5 of the best Reasons to Move to the Country

In today’s fast-paced world, the idea of trading in city life for a simpler, more fulfilling existence in the country has never been more appealing. With a slower pace of life and countless benefits for your health and well-being, moving to the country might be the lifestyle change you didn’t know you needed. Here are five compelling reasons to make the move.

1. Breathe in the Fresh Air

One of the most immediate benefits of country living is the abundance of clean, fresh air. Away from the congestion and pollution of the city, the countryside offers a literal breath of fresh air.

The open spaces, forests, and farmlands help purify the air, allowing you to enjoy a healthier, more refreshing…

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About Byrdcliffe, the treasured local arts colony

The Woodstock Byrdcliffe Arts Colony, established in 1903, is a historic haven for creativity nestled in the heart of the Catskills. As one of the earliest utopian art colonies in America, Byrdcliffe was founded with the vision of merging art, craft, and nature into a harmonious lifestyle. Its iconic Arts and Crafts-style buildings and serene wooded landscape have inspired generations of artists, writers, and musicians. From its early days as a refuge for artisans to its current role as a cultural landmark offering artist residencies, exhibitions, and performances, Byrdcliffe continues to embody Woodstock’s enduring spirit of creativity and community.

Original White Pines building  

Images copyright The Woodstock Guild

 

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EXCITING INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY!!!
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This stunning property offers incredible potential, currently operating as a high-demand Airbnb rental. A one-of-a-kind two-family residence featuring **7 bedrooms** and **5 bathrooms**, this home combines modern amenities with historic charm.  


The main house, built in 1850, boasts 4 spacious bedrooms and 3 baths, showcasing a beautifully renovated kitchen. The rear addition, dating back to 1915, is equally impressive, offering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a brand-new eat-in kitchen. The best part? The two units can be completely separated by secure interior doors, or opened up to rent out as a **single-family home**. **Live in one unit and rent the other for extra income**—the…

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Ready to make the move to the Hudson Valley? Let us show you five fabulous homes under $500,000. Each with its own character and charm from spacious backyard, to sun-filled rooms, outdoor patios and decks and views. Give us a call to see one or all! Let's get started.

Spacious Bungalow In the Epicenter Of Outdoor Adventure

9-11 Center Street, Phoenicia, NY | Asking $425,000
3 beds | 2 baths | 1,863 square feet | 0.20 Acres
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Delightful Old Hurley Home with Scenic Catskill Views

548 Mountain View Avenue, Hurley, NY | Asking $365,000
3 beds | 2 baths | 1,125 square feet | 0.35 Acres
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Charming Stone Ridge Retreat

4362 Atwood Road, Stone Ridge, NY |…

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Discover this charming, expansive Arts and Crafts-style home, perfectly sited on 2.11 acres. Just 5 miles from Bearsville Theater and main street Woodstock NY, you'll enjoy easy access to local amenities, dining, and outdoor activities in this vibrant community. Schedule your showing today and experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience!

363 Cold Brook Road, Bearsville, NY | $1,100,000
3 beds | 2 baths | 3,126 square feet | 2.11 Acres
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Enjoy an ideal blend of work and leisure. The open floor plan features vaulted ceilings, warm wood interiors, and a stunning stone fireplace, creating an inviting atmosphere ideal for entertaining.

Step into a stunning, recently renovated, kitchen featuring…

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Explore the Hudson Valley's finest luxury homes with our top three picks.

Welcome to The Big Red House, an oasis at the end of a private road surrounded by Mountain Views, a stream and open skies.

544 Herdman Road, Shandaken, NY | Asking $1,695,000
3 beds | 3 baths | 3,392 square feet | 36.03 Acres
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Explore the Hudson Valley's finest luxury homes with our top three picks.

Breathtaking Belleayre Views from this Secluded 14-Acre Retreat.

2075 Upper Birch Creek Road, Pine Hill, NY | Asking $1,295,000
4 beds | 2.5 baths | 2,226 square feet | 14.00 Acres
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Welcome to Your Custom Mountain Retreat!

8 Heyden/ Off Chase Road, Shokan, NY | Asking…

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Welcome to 109 Boice Mill Road - an idyllic upstate residence featuring an elegant and spacious twenty-year-young classic colonial surrounded by exquisitely maintained landscaping and gardens, a sparkling in-ground heated gunite pool, and detached two car garage.

109 Boice Mill Road, Kerhonkson, NY | Asking $1,150,000
3 beds | 2.5 bath | 2,197 square feet | 3.10 Acres
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As you arrive, you'll appreciate the natural privacy the forsythia and evergreens create, shielding the property from the quiet country road. The setting is a total dream. The front yard is framed by a beautifully manicured lawn, anchored by a stately maple and young fruit trees across from the professionally designed fenced garden. The sweet scent of…

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Quintessential compound on Woodstock's most iconic road in the historic Byrdcliffe Arts Colony. Don't miss the opportunity to own one of the original Woodstock handmade homes with a separate cottage, both designed in the "Arts and Craft" style of the original Byrdcliffe colony. The property sits on 2.5 acres, and it's surrounded by thousands of acres of Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild land offering a sense of privacy and solitude, yet minutes to the center of Woodstock.

Walk down the same road where Bob Dylan was sure to have gotten so much of his inspiration in these mountains, as the property he called home was a stones throw away. Perched on Mount Guardian this home reflects the artistic origins and spirit of Woodstock. 

79 Upper Byrdcliffe Way,…

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Log cabin lovers here is a spectacular custom-built log cabin home in Willow, New York. From the site prep to the foundation to the mechanicals to all three levels of the house, no expense was spared. The result is a stunningly beautiful, highly functional and efficient home. Lumber and cherry and white pine trim and moldings were custom-made on site.

190 Grogkill Road, Willow, NY | Asking $1,149,000
3 beds | 4 baths | 3,665 square feet | 3.20 Acres
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On the main level find an open floor plan for the soaring A-frame with kitchen, dining room and the living room that opens up to an expansive wraparound teak & mahogany deck with a seasonal view of the opposing ridge line. A free standing wood stove adds a cozy, apres ski…

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Your dream home awaits! Check these five featured homes, each priced under $500,000. 

Tranquil Home in Saugerties

178 Rivka Road, Saugerties, NY | Asking $449,000
3 beds | 2 baths | 1,653 square feet | 2.30 Acres
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Charming Home in Sleepy Hollow Lake

137 Rip Van Winkle Drive, Athens, NY | Asking $369,000
3 beds | 2.5 baths | 2,000 square feet | 0.28 Acres
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Enjoy Hudson River Views From This Charming Brick Vape

150 Patterson Road, Saugerties, NY | Asking $399,000
4 beds | 1 baths | 1,512 square feet | 0.25 Acres
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Embrace serenity in this charming Stone Ridge, NY home.

4362 Atwood Road, Stone Ridge, NY | Asking $450,000
3 beds | 1.5 baths |…

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