55 Buckberg Mountain Road, Tomkins Cove, NY, 10986

About This Home

Looking for a weekend retreat or a compound where you can entertain? This fairy-tale home comes complete with an office suite and a separate art studio. The unique colonial farmhouse will amaze you, not for just the size and immaculate condition, but the many amenities, custom details and the fabulous backyard oasis. The 1,600 square foot finished walkout lower level has a separate private entry. Currently used as a spa business, this could also be suitable for a professional office suite, with a waiting area, bonus rooms, summer kitchen with terracotta tile floors, full bath, laundry room, and lots of storage. The main level has a bright and updated chef’s kitchen, perfect for a dinner party or cooking lessons. Hand-painted floors adorn the piano lounge, hallway, and library. The main staircase is finished in gorgeous decoupage. From the hidden bedroom, a bridge connects to the attached 400-square foot studio above the two-car garage, ample for any artist’s creative pursuits. This flex space can be used as a fitness space, music studio, or a quiet office. New hardwood floors adorn the the third level, with a primary suit with walk-in closet and full bath with double sinks and tub. Three zen-like bedrooms, full bath, laundry, office and an enormous media room, great for movie nights, complete this level. Step outside to discover a sanctuary with resort-like amenities including a mountain-lake designed, in-ground pool and blue-stone patio, large enough to entertain a crowd, along with changing cabana, outside shower and a surround sound speaker system. A unique tiki bar sets the mood for a perfect gathering place with a commercial refrigerator, sink, kegerator, pizza oven and BBQ area. A custom-made, ceiling-mounted 100-foot train track with outdoor model G-gauge trains will delight bar patrons, a horseshoe pit, and a 24-foot climbing wall to challenge the most intrepid. Additional highlights include multiple east and west facing decks, unique perennial plantings, fruit and nut trees, custom-built birdhouses, a chicken coop, several sheds and workshops, adding to the charming character of this special farmhouse. A separate grassy field is ideal for field day games, volleyball, badminton and winter sledding. More features include Hardie plank exterior siding, a generator, multiple refrigerators, double sets of washer-dryers, a fenced-in dog area, a BBQ gas line connection, wood-burning fireplace insert, walk-up full attic, and much more. Located minutes from major parkways and bridges, with plenty of year-round recreation at area state parks, ski and golf resorts, outlet shopping and fine dining. Don’t miss this wonderful home, which delights and surprises the visitor at every turn!