This Wonderful Restored 1800s Farmhouse sitting on 17 Private Acres with lovely Wraparound Porch is now available Elevated amongst its natural surroundings is this Beautifully restored circa-1800s 4 bedroom brick lined farmhouse on 17 serene acres along a quiet country road on the Catskill Athens border. This timeless home boasts classic white clapboard exterior, standing-seam metal roof, full wraparound porch, original wide-plank pine floors, exposed beams, and a warm farmhouse kitchen with butcher-block counters, solid wood shaker cabinetry, stainless appliances, cast iron farmhouse sink, center island and pellet stove. As you enter this open light filled home you are welcomed by the lovely wrap around porch, great for sitting out on warm evenings or in the mornings watching the sunrise. Then there is the inviting living room parlor overlooking the private yard, the livingroom flows to a flexible room in the back of the home great for an office, den, guest space, or bedroom option. The kitchen is the heart of this home, a great area for entertaining, sitting around the table to share a meal, play a game and to keep warm on the cool winter night by the beautiful ambience of the pellet stove. As you continue upstairs on the original staircase you set upon an open landing nook with original banister where you can sit and relax, it could be a work area or a quiet space to read a good book. The main bedroom is large and bright, tons of sun light and a great big walk in closet. there are two other bedrooms upstairs also, all of the rooms have closets and the bathroom has a great corner tub, extra heating and a window for natural light. This home also has an energy efficient heat-pump system which provides both central heat and air conditioning. Outside there are Open fields, original barn, mature woods, storage shed, privacy, and room for gardens, recreation, hobby farming, wine vineyard, horse farm, or trails. Relax and enjoy the back deck offering a peaceful place amongst nature. This wonderful home is in the country but only minutes from downtown Catskill and the Hudson river. Approx. 25 minutes to Hudson Amtrak with direct service to Manhattan in about two hours. Minutes to Hudson, Athens, Saugerties, Coxsackie, and Catskill villages. Please call for your private preview