Huge HV Retreat: pool/hot tub/home theater/gym/sauna

Idyllic Hudson Valley country retreat; 6br/3.5ba luxury estate on 5.6 rolling acres in Pleasant Valley, NY. Meadows, woodlands, apple orchards, gardens, heated pool, jacuzzi, & sauna. 2-hour drive from Manhattan. Huge chef’s kitchen, dual convection ovens & gas range, 2 refrigerators, formal dining, elegant living, large deck w/ views & outdoor dining, gas fireplaces, game room, movie theater w/ 4K Dolby Amos, gym, 2-car garage, plenty of driveway parking. Close to Poughkeepsie. Sleeps 13
Pleasant Valley is a historic, rural-suburban community first established in 1821. This safe, quiet neighborhood is primarily agricultural, farmland and equestrian land, with newer upscale residential developments. It’s scenic, peaceful and full of natural beauty. It offers many outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and cross country skiing.

Pleasant Valley is a 2-hour drive from Manhattan. It’s near Poughkeepsie where there is access to Metro North (Train). Enjoy wonderful dining, farm-to-table restaurants and plenty of cultural attractions in Poughkeepsie.

Meander through charming historic towns with sweeping views of the Hudson River. Hike in the Catskills, bike the Hudson Rail Trail, visit a Vanderbilt Mansion or historic Roosevelt Home. Take a sunday drive on the Taconic Parkway. Explore Poughkeepsie, walk the cantilever bridge across the Hudson. There are countless things to do in this area.
Idyllic 6br/3.5ba Hudson Valley luxury estate nestled in 5.6 bucolic acres of rolling hills, woodlands and beautifully landscaped gardens of Dutchess County in Southeastern New York State. Just a two-hour drive from Manhattan, this exquisite country retreat is surrounded by vineyards, farms and equestrian land. The estate boasts an enormous, lush, grassy lawn. Behind the home, serene acres of apple orchards stretch into the rural Taconic foothills.

In springtime, awake to the delicate fragrance of apple blossoms and lilac. The pink morning air is filled with bird song. Graceful deer graze amidst daffodils at the edge of the meadow. By summer the wisteria is lush, the turquoise pool is tranquil and refreshing. Crickets and fireflies emerge at twilight; owls and whippoorwills call by nightfall.

The night sky is dark in the countryside; stars are bright as diamonds. Indulge in the hot tub and count shooting stars in the Perseid meteor shower. Autumn foliage in the Hudson Valley is dazzling; enjoy countless harvest festivals, fairs and events. In winter, when the snowy region has a stark beauty, blanketed in white, this is a classic holiday home, close to cross country and downhill ski areas.

This distinguished Hudson Valley getaway is perfect for groups, families, vacations, reunions, nature lovers or city dwellers who want to unwind. This spacious and private country home accommodates 13 guests.

Exterior Amenities & Highlights:

This is a distinguished country home with luxurious pool and patio amenities including a heated pool, beautifully landscaped paver-style pool patio with teak wood patio furniture, a wrought iron poolside dining table, shade umbrellas and cabanas. Brick garden paths weave below arbors and trellises, through rose bushes, lavender, ornamental grasses and cedar trees.

There’s a spacious back deck with a hot tub, BBQ grill and outdoor dining for six or more. The deck boasts tranquil nature views of the verdant Taconic foothills.This is a private home in a secluded area nestled in 5.6 rolling pastoral acres. Plenty of open space, fresh air, a beautiful lush lawn and sweeping views. There’s a two-car garage as well as a large driveway with plenty of parking space.

Pool opens on May 1st

Interior Amenities & Highlights:

The grand kitchen with double convection ovens, gas range, two refrigerators and plenty of counter space is perfectly suited to serving large groups. There’s a breakfast bar/breakfast table with seating for 4 and an elegant formal dining room with seating for ten.

The home has a finished basement game room with a poker table, ping pong and plenty of board games. This smart home also features high end technology such as a movie theater with 4k Dolby Atmos surround sound.

Other tasteful interior features include; gorgeous polished hardwood floors in the dining area, plush wall-to-wall carpeting in the living and bedroom areas, stylish art wall paper in several rooms, two gas fireplaces, an elegant living room sitting area with sofas, armchairs, arched bay windows and fine art, and a laundry room with washer & dryer.

Bedrooms & Baths:

Mezzanine Floor:
The 6br/3.5 bath home is three levels, connected by staircases. The top (2nd) story (mezzanine) has 2 bedrooms with queen beds that share a full bathroom. There’s also a sleeper sofa on the mezzanine. All bedrooms have soft, sumptuous top of the line linens and bedding.

Main Floor:
The main floor has the master bedroom with king bed and full ensuite bathroom. The master bedroom has a romantic gas fireplace and beautiful arched window that overlooks the lush meadows and bucolic woodlands. The ensuite master bath has two separate granite vanities, well-lit arched mirrors, and walk-in glass steam shower.

On the main floor, there is also a kids bedroom with a trundle bed and half-bathroom off the kitchen.

Basement:
The finished basement has two bedrooms, one with a king-size bed that opens out to the terrace, and one with queen-size bed. There’s a full bathroom in the basement as well.