Welcome to the pinnacle of architectural brilliance, contemporary luxury & total privacy that is A House in the Woods. A captivating fusion of cutting-edge design & unrivaled sophistication, this architectural marvel redefines the boundaries of modern country living, seamlessly blending sleek aesthetics with advanced technological integration that allows form to meet function & innovation to intertwine with elegance.Sited on 8.49 boulder-strewn acres, with no neighbors in sight, this home abuts the 2,500-acre Awosting Reserve, which virtually assures that nature will be at your doorstep for decades to come. The home is reached from a dead-end street & a stone-filled drive that winds pass a 25-ft-high, show-stopping, undulating Cor-Ten steel wall.Step inside & be greeted by natural light streaming through 15-ft floor-to-ceiling windows. Designed by award-winning architect William Reue to the exacting specifications of the current owner, every aspect of this home has been meticulously crafted.This net-zero, LEED Silver-certified, all-electric home features quadruple-pane windows & 74 roof-mounted solar panels with microinverters. There is radiant-heat flooring throughout, an Aprilaire 8100 energy recovery ventilator, & a direct-exchange geothermal heating & cooling system. Smart-home automations include wi-fi connected thermostats & Nest security cameras.An expansive & open-concept gourmet kitchen, living & dining areas, custom-designed cabinetry & top-grade appliances, honed Caesarstone countertops, a Scandanavian-style sauna, a two-car garage (with a 40-amp ChargePoint EV charger) & a basement exercise room complete the picture.The guest wing contains all three guest bedrooms, each of which features an en suite bathroom. The main guest bathroom features a bathtub that faces a floor-ceiling-window. There is also a sitting room with a queen-sized Murphy bed & kitchenette containing a refrigerator, sink, & electric cooktop. Finally, there is a walk-in closet containing a large-capacity LG washer & dryer set, as well as storage space for linens.A mere 2 hours from Midtown Manhattan, 20 minutes from Minnewaska State Park Preserve & the famed Gunks, 30 minutes to New Paltz & bus service to Manhattan, & 40 minutes to Poughkeepsie & the Metro-North/Amtrak station, this home represents the epitome of contemporary luxury that effortlessly combines unparalleled style, technological innovation, & architectural excellence. [The seller is managing the offer process through FinalOffer.com. All offers must be submitted directly on the platform. (Quickly search the property address and click on the ''Make an Offer'' icon, follow the prompts and submit an offer in minutes.) For questions about the listing, please contact the LA. Note: The seller reserves the right to add a Final Offer button at any time, which will secure the property at the specified price and terms. To receive real-time offer alerts, the property can be saved on the Final Offer platform.]