36 Potic Creek Rd, Earlton, NY 12058

Costa Rica in the Catskills! Walk around this stream-side cottage once (w/ 255 ft of frontage on Potic Creek but not in a flood zone) and youll be hooked! Sprawling decks overlook the lazy (and sometimes gushing) full-year stream. You can fish, sunbathe onflat rock, or wander the property and enjoy thedreamy, lushlandscape. Whether lounging in a hammock, on the back porch swing, or inside sleeping, youll be soothed by the sound of flowing water. Potic Creek offers incredible delights like your very own swimming hole, and you can skirt the streams edge and find yourself at the mostfantastic waterfall. Entertain on the large deck above the creek; star gaze from your hot tub; tell stories around the fire pit. Maybe youll fry up some sunnies, perch, or catfish that you caught just a few feet away. Dotted on the property are three fabulous outbuildings: Astudio/barn with adjacent outdoor bathroom thats got running hot and cold water and a sweet greenhouse attached.This could be a rustic getaway for your guests. Build it into a more substantial AirBnB or glamping site, or use it as a space to make art, write, exercise or relax. Theres even a corral area for pets or animals. Youll also find a 720 sq. ft garage at the front of the property. This major bonus offers total seclusion and protection from the road. Its heated, insulated, and has a 200-amp electric service. (It currently has a special use commercial permit and could cater to an at-home business). Smack dab in the middle of this miraculous wonderland is anexquisite cottage-style 4 bedroom home. The moment you step through the back door youll feel yourself unwind. Theres an artfully designed mudroom, with ceramic tiled floors and walls and get this it doubles as a showering station for pets or to rinse off after gardening.To one side theres the cutest full bath and a cleverly hidden utility room with new high efficiency on-demand hot water heater. Across the way is a large open laundry room that has potential for additional uses. The dining room (with its romantic gas fireplace) flows nicely to the living room, and kitchen with its vaulted ceilings. Everything is infused with the seller's creative spirit and crafty designs. Check out the meticulous pantry in the kitchen! This great floor plan allows for two ground floor, stream-side bedrooms with custom built closets and picture windows; bringing the outdoors in. Sleep soundly in natures embrace. A second large and luxurious bathroom is just off the Dining Room and is in the process of being gut renovated. It will include a sexy soaking tub (beneath a huge new picture window), walk in glass enclosed shower, and another gas fireplace with bench in front. Your spa-like retreat! (see artist renderings). Radiant heated floors extend through the entire downstairs making it an amazing place to enjoy aprs ski, or after a winter walk down the rushing stream. Head upstairs to another bedroom or call it dual offices, a home office, a yoga, or meditation space. Use yourimaginationthe space will call to you. There are so many options for upstairs and lots of clever storage space to boot. This poetic abode is tucked away, yet minutes from the hip highlights of the Village of Catskill, convenient to Wyndham and Hunter ski slopes. And yes, there are hiking trails walkable from this property. Theproperty is fenced for ultimately privacy. Only 20 minutes to Hudson and an easy drive south to Saugerties, Woodstock and Kingston. Head north to Albany, just half an hour away, toexplore more fine dining, museums, or to catch a flight. This is the perfect location for exploring the area. Its a pleasure to show and see!Take a look, butdont be surprised if you dont want to leave.