Farm House with sauna, trails, and a swimmable pond near Livingston Manor/Roscoe

This former dairy farm has the most exceptional land, including huge meadows, woodland, breathtaking panoramic views of area hills and a deep swimming pond that looks out over these views. The farmhouse, built in 1892, has a refreshing Scandinavian decor with exposed rafters and wood stove. The open floor circulation plan includes a library with a 3-person game table, a living room with a 7-person couch and art tv, and a practical mudroom exists for your hiking, fishing, and ski gear. The kitchen has an induction stove but lacks a dishwasher.

There are four nicely proportioned bedrooms (the fourth is accessed via the third). Two bedrooms have queen sized beds while the third has two twin beds and the former master bedroom now children's room has two queen sized bunk beds (that lie horizontally).

There's a useful pantry has an extra beverage fridge. There is a delightful screened porch that is within earshot of a seasonal babbling brook. The covered back porch overlooks mature maples, a wide lawn and parklike setting. The adjacent garden house has an electric sauna to contemplate the sun set.

There is a large barn as well as another two-story frame shop that is now a guest house with a king size bed, shower, wood burning stove.

The sheer beauty of this expanse of countryside is the hook. From the moment one turns from the dead end country road onto the property, the eye-popping hill views are a presence. And even with your back to the views, the numerous meadows throughout the farm, often lined by stone walls, are entirely captivating, making this listing a very desirable Catskills offering. It is approximately equidistant between Roscoe and Livingston Manor.