This secluded New York home has both water and forest views

New York’s Columbia Country has long been one of the top choices for homebuyers. Located within a short drive from New York City, this area has numerous historic sites, rural nature, and homes for sale with eye-catching details. If you have been looking for a one-of-a-kind home, here is your chance to own a 3,000 square feet weekend retreat on a pond. 

The modernist-style home sits on the outskirts of Chatham and Austerlitz, less than three hours away from New York City. This house offers the best of both worlds: access to the water and a beautiful forest hillside. The unique layout, which curves along the shore of a pond, makes it look like the rooms are floating above the water. The lush green woods also help to connect with nature and blur the lines between the outdoor and indoor spaces. 

Known as the Ephemeral Edge, this steel structure was designed by a New York-based architecture firm Dean/Wolf Architects, and it is best suited for a family of five. The single-story building has 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and an unusual floor plan. 

Once you step inside the house, you will be greeted by a spacious dining room. Next to the dining room, there is an open-concept kitchen and a living room. The floor-to-ceiling windows bring a ton of natural light into this space and invite you to enjoy picturesque water and forest views. The two bedrooms could be found on opposite ends of the house. This layout helps to ensure the privacy of residents. 

Most rooms open to an outdoor deck where you can watch bright sunrises and golden sunsets. This home is the perfect find for nature lovers who want to stay within close proximity to New York City. The property appeared on the market in July, asking $3.4 million. Now, the price has been reduced to $2,795,000. 

Resources:

“$3.2M Will Net You a Sublime Steel Getaway on a Pond in Upstate New York,” by Dwell Staff (Dwell)

“Ephemeral Edge / Dean-Wolf Architects,”by Paula Pintos (ArchDaily)

“This New York forest home is a rural idyll,” by The Spaces Team (The Spaces)

“Ephemeral Edge,” (The Owner Builder Network, 2019)