Jill Borenstein
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jill@anatolehouse.com
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There are country houses, and then there are places that feel as though they have quietly belonged to the landscape forever. Set across 7.7 acres of meadow, woodland, fruit trees, and stream frontage, this beautifully renovated farmhouse is a rare meeting of old-world character and thoughtful modern living.
The setting is expansive and once down from the road, private, with meadow views giving way to wooded hills and a stream winding through the property below. It is a place for long afternoons in the garden, dinners on the deck, wandering down to the stream, gathering fruit from the trees and watching the meadow change with the seasons. A home with history, land and soul, renovated enough for modern life, but still deeply connected to the landscape that surrounds it.
Inside, the house has been renovated, preserving the warmth and character that make an older home feel special while creating a comfortable, beautifully considered place to live. A wood-burning stove anchors the living spaces, while generous windows bring the surrounding landscape into nearly every room. The kitchen and dining area open toward the views, with an original tin ceiling overhead, propane stove and a wonderful sense of connection to the outdoors.
The primary bedroom and en-suite bath are thoughtfully tucked away on the main floor, while upstairs, three additional bedrooms are joined by a flexible bonus space currently used as a music studio and bunk room, an inviting space for guests, kids, or creative pursuits.
There is also something quietly modern about the way this home operates. The owners live almost entirely on solar power, with the 30-panel array providing the majority of home’s electricity. The property remains connected to the grid, but day-to-day life here is remarkably self-sufficient.
The property itself is the real story. “Nocino” takes its name from the traditional Italian walnut liqueur, a nod to the mature black walnut trees that anchor the landscape. Around the house, a broad lawn gives way to mature walnut and chestnut trees, a fenced garden, established apple and pear trees, with a path leading through the meadow to the 30-panel solar array. A large grassy swath stretches alongside the house, newly planted with peach, pear and other trees.
And then there is the barn: massive, weathered, and beautifully imperfect. With its original timber construction and generous proportions, it serves today as garden storage and a carport while preserving a tangible connection to the property’s agricultural past. Beyond it all, the stream offers a secluded, wooded setting with rocky banks, the sound of moving water and perfect for cooling off.
Set right along Hankins Road (or County Rd 93), Nocino offers the rare combination of a private country setting with easy access to some of the western Catskills’ best-loved towns and outdoor spots. Roscoe is a short drive away, as is Crystal Lake for swimming, paddling and quiet summer days by the water. Head a few minutes west and you’ll find Callicoon’s Main Street, with cafés, natural wine, farmers market and shops. Easy access to the Delaware River, Nocino is a wonderfully connected corner of the Catskills, quiet enough to feel tucked away, but close to the places you’ll want to go. 2 hours to NYC!
A thoughtfully restored, solar-powered farmhouse on 7.7 acres of meadows, orchards, berry gardens and creekside woodland.
Jill Borenstein
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jill@anatolehouse.com
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There are country houses, and then there are places that feel as though they have quietly belonged to the landscape forever. Set across 7.7 acres of meadow, woodland, fruit trees, and stream frontage, this beautifully renovated farmhouse is a rare meeting of old-world character and thoughtful modern living.
The property itself is the real story. “Nocino” takes its name from the traditional Italian walnut liqueur, a nod to the mature black walnut trees that anchor the landscape. Around the house, a broad lawn gives way to mature walnut and chestnut trees, a fenced garden, established apple and pear trees, with a path leading through the meadow to the 30-panel solar array. A large grassy swath stretches alongside the house, newly planted with peach, pear and other trees.
And then there is the barn: massive, weathered, and beautifully imperfect. With its original timber construction and generous proportions, it serves today as garden storage and a carport while preserving a tangible connection to the property’s agricultural past. Beyond it all, the stream offers a secluded, wooded setting with rocky banks, the sound of moving water and perfect for cooling off.
Set right along Hankins Road (or County Rd 93), Nocino offers the rare combination of a private country setting with easy access to some of the western Catskills’ best-loved towns and outdoor spots. Roscoe is a short drive away, as is Crystal Lake for swimming, paddling and quiet summer days by the water. Head a few minutes west and you’ll find Callicoon’s Main Street, with cafés, natural wine, farmers market and shops. Easy access to the Delaware River, Nocino is a wonderfully connected corner of the Catskills, quiet enough to feel tucked away, but close to the places you’ll want to go. 2 hours to NYC!
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