Upstater

This modern country cottage in Glen Spey, Sullivan County, is simply elegant.

The exterior is a moody mix of black and gray, with a metal roof and an expansive wraparound deck.

The front door opens from the deck into the living/dining/kitchen great room.

Big windows and sliders let light pour onto the wood flooring.

An L-shaped layout makes for an efficient kitchen. White cabinets are topped with butcher-block counters.

There are 2.5 baths on the main level, and a full bath downstairs. This bathroom has a tiled shower stall and a rustic vanity.

The primary bedroom has a black-bifold-door closet.

The primary bath has a green vanity…

…and a clawfoot tub, along with cool, geometric floor tiles.

The stairs for the basement are just off the kitchen.

The lower level has a slightly unfinished vibe, but plenty of room for a guest room.

The full bath has black-and-white floor tile and a rustic barn door.

There’s a full living room, too.

An oversized pole barn is included on the 2.19-acre property. As the road name suggests, the house is close to the Rio Reservoir, where, on a winter’s morning, you’re sure to catch a glimpse of dozens of bald eagles searching for a fishy breakfast.

This listing is brand-new, so take a look before everyone else does. The list price for the 2,080-square-foot home is $575,000.

If this angular, modern country cottage catches your eye, find out more about 183 Rio Dam Road, Glen Spey, from Philip Brooks, licensed real estate salesperson with Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty.