Picturesque Catskills Retreat
on 121+ acres

4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms
2 ponds with views, fields, and woodlots

330 Middlemist Road, Delhi, NY

Cradled within the Western Catskill mountains, at the headwaters of the Delaware river, is the ultra-private Middlemist Farm.

The Setting

This circa 1870’s classic upright-wing farmhouse has been updated (2006) to a full modern home while retaining period details in an exceptional package that seems pulled from a Hollywood movie set. A sanctuary for eco-conscious individuals seeking harmony with nature, the property has been professionally landscaped to create beautiful easy walking paths allowing you to fully appreciate the finer moments of life. Drive through a lush canopy of trees to discover this hidden gem spread across over 121 acres, a mix of over 30 acres of hay-able fields and 80+ acres of wonderful woodlands with 2 spring-fed ponds, gardens, mature perennial plantings among refined rock features.

The Home

The meticulously modernized home is a fusion of modern technology and rustic charm designed to complement a sustainable lifestyle. Centered on the chef’s-dream kitchen, this space features high-end, energy-efficient appliances, exposed beams, and soaring ceilings illuminated by natural skylights, all set against eco-friendly Brazilian soapstone countertops. The six+ burner WOLF range with high-velocity commercial hood PLUS dedicated warming drawer provide an uncompromising cooking environment. Dual dishwashers, a trash-compactor, and the massive GE Profile refrigerator are all incorporated into the hand-crafted cupboards, creating a truly seamless look through the kitchen. Multiple sinks, hidden appliance niches and even a fantastic base-board kick vacuum ( connected to the whole house central vacuum system) are all set on foot-warming, tiled, radiant-heat flooring. A sun-drenched solarium makes a lovely breakfast room or even better office space. The dedicated prep-kitchen offers additional refrigeration, sink and counter space for those larger entertainment projects (this space doubles as first floor laundry, and also has a convenient mudroom and side entrance).

Enjoy the dedicated dining room framed by period-perfect pocket doors, and whimsical cabinet hardware.

The grand living room is enriched by floor to ceiling built-in book shelves, with AC and heat-exchanger vents carved into the baseboards. Double French-doors, a picturesque framing for the Catskill mountain’s western slopes, open onto the pergola-shaded front porch that looks out over acres of groomed rock and perennial gardens with small stream babbling into the front pond. This room, as well as the family room, both have working wood-burning fireplaces.

Beds and Baths

Three bedrooms on the second floor offer privacy and comfort. The entire end of this floor is a primary suite with dedicated full bath, closet spaces, and a cheerful bedroom with vaulted ceiling and new carpet. The primary bathroom is centered on a large, jetted soaking tub, ideal for removing the worries of any day. Dual sinks, a classically designed standing shower, and a private toilet room (with bidet), add to the exceptional experience of this home. Two bedrooms in the original part of the house share a 2nd spacious central full bath with dual sinks and a tub-shower.

2 sets of stairs provide access to the 2nd floor: one leading to the addition area defined by the primary suite, and the second, more central staircase, rising from the grand center hall. A powder room and coat closet are easily accessed in this hall.

Gardens & Out Buildings

Cultivate your own organic produce in the hi-fenced 85 x 40 Vegetable Garden with raised beds and established fruit trees. Enhancing the property is a charming period 2 floor gardening shed, a spacious 1400 sqft, 3-bay (1 heated) garage, and a very special 35 x 26 ft (1800 sqft) 2 floor barn/studio building (with water, solar power, and propane heat).

Utilities

The home is powered by all-modern systems with state-of-the-art geothermal heating, solar electric, and radiant floor heating (kitchen). Heat exchangers and 3-modern AC systems keep the climate perfect in an already perfect living space. The clean, dry basement provides easy access to all systems, as well as individual root cellar room and wine cellar, both temperature and humidity controlled.

The Land, Ponds, and Views

Acres of stone-wall lined and farmer-maintained fields accent the woodlots. Trails run through the property, including a lovely moss-covered walking path leading to the second 1/3^rd acre stone-scaped pond in the eastern field.

The Surround

Views of two mountains can be seen from the front yard and porches:  Cobble (2342 feet) and Scotch (2457) Mountains, which make up the valley of the headwaters of the West Branch of the Delaware river.

Experience a harmonious blend of modern luxury and ecological awareness at this exceptional eco-sensitive retreat just minutes from the village of Delhi, New York, home of SUNY Delhi, the county seat, and one of upstate NY’s most approachable main streets, filled with shops, and restaurants. Seemingly set in an ultra-private preserve that feels far away from the crush of modern life, yet under 3 hours from the GWB, this is a magical destination you may never wish to leave.