luxury house with pool for sale Montgomery, United States

Colonial Masterpiece - This one-of-a-kind Hudson Valley residence artfully combines authentic, historic character with flawless contemporary design set on a bucolic, level parcel. The c. 1790’s antique colonial portion of the home features a timeless natural stone facade, standing seam roof, and welcoming red front door evoking true period charm. An architecturally inspired contemporary wing clad in cedar was added in the 1980s, creating a spacious, chic, light-filled interior, and a seamless blend of old and new. The property is punctuated outside with towering pines and mature, perennial plantings. The antique portion of the home maintains beamed ceilings and crafted wood details in the main room, and it flows to the soaring, light-filled section, on two levels. On the main level, the large contemporary living room, and an open-concept kitchen and dining room are designed for modern, sophisticated living. This open main living room has slider doors to the pool area and sitting areas at the back of the home. A home office, a large entry foyer, a den and full bath round out the main level. Upstairs a luxurious sun-soaked primary suite with a sitting room, serves as a private retreat along with three other cozy bedrooms and a hall bath in the antique portion of the home. Original details of stonework, wood accents, and early craftsmanship - are preserved and accented throughout, while modern amenities bring comfort and ease. With four bedrooms, three full baths, and a lower level home gym, this exceptional property offers design aesthetic and daily utility in one. The outdoor spaces are a true escape. At the rear of the home, an expansive deck and stone patio surround a sparkling in-ground pool, cloistered into a private alcove and framed by a beautiful cedar pergola. The sprawling rear lawn is perfect for outdoor entertaining or imaginative uses. A detached 2-car garage has bonus space above, perfect for a studio, more exercise space or further creative pursuits. The property offers a viewshed of Highland Lakes State Park with over 3,000 acres of preserved woodlands, trails, and lakes for year round recreation. Ideally located in central Orange County in NY’s Hudson Valley, this special home is about 90 minutes from New York City and approximately 35 minutes to the Catskills and Shawangunks. The region is renowned for its leading cultural and entertainment institutions, medical and educational institutions, vibrant farm-to-table dining, the Shawangunk wine trail, Bethel Woods, Storm King Art Center and more. Completely unique and stunningly beautiful in every aspect, here is a one of one lifestyle opportunity, not to be missed.

Panoramic Hudson River views with thoughtful updates throughout - this striking contemporary home is the best of both worlds, just minutes from downtown Cornwall. Driving up, with the river unfolding on your left, you are greeted by the expansive, lush grounds of this Hudson Highlands retreat. Park in the large driveway or two-car garage with extra storage space below. Entering the home through the central foyer, you have many options. Ahead, find the large family room, with doors that open to the rear patio and Gunite pool. If we step out for a moment, we'll find that the fenced in space has ample area for seating. The bright blue pool is a perfect size, maintainable but great for swimming! Back inside, going right, we find the private first floor primary bedroom suite, with a wood-burning fireplace, seating area and spa-like ensuite bath. While you won't want to leave this space, we have to at the moment. Also on this floor is the convenient laundry and a flexible room, great for game space, office or media room. Up the stairs, on the left, is the large living room, with amazing views from the huge windows, and another wood-burning fireplace at the heart. Past the living room is the large dining room with a skylight and wall of windows overlooking the pool. Then, the gorgeously remodeled open kitchen, with granite counter tops, two ovens, an eat-in island and beautiful lighting fixtures. Sporting form and function, this is a wonderful kitchen to work in. Down the hall, past a bright playroom, are four more rooms. Spacious bedrooms and a deep office with river views, these rooms offer space for everyone. Each room has a unique character. The hall bathroom has a large glass shower and deep linen closet. There is even more here! Up in the large loft - great guest quarters - we'll find the sliding doors out to the balcony, with some of the best views of the house. Sit for a moment and appreciate the sights. Is that a hawk diving? Can you see the sail boats gliding across the river? All of this, plus solar panels and a generator, just a few minutes to great restaurants, coffee shops, bookstores, shops of all kinds, and some of the best parks for counties around. What more could you ask for?