Set on 11.4 forested acres in Roxbury, in New York’s western Catskills, this three-bedroom retreat occupies a hillside site chosen for its privacy, morning light and uninterrupted views across the mountains.
Photography: courtesy of Annabell Taylor
Photography: courtesy of Annabell Taylor
Photography: courtesy of Annabell Taylor
Photography: courtesy of Annabell Taylor
Photography: courtesy of Annabell Taylor
Photography: courtesy of Annabell Taylor
Photography: courtesy of Annabell Taylor
Photography: courtesy of Annabell Taylor
Photography: courtesy of Annabell Taylor
Photography: courtesy of Annabell Taylor
Photography: courtesy of Annabell Taylor
Rather than dominating its setting, the 1,760sqft house is carefully composed to frame it. Large windows draw the woodland and changing seasons into the interiors, while limewashed walls, timber floors and custom joinery create a restrained backdrop for the landscape. An open-plan living space, centred on a wood-burning stove, flows directly onto a generous deck overlooking the property’s swimming pond.
The grounds are as considered as the house itself. Stone paths weave through mature trees and layered gardens, connecting a cedar hot tub, firepit terrace and detached studio that can serve as a workspace, guest accommodation or creative retreat. Every element encourages time outdoors, with mountains visible in almost every direction.
The result is less a showpiece than a house designed to slow the pace of everyday life, where architecture quietly supports the experience of the landscape rather than competing with it.
The property is listed for US$795,000 with Annabel Taylor of Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty.
