Watch the sunset settle over miles of farm and forest from your hilltop fire ring, then descend to a custom home where thoughtful amenities keep you and guests cozy, year-round. 44 Darfler Lane seamlessly blends contemporary architecture with American farmhouse warmth. Recessed lighting, high ceilings and a center-loft layout create vaulted sense of space while gorgeous hardwood floors and bold invitations to natural light connect every room with the stunning landscape outside. Watch from your balcony or living room as mist banks roll along the valley floor by morning. Take in a thunderstorm on the covered porch or bask in warm firelight reflected from the french doors and clerestory. The property sits in quiet privacy above a bucolic country road. Just fifteen scenic minutes to all your needs in Granville, 44 Darfler Lane and the gorgeous Slate Valley are ringed by top destinations--outdoor adventures in the Adirondack and Green mountains; Skiing at Willard and Bromley; or horse racing, outlets, amusement parks and nightlife from Saratoga to Lake George and Manchester Center--are all minutes, not hours, from your door! Each spring, flowering fruit trees will brighten this 3.3 acre hillside with a bounty of apples, peaches. In summer or fall, ample parking and the upper field beg to host campouts under enviable class-3 skies. Thanks to mountain shield effects, Granville also enjoys below-average snow fall for northern New York in winter. The roads get plowed here, there's LTE data service and garbage pickup is available. NREL and Project Sunroof rate this parcel highly suitable for off-grid solar. Escape from high taxes, insurance and even power bills. Don't miss this gem! TECHNICALS: Structure: " Built in 2010, and renovated this year. " Solid-poured slab-on-ledge foundation. " Heavily built to withstand mountain winds and winters. " New smart meter from Eversource: monitor electrical usage on your phone! " Natural slate-filtered well " Long-lasting roof underlayment " Well concealed, easily accessed mechanical spaces " Excellent septic system sized for home expansion (drawings available). " Insulated. Appliances " Ventless Combo Washer-Dryer " High efficiency dishwasher " LED lighting throughout the home " Rainwater shower " New wood stove fireplace " Thermostatically controlled Electric baseboard heat