688 Zena Rd.,

Be prepared to fall in love with this distinctive and beautifully crafted home! Just minutes from Village of Woodstock. This spacious sun-dappled four bedroom, 3 ½ bathroom gorgeous Cedar Contempo is nestled in a pine forest among beautiful natural landscaping with mature plantings. This Gem was built by local master builder, Phillip Schaeffer and thoughtfully designed. From the moment you arrive, you see the dramatic 20-foot cathedral ceilings, numerous skylights, Brazilian cherrywood flooring and a wraparound cedar deck. The kitchen is a cook’s dream …with high-end kitchen appliances, custom cabinetry, sizeable granite island that overlooks the Loft dining area … perfect for entertaining! The living area is cozy with a large hand-built wood-burning fireplace with locally harvested Bluestone hearth … imagine sitting by this fireplace on a snowy evening. just magical! First floor also has a lovely bedroom with easy access to the first-floor full bath and walk-out access to a private deck area. There’s also a library or office that could be utilized as a secondary first floor bedroom. This lovely room opens directly to an over 400 square foot screened-in, accent-lit porch, with plenty of room for Alfresco dining and relaxing. First floor is complete with a convenient powder room just off the foyer, and a large cedar and glass sunroom/den with stove for extra warmth. A great space to enjoy the woods, look for wildlife, and listen to birdsong. The spacious primary suite is privately tucked away upstairs with large windows, lovely views, skylights, plenty of closet space, and a beautiful full custom private bathroom. The entire lower level is completely built-out with two full sizable bedrooms, loads of closet space, both have exterior access to the backyard, facing the forest. There is also an additional bathroom on this level, a laundry room, more storage, and radiant-heated floors throughout. You will find direct access from this level to the two-car heated garage. This stunning property has a huge amount of flexibility regarding space and layout for a great full- time residence, an ideal work-from-home setting, or a weekend home with lots of space and privacy for guests, or for multi-generational living. From a technical perspective, the entire home recently had a full HVAC upgrade in 2021, and a whole-house generator was added, which is a fantastic benefit for Catskill living. House is centrally located, with a quick drive to uptown Kingston and village of Saugerties. It’s a must see!!