Sometimes, buying the best home on the block is a fantastic choice! Set on a magical 1 acre park-like lot with a stream-fed pond and meticulously maintained perennial gardens and ornamental trees, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in the Onteora Central School District and the low-tax Town of Olive is now available for the first time ever. The home features solid hardwood floors throughout much of the house, a spacious living room and formal dining room, an eat-in kitchen with recently updated appliances, and a brick fireplace with an insert in the family room, which seamlessly opens to a private backyard low-level deck that serves as a stage for barbecuing and entertaining while enjoying the tranquil beauty of the pond and surrounding forest - a perfect spot to unwind and embrace nature. This classic center hall colonial includes a spacious 2-car garage, a backup whole-house generator, and a separate shed for all your toys and treasures. Conveniently located close to Woodstock, Kingston, and other vibrant towns of the Catskills and Hudson Valley, the property is just steps away from the Ashokan Rail Trail and other amazing hiking trails and fishing spots. It's also close enough to Belleayre and Hunter ski centers to make skiing a habit. Come take a look and see if it's a good fit! An extra adjacent 1-acre lot accessible via Shagbark Drive is also available, offering even more potential for expansion or customization. See MLS #20243620 0 Lot Shagbark Drive © 2023 OneKey™ MLS, LLC