Mystical Craftsman Cabin/Former Trout Hatchery in the Catskills, $799K

  |  March 7, 2019

Prepare to be spellbound by this enchanted Adirondack cabin built on a former fish hatchery on 107 acres.

And, be warned: This property is secluded. Kinda hard not to be if you’re surrounded by over 100 acres of land, covered in old-growth forest and still possessing of the stone pools and streams that once served as a trout hatchery.

During the early 1900s, this land was home to Yama Farms Inn, where dignitaries and heads-of-state retreated to bask in that clean Catskill Mountain air. You can find out more about the history of Yama Farms here, and we suggest you take a look at the original Japanese-inspired resort buildings photos included in the link. Sadly, these buildings are gone now, but you can see the stonework reflected in this property:

Yama Farms

The Craftsman-style cabin that now stands on this property was hand-built in 2008, utilizing a Japanese-inspired roof line, punctuated by an stone foundation and fireplace. Look familiar?

The 1,350-square-foot interior is illuminated by skylights, with nifty details like wrought iron bars (they’re not just for looks; they also provide structural support), selected barnwood used for the interior walls and floors, blacksmith-style doors, and two fireplaces, one in the main living room and one in the screened-in summer living room.

The listing calls this an “off-the-grid” retreat, but the property description includes insulated doors and windows, as well as a generator. We’re going to assume that when they say “off-the-grid,” they mean it, so, should you decide to become a part of this Tolkien fantasy, consider leaving your cellphones and laptops behind. Something tells me that, between the babbling Vernoy Kill Creek and the light-pollution-free stargazing opportunities on this property, you won’t need them.

Located near Wawarsing hamlet, western Ulster County, less than two hours from NYC.

Adirondack cabin

Have you fallen under the thrall of this Adirondack cabin in the Catskills? Find out more about 414 Upper Jenny Brook Road, Wawarsing from Sotheby’s.

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