Newly Renovated 1890s Hay Barn, 2 floors of scenic marsh views. 3 minutes from Millerton, lakes and Hotchkiss. Open loft, Queen Beds on Both floors. Fully equiped kitchen. Ideal for couple or w/guests. Single Bathroom on Ground Floor. Full Music Set up w/ instruments and PA. Radiant floors, plus pellet stove for ambiance & additional heat. Wifi thermostat and smart lighting w/ Alexa. 42" TV with Firestick and cable. Full house Auto-Backup Generator. Rental car can be available with property. Rustic Chic rebuilt 1920's hay barn. Respecting the original space and vernacular, the two floors are open lofts. Great for Artist, writer or photographer. The two floors are completely open, so a large group or two couples should be comfortable sharing space. The circular driveway lined with Apple Trees leads to a large stone entrance patio and ground floor entrance with large kitchen island with 4 gas burner stove, a large stainless sink and countertop, double oven, microwave. and refrigerator that makes water and ice. There is a seperate toilet with sink, and a single shower with sink. The pellet stove, washer and dryer and the living room with TV are also on the ground level, as is a desk area with scanner and 11x17 printer for your use. There is one Queen size bed on this ground level for guests who prefer not to take the stairs. The second floor is also an open loft with a queen and full size bed, with a place to do yoga and light excercise...(please no jumping as she is an old building). There is also a music space with full drum kit, guitar, base and PA for your use. Any additional musical equipment, and musicians for play or lessons can be arranged. There are Repurposed materials throughout the space, and the Barn was rebuilt as an Energy efficent home. There are radiant floors on both stories. Please note the property and home are private, and there are amazing views of a marsh area out the back windows to the North. Abundant bird and wildlife watching, including wild Turkey and Deer. There are no street lights and the stars and Milky Way on a clear night are unbelievably bright. The light that moves through the building during the day is incredible, and no artificial lighting is needed. There are large curtains on the front glass doors for extra privacy, but please note there are no shades on any of the windows. There is a large south facing stone patio and entry in the front of the house with a large BBQ with side stove. There is also a little metal firepit for your use that when lit warms up the stones very nicely. Please keep this a good distance away from the home if used. During the summer guests can use the Lakeville lake facilities, which are about a 4 minute drive away. A canoe is provided for you on the property. The 9 hole Hotchkiss golf course is just up the road as well. During the winter you have access to 3 local ski resports 30-45 minutes away....and their is an a ski jump facility in Lakeville. The property is within a mile of both Hotchkiss and Indian Mountain school. Guests have full access to both floors and front yard and gardens. Access to the basement is restricted, as this is under construction is home to all of the building's utilities and owner's personal items. The rear out of site lower North East corner of the property is also a restricted part of the property as it is being used for future construction staging materials. We are available 24/7. We also have a local property manager who can assist with any needs. Amazing Country setting. Access to Lakeville Lakes, 3 ski resorts within 30 Min. drive, Millerton, Great Barrington and the Berkshires...all easily accessible. Wassaic train station is 15 min. to the south for City access. Two Bikes included with rental Featured in Vogue "13 Perfect Airbnbs for a Fall Weekend Away From New York City" The site is situated on 2 private acres with private views out of all the windows and doors both winter and summer. However, during the winter months due to falling leaves, there are distant views of the neighbor's homes to the East and the North West that can be seen from parts of the property. The kitchen is fully equipped, with a double oven and gas grill, however we reccomend using the BBQ outside if you plan on frying steak or other meats on the stove vs. the oven....We are working on the hood installation. The house has bluetooth speakers in all of the rooms, including the bathrooms. Alexa can help you control all the lighting and heat. - The house is on a septic system. Please only use the provided cleaning soaps and detergents...and please do not flush any wipes or sanitary napkins down the drain. The house has a backup generator which switches on automatically during a power outage. However, the washer and dryer is not part of this backup power. There is little to no cell service at the barn. There is a house phone for call forwarding, or you can use Wifi calling on your phone. There is cell service just up the road about 1 min. Away. We can provide a 2010 Prius as a rental car via Turo. This is convenient for a NYC getaway via Wassaic train station which is 15 min. away. Please inquire, as rate for the car rental and pick up and drop off at the train station are flexible and can be arranged.