House sits on a beautifully
landscaped tree shaded acre in this private lake community in
prestigious Arlington School District. It is surrounded by 850
state-owned land and has two private lakes for year-round family fun.
It is within 5 minutes of two metronorth train stations, major
highways, and only 75 minutes from Manhattan by car, yet far enough away
to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. This home's open
floor plan is great for entertaining while being surrounded by family
and friends. It is sunny and bright with large windows and skylights.
The large rear decks with retractable awnings makes a beautiful
entertaining area for both day and evening. The grounds are manicured
and boasts many ornamental specimen trees. A heated above-ground pool
w/deck adds to summer enjoyment. Great for kids to ride bikes or walk
to the two private lakes in a very safe environment. Plenty of privacy.
Not a cookie-cutter development home or split-level or ranch home, this is a
custom built contemporary cedar home with GAF timberline
architectural shingles, open floor plan, hardwood floors, tumbled stone baths with marble countertops and all kohler plumbing, kohler
soaking whirlpool tub in Mstr Bath,
carpeted bedrooms, skylights, vaulted sunken LR
with zero-clearance fireplace, 2 zone central air, 3-zone baseboard
heat, 2.5 car garage with heat + vaulted ceiling and 2 skylights, two
large boardwalk-style decks with retractable awnings: one off master
bedroom, one off kitchen/dining room/living room at rear of house, large
country eat-in kitchen, top of the line appliances: subzero,
thermadore, asko, large pantry, and a
TV/sitting area with whitfield pellet stove. 4 large anderson windows make rear
wall of LR, 8' slider in DR, 6' slider in Kit., 6' slider
in MBR. Walk-in closet MBR, large storage closet behind MBR closet.
Walk-in closet in BR#3, Attic with pull down stairs. Finished basement
w/wet bar, exercise room, laundry room, equipment room, spare room and
an entrance to yard. Outbuildings include a cedar shed and an amish
barn.
Nestled in the foothills of the
Berkshires, Pawling offers vast amenities that include a variety of
neighborhood shops, fine dining and thousands of acres of pristine green
spaces for recreational use. Pawling is a Town with dynamic historical
roots. Residents enjoy the oldest municipally owned golf course in
America, a dozen tennis courts, two lakes, over 300 acres of parkland.
This is horse country and the Great Swamp, Appalachian Trail and Nature
Conservancy offer outdoor enthusiasts opportunities aplenty. Rounding
out this hidden gem are excellent choices of private and public learning
institutions, houses of worship, community theatre, chamber music
series, arts festivals. Pawling has been home to its share of
celebrities. Governor Thomas Dewey moved to Pawling in 1938 at the
urging of his friend Lowell Thomas. Pawling Lake community boasts two
natural lakes; one for swimming, one for boating/fishing. It is
surrounded by State Forest land which is approximately 850 acres
available for hunting or hiking,etc. This private community is bucolic
and well-maintained. Many Manhattan physicians, entertainers, and
professionals call Pawling Lake home to escape the city noise and relax
in a private, wooded community. Social activities are arranged during
the year at the community clubhouse located at the Lake which is also
available for rental. This is a great way to meet your neighbors. This
is a wonderful place to raise children; excellent school district; close
to two train stations; major highways, only 75 minutes by car from
midtown Manhattan.
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