1650 Bodoit Road, Hancock

Evocative natural beauty meets boundless possibility on this 150-acre estate nestled into the Catskill mountains. With multiple residences and acres to explore, this secluded retreat is only two-and-a-half hours from New York City, outside the hamlet of Fishs Eddy. Lush gardens and manicured fields give way to forested, rolling terrain framed by the mountains and over half a mile of river frontage with exclusive rights. The estate's four buildings, which include a main house, entertainment lodge, guest house and newly built 225 seat banquet hall, comprise 30,000 square feet and 29 bedrooms that can accommodate as many as 72 people at a time. Multiple chef's kitchens, great rooms and fireplaces set the scene for epic meals and gatherings while a pool, hot tub and stone fire pit lure visitors outdoors. Coffee on the back porch, drinking in the views, can segue to hiking, horseback riding or trout fishing on the East Branch of the Delaware River. This property offers unusual flexibility as a primary residence, creative or corporate retreat, spa, riding camp or even performance venue. Surrounded by 1,000 acres of conservation land and the rich creative spirit of the Catskills, its opulent grounds and lodge-like nooks and crannies provide ample space for artists and writers, leaders and strategists, brides and grooms, with plenty of room to roam or ride. Helicopter landing is available on site, and less than 10 minutes away is an airport, giving easy access for those arriving by small planes. A private blue-stone quarry, natural gas rights, hardwood forests, and opportunity for sub-development add to the flexibility of this estate. Whether as a private sanctuary or the setting for a new creative or commercial venture, this estate's distinctive sense of place rejuvenates and restores in all four seasons.