2653 State Route 55, Bethel, NY, 12720 | $875,000

Introducing Walking Valley Farms! This one's for all of those whose Upstate dreams center on horses and open pastures. The beautiful three bedroom home shares its 25+ acres with an 12 stall horse barn (with 800 square foot home gym on the second level), four fenced paddocks, a plethora of outbuildings and an arena waiting to be brought back to life. Entering this gated property, you'll turn first into the driveway to the main house. A charming rocking chair front porch beckons you to the main entrance. Through the front door, you'll enter the incredibly spacious and sunny living room, with ample room to relax and entertain. Just to your left will a be a guideway to the cozy dining area and then onto the large L-shaped kitchen, complete with ample cherry cabinets and granite countertops. Appliances include range and hood, refrigerator, microwave drawer and beverage fridge. Radiating off this space are a large mudroom, convenient home office, full bath with washer/dryer, and an incredibly cozy and charming sunroom. Up the the open modern staircase, you'll find a large landing that currently houses a comfortable home library and reading nook. To one side, you'll find the generous primary bedroom suite, with sweeping views of the back fields and neighboring wetlands. The luxurious bath includes walk-in shower, jetted soaking tub and Carrera marble dual vanities. Finishing off this space are his-and-hers walk-in closets. On the other side of the house are two are two spacious and sunny additional bedroom and a third full bath. The walk-out basement is currently unfinished, but does have insulation and two fuel sources (propane and pellet), so if you ever needed more space, there's room to expand. A spacious wraparound deck completes the main house. Outside, the first of many outbuildings is an office/man-cave with heat and insulation that is able to be used year-round. The roof of this building also is home to a unique fountain which feeds the 5, 000 gallon koi pond. Next is a large shed for storing all your gardening tools. Next up is the 12-stall horse barn, including a complete washing stall and with new roof as of 2023. Upstairs in the loft is a finished space currently housing a complete home gym. The grounds also offer four fenced in paddocks (two with lean-tos), a former arena, pigeon cote, and an additional storage barn. Multiple sitting and gardening areas are dotted throughout the property and it borders a scenic wetland which supplies the nesting bald eagle pair with plenty of food and you with plenty of views. Situated in Bethel, NY, the current owners enjoy riding their bikes to concerts at Bethel Woods. Lake Superior Park is just a short drive away. Walking Valley Farms is also convenient to the Homestead School and the restaurants and attractions of the lakeside hamlet of Kaneunga Lake.

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