Karakter možda jest prenapuđena riječ u nekretninama, ali rijetko koja kuća pokazuje toliko topline i ozbiljnosti kao što to čini Old Hankins Manor. Od trenutka kada se približite stazici, prođete pored privatnog ribnjaka na pola acrea i dođete do verande s ljuljačkama, osjetit ćete dojam vječnog i ugodnog luksuza.

Skrivena od tihe seoske ceste, ova kuća stoji kao čuvar oko okolnih poljoprivrednih zemljišta više od 125 godina. Službeni ulaz dočekuje vas u prostranu predvorje s ukrašenim stubištem. Iza njega se nalazi udobna medijska soba, odvojena od ostatka stambenog prostora. Dnevna soba i radna soba s kamenom dvostrukom peći vode vas u glavni prostor za zabavu, a zatim u prostranu formalnu blagovaonicu, s drugim dijelom peći i drvenim policama. Kuhinja je vrlo funkcionalna, dok zadržava stari seoski šarm - zamislite crvene karo stolnjake, starinsku porculansku sudoperu, izlizano drvo i svježe pečene pite od trešanja. Uz ovaj prostor nalazi se praktična smočnica s ormarima od poda do stropa i dodatnom sudoperom. Pun kupaonica pored kuhinje također sadrži jedinicu za pranje/sušenje rublja.

Na odmorištu drugog kata naići ćete na lijep, sunčan dnevni boravak prije nego krenete niz hodnik koji vodi do pet spavaćih soba, svaka s posebnim karakterom, omogućujući vam da usmjerite svoje goste prema 'ljubičastoj sobi' ili 'crvenoj sobi'. Na ovom katu nalaze se dvije pune kupaonice, jedna s kupkom na nogama, postavljena ispod dramatičnog prozora od vitraža, a druga s tušem obloženim pločicama i šarmantnim starinskim armaturama.

Treći kat sadrži veliku glavnu apartman. Spavaća soba ima krov u obliku šatora iz cirkusa, radnu ciglenu peć i veliki prostor za sjedenje. Potpuna en suite kupaonica nudi još jednu kupku na nogama i uhodani tuš s oblogom od pločica i krovnim prozorom. Šarmantna garderoba i velika uređenju kancelarija dovršavaju ovaj kat.

Vani, staza s lijeve strane kuće vodi vas pored kamenite terase s vatrom do grijane bazena. Ovaj jednostavan raspored ovog prostora omogućuje vam da cijenite prirodnu privatnost otvorenih polja i zrelih drveća. S druge strane imanja, bistro slatkovodno jezero nudi prilike za plivanje, veslanje i mirnu kontemplaciju. Prednji travnjak je velik i lagano nagnut, što ga čini privlačnim za igranje na travnjaku s obitelji i prijateljima. Gotovo nevjerojatno, ovo idilično utočište također je samo deset minuta hoda od svih čari i pogodnosti Main Streeta, Callicoon.

Character may be an overused word in real estate, but it’s a rare home that exhibits as much warm gravitas as Old Hankins Manor. From the moment you pull up the drive, past the private half acre pond and up to the wraparound rocking chair porch, you’re struck by a sense of timelessness and comfortable elegance.

Tucked back from the quiet country road, this home has stood sentinel over the surrounding farmland for over 125 years. The formal front entrance welcomes you into a generous foyer with ornate staircase. Nestled behind this is a cozy media room, tucked away from the rest of the living space. The sitting room and den with stone double-sided fireplace welcome you into the primary entertaining space, then through to the spacious formal dining room, with the other face of the fireplace and wooden built-in shelving. The kitchen is highly functional while retaining an old country charm - think red checkered linens, aged porcelain sink, weathered wood and fresh baked cherry pies. Off this space is a convenient pantry with floor to ceiling cabinets and an additional sink. A full bathroom off the kitchen also houses a washer/dryer unit.

At the second floor landing, you’ll find a lovely, sunny sitting room before heading down the hallway housing five bedrooms, each with a distinct character, allowing you to direct your guests to the ‘lilac room’ or the ‘red room’. There are two full bathrooms on this floor, one with a clawfoot tub, positioned under a dramatic stained glass window, and another with a tiled shower with charming old-style fixtures.

The third floor houses a massive primary suite. The bedroom features a circus-tent-like peaked ceiling, working brick fireplace and large sitting area. A full en suite bath offers another clawfoot soaking tub and walk in tiled shower with skylight. A charming dressing room and large glass-encased office finish off this floor.

Outside, a pathway off the back of the house leads past a stone patio with fire pit to the heated pool. The simple layout of the this area allows you to appreciate the natural privacy of open fields and mature trees. To the other side of the property, the clear freshwater pond offers opportunities for swimming, paddling, and peaceful contemplation. The front lawn is large and lightly sloping, making it inviting for lawn games for your family and friends. Almost unbelievably, this idyllic escape is also just a ten minute walk to all the charms and conveniences of Main Street, Callicoon.