Description

High above the valley, tucked among ancient stone and soft forest light, Stillview feels like a place the world forgot to rush. Opening to a long, unbroken panorama of the Shawangunk Ridge and the cliffs of Mohonk, Stillview is surrounded by nearly nine acres of forest and rock outcroppings, and offers complete privacy with a sense of calm that feels rare, even here.The house itself is effortless, a study in serenity. Light streams through each window, landing gently on oak floors and moving with you from room to room as you go from morning coffee in the sunroom to studious afternoons in the office to quiet evenings around the fireplace. The living room, anchored by a sleek fireplace and warm brass fixtures, flows into the welcoming sunroom and adjacent kitchen. The kitchen, a mix of natural textures and thoughtful restraint with its Zellige tile and stone counters, offers verdant views and opens toward a formal dining room with custom built-ins. Adjacent to the kitchen and dining room is an immaculate walk-in pantry with custom shelving. A laundry room with half bath and direct access to the attached garage round out the main level. Upstairs, each bedroom looks out to the woods and feels equally private and calm. The expensive primary suite is a true retreat, its windows framing the changing colors of the landscape, green and luminous in summer, gold in autumn and crystalline in winter. Complete with double vanity, separate water closet, glass-and-tile shower, luxurious soaking tub and walk-in closet, the primary suite creates a measured rhythm of calm and a space that feels both composed and deeply restorative. On the lower level, a finished studio space walks out to the land and creates the perfect gym, playroom or guest space. Outside, the land reveals itself slowly: ledges of ancient rock softened by moss and ferns, glimpses of light through oak and birch, and a silence that deepens at dusk. Low-maintenance by nature, without a neighbor in sight, End the day in your outdoor oasis overlooking the Shawangunks by rejuvenating in your hot tub and decompressing with an evening cocktail around the fir pit while recollecting your thoughts as you enjoy your private vista.Stillview is truly private, elemental and deeply peaceful. Stillview is 2 hours from New York City and perfectly positioned for weekends that mix rest with exploration. Minnewaska State Park and Mohonk Preserve are just minutes away, with endless trails and hidden lakes. Within a short drive are local favorites Inness, Westwind Orchard, Arrowood Farm and Ravenwood. Kingston and New Paltz are close enough for a day’s wander, each with their own rhythm and charm. At Stillview, the hours lengthen, the light softens and the rest of the world falls away. The property is being sold with all furnishings for a truly turn key experience.