$275,000
"ELEVATED ESCAPE" - There is a particular kind of life that unfolds in the Hudson Valley foothills - unhurried mornings, the smell of woodsmoke, a sky uninterrupted by steel and glass - and yet never more than an hour from the pulse of New York City. This renovated two-bedroom, one-bath condominium in the Tuxedo Heights community of Southfields, New York, sits precisely at that intersection, where the Ramapo Mountains meet the reality of modern commuter life. With direct access to Route 17 and train service into Penn Station, Manhattan is a remarkably easy reach, making this an ideal retreat for those who want to leave the city behind without ever truly leaving it. The residence itself has been thoughtfully updated, with a renovated eat-in kitchen that invites leisurely weekend breakfasts and easy entertaining alike. A wood-burning fireplace anchors the living space, lending warmth and character that newer construction rarely achieves. What sets this unit apart from others in the building is something deceptively practical and genuinely rare: fully interior access to a private garage and storage room, a luxury in any climate, and one that speaks to the care with which this home was considered. An additional parking space in front of the building rounds out the convenience. Two private outdoor spaces - a front balcony ideal for morning coffee and a generously sized rear deck suited to summer grilling - frame sweeping views of the surrounding mountains, the kind of views that remind you, each time, why you chose to live here. Tuxedo and the wider Orange County landscape offer an extraordinary range of outdoor pursuits that the region's devotees return to year after year. Harriman State Park, practically at the doorstep, offers more than 200 miles of hiking and biking trails winding through hardwood forest and over exposed ridgelines. Tuxedo Lake itself is a fixture of the local calendar, while nearby Sterling Forest State Park draws naturalists and casual walkers in equal measure. Come autumn, the orchards of Orange County - from Warwick to Pine Island - become destinations in their own right, with apple picking, farm stands, and cideries that draw visitors from across the tristate area. Conveniently located minutes from the Tuxedo train station, NYC bus stop and major highways making commuting a breeze. Located in Monroe-Woodbury School District. The Black Dirt region, a short drive west, is one of the most productive agricultural corridors in the Northeast, and its farm-to-table culture has quietly made this corner of New York a serious food destination. For those who prefer their outdoor recreation with a side of retail, Woodbury Common Premium Outlets is minutes away - a point of convenience that never seems to grow old. The full-service HOA handles the maintenance and management that often accompany homeownership, allowing residents to inhabit the space rather than tend to it. HOA has plans to re-do community pool. In a market where true turnkey rarely means what it implies, this is a home that earns the designation - a mountain sanctuary, a commuter's asset, and a place that simply feels like somewhere worth coming home to.
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205 Old Mill Road, Southfields
