Jill Borenstein
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jill@anatolehouse.com
Robin Jones
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robin@anatolehouse.com
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A winding country road leads to the secluded site, where a pine-clad, crisp geometry emerges from the trees.
Inside, an open plan connects the kitchen, dining, and living spaces, anchored by a cozy pellet stove and radiant floor heating. Walls of glass draw the forest indoors, while the full kitchen sits steps from an expansive 25-foot cantilevered steel deck — an ideal stage for al fresco meals or sun-soaked afternoons.
Upstairs, the primary suite opens onto its own private deck suspended above the hillside — a perfect spot for slow mornings with coffee and quiet thought.
Two guest rooms share a tranquil bathroom finished with matte penny tiles and a soaking tub that softens the home’s linear architecture.
The home’s infrastructure is compact and efficient: the utility room houses the solar bank, water heater, electric panel, and pressure tank. No attic, no basement, no unnecessary maintenance — and no utility bills. Forest Edge is fully powered by 24 monocrystalline solar panels paired with a 15 k Sol-Ark inverter and lithium-ion LifePo battery bank, producing 38 kWh of daily electricity. The system stores enough power for up to five? days off-grid — no generator required — and may easily connect to nearby NYSEG lines for conventional service if desired. Check out the house brochure for more information on the solar technology, maintenance and ethos.
Set on 2.6 acres, the hilltop site offers total privacy while maintaining proximity to nearby towns. The 25' cantilevered deck reaches into the canopy, overlooking the pond below. The deck features an outdoor shower and plenty of room for outdoor dining and lounging.
A fire pit rests just steps away, surrounded by boulders and native ferns.
At the base of the hill, a clearing opens to a panoramic view of the house above — a scene that captures the quiet power of its design.
Forest Edge lies roughly 115 miles north of New York City, surrounded by rivers, forests, and trails. It’s a perfect base for fishing, swimming, or hiking — with local color and comfort minutes away. Callicoon, Roscoe, and Livingston Manor offer farmers markets, restaurants, and boutiques; North Branch provides cider, art, and small-town warmth just down the road. Whether a weekend retreat, co-primary escape, or full-time residence, Forest Edge represents the future of sustainable rural living — design-forward, energy-independent, and deeply connected to its place.
Forest Edge is the fifth solar-powered residence by Edifice Upstate, designed by award-winning architect Marc Thorpe in the Western Catskills of upstate New York. The home is an exercise in reduction — designed to live with a modern standard, but only with what is necessary. Perched quietly on a forested hilltop overlooking a peaceful pond, it embodies self-sustaining design and architectural restraint.
Jill Borenstein
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jill@anatolehouse.com
Robin Jones
/
robin@anatolehouse.com
A winding country road leads to the secluded site, where a pine-clad, crisp geometry emerges from the trees.
Set on 2.6 acres, the hilltop site offers total privacy while maintaining proximity to nearby towns. The 25' cantilevered deck reaches into the canopy, overlooking the pond below. The deck features an outdoor shower and plenty of room for outdoor dining and lounging.
A fire pit rests just steps away, surrounded by boulders and native ferns.
At the base of the hill, a clearing opens to a panoramic view of the house above — a scene that captures the quiet power of its design.
Forest Edge lies roughly 115 miles north of New York City, surrounded by rivers, forests, and trails. It’s a perfect base for fishing, swimming, or hiking — with local color and comfort minutes away. Callicoon, Roscoe, and Livingston Manor offer farmers markets, restaurants, and boutiques; North Branch provides cider, art, and small-town warmth just down the road. Whether a weekend retreat, co-primary escape, or full-time residence, Forest Edge represents the future of sustainable rural living — design-forward, energy-independent, and deeply connected to its place.
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