Set along a tranquil country road, this was one of Julien Studley's favorite destinations. A modest 1880 farmhouse remodeled throughout withhigh-quality custom amenities. The 27.99 acres of forest has a pond discretely setback from the road, accessible with a private walk from thehouse. Scattered throughout the land are Ice Age talus rocks providing natural diversity yet harmony to the parcel. The 27.99 acres can besubdivided if desired. The land backs up to Open Space Institute property and farther to the west, lands of The Mohonk Preserve. Uponentering the house, one is struck by the clarity of design, warmth and welcome feeling of the custom woodwork and cohesiveness of design."WELCOME HOME!" Throughout the house there is attention to quality, harmony and clarity. There is a feeling of being "close to the earth."The entry foyer and living room have custom designed hardwood floors. There is a stone fireplace at the far end of the living room. Recessedlighting provides warm illumination. There is a study/bedroom with a full bath off the living room. Entering the dining room, kitchen,entertainment area, the house opens up with huge windows facing south and west, a large cathedral ceiling space, floor to ceiling natural stonefireplace. The kitchen has very adequate lighting for the two food preparation areas, two sinks, 6 gas burner Vulcan range. Exquisite customcabinets, counters, shelves highlight this space. The pantry with washer and dryer are accessible from the kitchen. French doors separate thekitchen from the private, rear informal family entertainment space with barbecue oven. The view through the windows facing west towards theforest gives the feeling of being outdoors while still being indoors. The stairs and railing to the second floor are custom mahogany. The threesecond floor bedrooms all have custom built-in storage units and cabinetry. The master bedroom has exquisite hardwood floor designs, acustom built-in sitting area and home office/study space. This residence was featured in the August 1999 Architectural Digest "New YorkCraftsman." The residence was designed for Julien Studley by Bialecki Architects as a tribute to Charles and Henry Greene as a fusion ofarchitecture and nature. More photos can be seen at: www.bialeckiarchitects.com/work/interiors/studley-residence.