A magical place for a big group to lounge by the pool, play ping pong, canoe and cook big meals. The house and guest cottages were designed by an I.M. Pei disciple, with vaulted wood ceilings, slate floors, chef's kitchen, family room with fireplace, and wrap around terrace with views. Spacious places to gather and 5 very private bedrooms. Nearby: hiking trails; charming towns (and restaurants!) of Chatham, Hudson and Kinderhook; art viewing at Art Omi and The School; and many farmer's markets. The space The house is set on 20 private wooded acres with a one acre pond (canoe included). The kitchen is a cook's dream: double ovens, Gaggeneau stove, Liebherr fridge and huge pantry. The living room has 20 foot ceilings, big sectional sofa, cable tv and fireplace. The main house has three bedrooms, and two others are just across the courtyard. A wide bluestone patio with lots of tables and chairs extends on two sides of the house. The dining room overlooks the pond and white birch trees, perfect for bird watching. Featured in the New York Times: (URL HIDDEN) MAIN HOUSE: Dining area: table for 12, seating nook by the picture window, bar and built-ins. Sunset views over the pond Kitchen and pantry: stainless steel Liebherr fridge, Jenn-Aire double oven, Gaggenau stovetop, two dishwashers Living room: wood burning fireplace, 60 inch tv with Direct TV, Apple TV, sound system, large sectional plus chairs Bedroom 1: California king bed with new pillow-top mattress, two full bathrooms, sitting area, day bed, stone patio with panoramic views Bedroom 2: queen bed with new pillow-top mattress, bathroom with tub & shower, doors open to plaza area Bedroom 3 in the tower: sun-filled room with 20 foot ceilings, two full beds with new pillow-top mattresses, half bath, audiophile-quality sound system Deck: Dining for ten, Weber grill. Lower level: half bath, laundry room, rack mounted stereo system Additional features: Wifi, two ponds with canoe and paddle board, gunite outdoor pool, expansive stone plazas, ping pong table, games and books galore DETACHED GUEST SUITE: Bedroom 4: queen bed with new pillow-top mattress, plus large sleeping loft with mattress, bathroom with shower Bedroom 5: queen bed with new pillow-top mattress, sitting area. Shares bath with bedroom 4 or bedrooms in main house Guest access The whole house is yours! Other things to note Crib and portable crib available.