Escape to the Countryside - Brookside Estate Discover the tranquility of Brookside, a private STREAMFRONT luxury estate and guest cottage spanning 21.9 acres, located just 90 miles from New York City and Philadelphia. This exceptional property is ideal for a family compound, offering two residences and unparalleled natural beauty. Brookside boasts 2,700 feet of McMichael's Stream, a designated Exceptional Value waterway within the Brodhead Watershed, known for its pristine quality and outstanding fishing. As the owner, you'll have exclusive access to both sides of the stream, ensuring total privacy for swimming, fishing, and peaceful moments by the water. Main Residence Built in 1924, the primary home blends rustic charm with modern comfort. The board and batten exterior, accented in forest green, harmonizes with the surrounding landscape. Stone steps, a classic split rail fence, and a welcoming porch enhance its timeless appeal. Inside, you'll find five bedrooms, including a master suite with skylights above a king-size bed. The home offers two custom-tiled bathrooms, two powder rooms, and a unique 'Gentleman's Bath' in the mudroom—perfect after a day of fishing. Two spacious living areas evoke Adirondack-style elegance, featuring varnished knotty pine walls, chestnut accents, and natural fieldstone elements. Post-and-beam ceilings add warmth, while plank-style knotty pine floors enhance the rustic aesthetic. The kitchen is a delightful blend of character and function, with stunning views of McMichael's Stream. It features granite counters, built-in knotty pine seating, and premium appliances, including a Bosch refrigerator, Décor electric stove, and microwave. An upper-level living space showcases wide-plank knotty pine flooring and a brick wood-burning fireplace, offering a picturesque view of the stream, gardens, and white pines. The lower-level living room is enveloped in fieldstone, with a post-and-beam ceiling, creating an inviting space. A mudroom conveniently houses a Bosch washer/dryer, slop sink, counter space, and a well-maintained four-zone Weil McLain furnace. The two-car garage, built of stone and cement, includes drainage for functionality. Second Residence is a Storybook Cottage Nestled along the stream, this charming two-bedroom cottage is the perfect private retreat, ideal as a guest home, caretaker's residence, or in-law suite. With its remodeled interior and board-and-batten exterior, the cottage remains unseen from the main house, ensuring privacy. A covered flagstone porch adds to its enchanting appeal. Adjacent to the cottage is a four-stall kennel, which could be renovated for those interested in raising hunting dogs. A True Countryside Escape Brookside is more than an estateit's a sanctuary. Whether you seek serenity, outdoor adventure, or a beautiful home steeped in character, this rare property offers it all. Conveniently located off Route 80 in Stroudsburg and Route 33 to the Lehigh Valley, this hidden retreat offers the best of both worldspeaceful seclusion with easy access to shopping, restaurants, schools, hospitals, and endless recreation.