This custom home features casual elegance, perched on a knoll with seasonal views from every room. Designed and built with integrity by a master woodworker. Distinguished architectural details define this well-planned home. Enter the grand foyer with soaring ceiling. Admire the ash wood flooring, custom trim work, and exquisite staircase. There is a grand living room with beautiful custom solid cherry fireplace mantle and bookcases. Pella windows and arched doorways complement the design of the home. Enjoy music via the whole house sound system. The spacious kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring custom carpentry, solid granite countertops, a double set of Fisher & Paykel dishwashers and an island cooktop. Sliding doors open to a private back deck, perfect for weekend parties and entertaining guests. There is a formal dining room which is easily accessed from the kitchen. The den/study has cherry built in bookshelves/desk and is well suited for your remote work day. The Primary Suite is located on the first floor is inviting and warm with a cathedral ceiling, gas fireplace, and French -doors leading out to a private porch area. The primary bath is its own oasis with radiant heated floors, a custom bubble glass shower, large soaking tub, a custom double vanity with much storage, and a massive walk- in closet. Upstairs are two large bedroom suites which are flooded with light - each designed with its own sitting room and its own full bathroom. Pocket doors close the suites off from the shared foyer making it ideal space for guests or family members who require privacy. The enormous lower level of this home is finished with a large playroom/gym, additional storage, and a workshop (formally a media room). This entire level has radiant heat. The 2 car garage and an outdoor shed for garden tools and a lawn mower. The sweeping lush grounds have been landscaped, and the cedar siding of the home has been refreshed with a power wash. There is a brand-new HVAC installed. The roof and boiler are 4 years old. 8.5 acres of TOTAL privacy, and yet minutes to local schools and the villages of Red Hook & Tivoli. Bard College is a 10 minute walk (2 minute drive), creating access to incredible cultural events. The Rhinecliff train station accessing Amtrak is a 10 minute drive allowing for an easy commute to NYC. Stroll down to the community pond, sit, and relax, experiencing an abundance of wildlife and nature. This is truly a special & unique property!,Below Grnd Sq Feet:1450,ExteriorFeatures:Landscaped,FOUNDATION:Concrete,EQUIPMENT:Carbon Monoxide Detector,Smoke Detectors,ROOF:Asphalt Shingles,Heating:Gas,Cooling:Zoned,Ceiling Fan,FLOORING:Laminate,Wood,InteriorFeatures:French Doors,Gas Dryer Connection,Walk-In Closets,OTHERROOMS:Laundry/Util. Room,Rec/Play Room,Workshop,AboveGrade:4400,Level 1 Desc:KITCHEN, DR, LR, DEN, 1/2 BTH/LAUNDRY, PRIMARY SUITE,Level 2 Desc:2 BR SUITES WITH FULL BATHS