BEAUTIFUL HOME IN SOUGHT AFTER SMALLWOOD, NY, A UNIQUE LAKE COMMUNITY - This mountain chalet is nestled on over one acre and is the last house on a quiet road. Whether you enjoy serene privacy or entertaining extended family and friends, and whether you work from home or weekend here, you will love “The Treehouse,” situated in a lush corner of Smallwood adjacent to Lybolt Brook. With walls of windows allowing for undisturbed views of the forest, skylights, a cathedral ceiling in the living room, the home feels light and airy. The well-equipped kitchen features quartz countertops and a large island, combined with an open floor plan to make holidays memorable in this beautiful setting. The dining room is bathed in light from eastern exposure. Primary suite has skylights, renovated full bath, and an ample home office or lounge area. Generous closets on every floor. Three bedrooms on the main floor offer views of a level back yard, perfect for campfires and stargazing. Full bath and separate laundry room on this level. Finished basement with guest room and half bath, plus a slider to a covered deck. Two more decks have space for barbecues and birdwatching. Large, protected storage area under the front deck stows your generator, wood stack, tools, and toys. This home has everything for year-round enjoyment, as well as income potential. And friendly neighbors!

From the house, you can walk to Minnie Falls and Smallwood Reserve and Dog Park. Smallwood Reserve has marked hiking trails, a state-of-the-art dog park, playground, and exercise equipment, plus brookside seating to enjoy.

The jewel is the pristine 65-acre Mountain Lake that allows for kayaking, fishing, swimming at the beach with a lifeguard on duty, annual celebrations, and the best walk around the lake, surrounded by pristine nature and wildlife. While there is no HOA, joining the Civic Association is optional to use this private lake for members only. Membership includes use of the tennis/pickleball courts and the Lodge.

Additionally, the independently operated Club at Smallwood opens for seasonal use of an Olympic-size pool, and social gatherings at the Clubhouse where you can build friendships with your neighbors. It’s right next to Friends Bar & Grill, with delicious food.

Two more swim lakes are within a 15-minute drive. Take in a concert at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts and beat the crowds because it’s 11 minutes away. Holiday Mountain Ski Resort is 20 minutes away, and Ski Big Bear, Belleayre, and Elk Mountain ski resorts are all about an hour’s drive. Smallwood is a charming hamlet of Bethel that offers you an incredible outdoor experience all out your front door.

Approximately 2 hours from GWB/NYC, this special home offers an easy commute. Close by, quaint Catskills towns have dining/shopping/art scenes, the Delaware River for rafting/fishing, Kartrite Indoor Water Park, Resorts World Casino, many amazing hiking/biking trails, and absolutely the best farmers markets. Smallwood welcomes everyone to a beautiful life in the country.