68 Red Gate Ln., Shushan, NY 12873
2.5% Co-Broke
Price: $799,900
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq Ft: 3,216
Acres: 11.26
Video Tour
Take in the incredible mountain views as you approach this unique post and beam home built 19 years ago entirely from the materials taken from an 1850s barn in Hebron, NY. Inside, you’ll find exposed hand-hewn beams and repurposed barn boards creating soaring, light-filled spaces that take full advantage of the views. A builder’s home, you’ll find it’s been crafted of fine materials with energy-conscious choices and maintained with tremendous pride of ownership. Enjoy total privacy, unmatched views, wildlife, access nearby to the Battenkill and life in Washington County, popular for its thriving agricultural community.
Interior: The covered porch offers the perfect perch to take in the views as you enter and leave this beautiful retreat. Inside the solid wood double entry doors, you’ll find a cathedral ceiling with a dormer and skylight overhead filtering light through the oversized plant shelf above.
Ahead the central staircase stands with rustic treads and railings. On left the cathedral living room is filled with natural light from windows on each floor. From here you can appreciate the beauty of the entire home thanks to the open floorplan.
The dramatic cathedral kitchen boasts custom shaker style cabinetry with solid doors, a pantry cabinet, oversized drawers and an appliance package which includes a refrigerator, dishwasher and gas range with oven. The large island is two-levels providing a bar height counter for casual meals and there’s a custom bar built-in created from a cable spool. Functional and spacious, the kitchen’s most striking feature is easily it’s wall of views framed by original beams.
Hardwood floors lead into the open dining room with a bay window taking full advantage of the views. A door leads to the rear yard for easy grilling. An office stretches off the space with hardwood floors, recessed lighting and windows line the wall to the view.
The first floor offers a spacious bedroom and there is a full bathroom adjacent to it with a tub and shower unit. There are three closets throughout the foyer built of 12-20” floorboards from the original barn, providing handsome storage.
Second floor: Up the open staircase, you’ll find a large bedroom on left and the primary bedroom on your right with again, views for days!Each room offerscontinued exposed posts, beams and pegs with skylights providing extra natural light. Hardwood floors are underfoot and custom reclaimed wood closets provide storage and character.
Between the rooms, you’ll find a well-appointed full primary bathroom with tiled floor, corner soaking tub with glass-enclosed shower and skylight overhead.
Basement: Open railings and a set of stairs near the dining area leads to the lower level which offers full walkout doors for easy indoor/outdoor living. There is open, finished living space that serves as a family room where views again take center stage. A half-bathroom, laundry room and mechanicals room round out the lower space.
Mechanicals: There is hot water radiant heat throughout all three levels of living space with the option to use the propane boiler OR the wood boiler enclosed behind the office with outdoor access. There is a mini-split for cooling in the warmer months. A 200-amp electric panel services the home and there is an automatic backup generator.
Property: The yard offers wonderful landscaping and hardscaping: stone gardens filled with perennials. Well-traveled trails behind the house are a bonus leading to a peak where you can enjoy the stunning mountain views of Vermont by foot, four-wheeler or snowshoes/skis! It’s only a short walk to exceptional fishing opportunities on the Battenkill River.
Garage: A 2-car detached garage/barn with doors provides parking and workspace with hinged barn doors. Overhead doors could be added if desired. Additional lean-to shelters provide extra storage for equipment or vehicles.
Exterior: Authentic board and batten wood siding from the barn wraps the house and it’s topped with an asphalt shingled roof. The home features an insulated concrete foundation with 3” spray foam insulation throughout for supreme energy efficiency. Herd windows are throughout and they’re trimmed in a contrasting red aluminum.
Location: The home offers an absolute respite from the world on its 11-acre site and road with just three homes making it feel as though you’re on 100 acres. Despite the feeling of solitude, the wifi and cell signal are strong for work-from-home opportunities.
This home sits in the Village of Shushan, Town of Jackson, in beautiful Washington County known for its idyllic country setting, prolific farms, antique shops, covered bridges, and the peaceful privacy it offers residents. The Battenkill River is widely recognized for its natural beauty and is enjoyed by many including trout fisherman, canoeists, and for tubing. Dorset, VT is less than 25 minutes away, 35 minutes to Manchester, VT & 45 minutes to Saratoga Springs, NY.
Schedule your private showing of this exceptional home today.
Gerald Magoolaghan
Lic. Real Estate Salesperson
c: 518-788-8220
Gerry@TheCartierGroup.com