its own laundry. With a main level bedroom and bathroom, this second house could prove an easy stay for guests who don’t wish to use stairs..

Outside, spread among the 120 acres are multiple private hiking trails and terraced seating areas. The front south facing stone patio overlooks a lawn area and forest, the historic screened barn, and the swimming pond. The grounds are magical, with gorgeous plantings, fairy lights, total privacy, and over a mile of Esopus river frontage with excellent trout fishing. Up on a massive rock ledge formation sits the hot tub and sauna, the perfect spot for star gazing while you soak.

Like all Upstate Place properties, this home has a pack n’ play, highchair, baby bath etc. available to make even the smallest guest’s stay welcoming and easy.

Ashokan Acres would ideally suit a multi generational family or groups of friends vacationing together.

FEATURES AND AMENITIES
• Gourmet chefs kitchen
• Dining area with seating for 8
• TV’s
• Work / office area
• Books, games, pool table, piano
• Wi-Fi - very good
• Air Conditioning

OUTDOOR FEATURES
• Private 120 acre estate
• Hot tub (Open all year)
• Sauna
• Swimming pond w/ dock
• Screened historic barn
• Terraces
• Fire-pit
• Barbecue gas grill
• Driveway parking for 8 vehicles

FAMILY FRIENDLY
• Crib and bedding
• Highchair
• Childrens plates, bowls, and cups
• Toys and games
• Baby Bath
• Child / baby gates

LAYOUT
Two Multi Level Homes
Main House :
Main / ground floor level has the living room, kitchen, dining room, family room, powder room and laundry.
Upper level 1 has bedroom with ensuite bathroom
Upper level 2 has three further bedrooms, including primary suite with its own bathroom and a second hallway bathroom for the other bedrooms
Lower level has the media room and games room
Cottage / Guest House :
Main / ground floor level has the kitchen, living room, bedroom with bathroom, exercise room, and laundry
Upper level has two bedrooms, hallway shared bathroom, and mezzanine office / sitting area

BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS
Main House
• Bedroom 1 - Main (half-stair), Queen bed plus desk
• Bathroom 2 - Ensuite with walk-in shower
• Bedroom 2 - Upper level, King bed
• Bathroom 2 - Ensuite with steam shower and vanity
• Bedroom 3 - Upper level, Queen bed with desk
• Bedroom 4 - Upper level, bunk beds 2 twin (singles)
• Bathroom 3 - Hallway with tub /shower combo
• All bathrooms supplied with full products (shampoo, body wash, cotton balls, q-tips)
Cottage / Guest House
• Bedroom 1 - Main level, Queen bed plus desk
• Bathroom 1 - Ensuite with tub /shower combo
• Bedroom 2 - Upper level, Queen bed
• Bedroom 3 - Upper level, 2 Twin (single) beds
• Bathroom 2 - Upper level, with tub /shower combo
• All bathrooms supplied with full products (shampoo, body wash, cotton balls, q-tips)

PET FRIENDLY
This is a V.I.Pooch Pawperty and your furry friend can expect the following:
• Dog bed
• Bowls
• Toys
• Shampoo
• First aid kit

STAFF & SERVICES
Extra cost (advance notice required):
• Pantry / wine pre-stocking
• Mid-stay Housekeeping

LOCATION
Points of Interest
• 7 miles to Ashokan Reservoir
• 9 miles to The Widow Jane Mine
• 10 miles to Kingston
• 11 miles to Woodstock
• 13 miles to Opus 40
• 15 miles to Rail Explorers Catskill
• 17 miles to Overlook Mtn and Fire-tower
• 19 miles to The Peekamoose Blue Hole

SKI ACCESS
• 28 miles to Hunter Mountain
• 29 miles to Belleayre Mountain
• 42 miles to Windham Resort

AIRPORTS
• 49 miles to Stewart International (SWF)
• 72 miles to Albany International (ALB)
• 92 miles to Teterboro (TEB)
• 100 miles to Westchester (HPN)
• 112 miles to Newark Liberty (EWR)
• 123 miles to John F. Kennedy (JFK)

PLEASE NOTE
The main house has 3 levels and a step up to the entrance, it may not be suitable for those who have difficulty with steps / stairs.

CHECK OUT INSTRUCTIONS:

• Please make sure you take out the trash, this helps with smells and preventing creatures from wanting to come in to the house.
• If used dishes, we ask you place them in the dishwasher and hit start.
• Please extinguish all fires and fuels, inside and out, and cover the BBQ once cooled.
• In winter, please make sure the heat is turned down to 60*
• In summer, please make sure the AC is left at 70*
• Upon departure, please make sure all lights are turned off and all exterior doors are locked

This house is in a rural environment and surrounded by countryside, farms and wildlife. While it’s wonderful to observe the eagles, deer, bears, and adorable chipmunks, it can also mean you will hear coyotes and foxes at night, and encounter the less cute mice, flies, snakes, ants, bees and ticks. There is very little to be done about it, but by keeping doors closed or screened and food in its appropriate storage, unwelcome guests will stay outside where they belong.

We look forward to welcoming you to Ashokan Acres!
Please respect all our house rules listed in the guidebook provided, as well as the privacy of this quiet community.