155 Messenger Road, Grahamsville, NY 12740

Property Description

Quintessential Catskills Retreat with Panoramic Rondout Reservoir Views and Pond on 17 Private Acres Hidden from the road at the end of a private drive amid refined country properties, this one-owner home offers a rare opportunity to own 17 private acres featuring fields, forests, small streams, a pond and wild blueberry bushes in one of the Catskills' most scenic settings. Overlooking the Rondout Reservoir, the property enjoys breathtaking, unobstructed views from nearly every room on the first floor, as well as from the spacious primary bedroom upstairs. Whether you're enjoying your morning coffee or relaxing at the end of the day, the ever-changing mountain and reservoir views provide an unforgettable backdrop in every season. Bordering protected New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) land along the full length of its rear property line, this exceptional property offers unmatched privacy with permanently preserved open space beyond your backyard. The peaceful setting is home to abundant wildlife, including bald eagles soaring over the reservoir, creating a truly remarkable connection to nature. Lovingly maintained by its original owners, this comfortable three-bedroom layout with one-bath reflects years of pride in ownership. A detached garage provides ample space for vehicles and all of your outdoor gear, including kayaks, canoes, fishing equipment, snowshoes, skis, and snowmobiles, making it easy to enjoy the area's endless four-season recreation. A separate hobby building near the road offers endless possibilities as a workshop, artist's studio, home office, or creative retreat. Minutes from the Rondout Reservoir, Red Hill Fire Tower, Peekamoose Blue Hole, and thousands of acres of protected Catskill Forest Preserve, this property is a paradise for outdoor and nature enthusiasts. Enjoy hiking, fishing, kayaking, hunting, wildlife watching, snowshoeing, and breathtaking fall foliage at your doorstep. Whether your passion is outdoor adventure or creative inspiration, this extraordinary setting provides the perfect canvas for artists, photographers, writers, and nature lovers alike. If you've been dreaming of the quintessential Upstate New York retreat, this is the one.