When you choose to live near the Ashokan Reservoir you'll be blessed with spectacular views like no other. If you're looking to build your dream home in the country with reservoir and mountain views, then this is the perfect spot for a weekend getaway or permanent home. Here are a few listings on the market but trust me - there's nothing like seeing them in person. 

260 Peck Road, Shokan NY / $799K - 49.7 Acres  - Click HERE for full listing 

Peck Road / Shokan NY / $199K - 9.40 Acres - Click HERE for full listing

Dancing Rock Road / Shokan NY / $139K - 5.05 Acres - Click HERE for full listing

 And one more Peck Road Listing/ Shokan NY - $450K - 40 Acres   Click HERE for full listing            

     

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Chow time! After all the hiking, running and socializing with your dog (see our post about Pet Friendly Activities in the Hudson Valley ) you'll be ready for a bite to eat. Here are some great local eateries that welcome pets. 

Landau Grill / Woodstock, NY

Landau Grill can be found in the heart of Woodstock and offers simple, delicious fare, such as burgers, chicken wings, crab cakes, salads, spinach-cheese ravioli, and blackened fish. Dogs are welcome at outdoor picnic tables for lunch and dinner.

Zoo Cafe / Stone Ridge NY. 

Dine. Shop. Play.  Zoo Cafe in Stone Ridge is the brainchild of dog lover Mary McNamara. Zoo Cafe offers unique accessories so that owners can include their pets in outdoor activities, Camping, hiking, boating,…

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When you are in the market for buying a piece of property in the Hudson Valley, Halter Associates Realty is the place to call. We guide your search and help land the perfect piece of property to meet your needs - be it privacy, mountain or water views, or land that is prepped and ready for a build. After your land purchase, you'll begin imagining the possibilities of building the home of your dreams. You start looking in magazines, dog-earring houses that put a smile on your face. You start a file with your favorite photos of windows, light fixtures, and kitchen appliances. The next step - finding someone to bring your vision to life. Here are five Hudson Valley Architects to start your search. 

Barry Price Architects / WEBSITE

 

Walker…

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Winter seems to finally be behind us and there's nothing more enticing then the idea of sunshine, pools and happy hour! Long, delicious sunny days filled with floats, hammocks, cool libations and summer reading. So without further ado - here are five fabulous homes with pools ready to welcome their new owner - YOU!

Just click on the title to see the full listing - go ahead... DIVE IN! 

59 Raybrook Drive / Woodstock NY

The beautifully hand crafted cedar gates at the entrance to this exquisite home set the stage for the custom fit and finishes that you will find throughout. The fabulous gourmet kitchen is complemented by the dining area and great room with high ceilings, creating an open floor plan flooded with natural light. Warmed at night…

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If part of your weekend entourage includes four legged furry friends, then you know what it's like to visit a town with pets in tow, looking for places that cater to your canine needs. It's one thing to find a hotel or weekend rental that welcomes pets, but what about activities during the day? Here’s a list of some of our favorite pet friendly places in the Hudson Valley.

DOG RUNS & PARKS

Catamount Dog Park / Mount Tremper
Imagine your dog’s joy as you remove his leash, open the gates, and let him or her run free, country-style! Located at the Emerson Resort and Spa, this dog park offers fresh running water, doggy bowls and even includes doggy showers. There's also a special area for tiny pooches. Sweet!


Woodstock Dog Park / Woodstock…

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The minute you drive up to this wonderful Woodstock NY estate you will fall in love with the hand crafted cedar gates at the entrance which slowly open, welcoming you to a world unto its own. Private, lush, pristine and exquisitely appointed, this secluded oasis sits at the end of one of Woodstock's best roads. 

The first room you'll enter is the breezeway that leads to an oversized cooks kitchen (once featured in House Beautiful magazine). Home chefs and foodies will love this room! It features granite and stainless counter space, cabinets galore, an 8-burner Garland range with pot-filler, two ovens, two dishwashers, Sub Zero refrigerator, a prep sink, Brazilian slate floors and backsplash and vaulted ceilings with skylights. 

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There’s something about sitting outside day or night next to a running stream. Listening to nature’s sounds of summer — rippling water mixed with the serenade of a toad or an orchestra of cicadas. Sip your glass of wine and look up to the stars as you snuggle into the serenity of your beloved country home. 

Here are a few houses currently on the market with streams running through or alongside the property: 

 481 West Saugerties, New York

Attention foodies! Whip up a gourmet meal in your sparkling new kitchen and then set up a gorgeous candle lit table on your deck, or a picnic on the lawn for a romantic rendezvous Hudson Valley style! As if that's not enough, this home sits high above the beautiful Plattekill Creek, so it's a short…

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When you visit Saugerties NY, you’ll find yourself inside a world of farmer’s markets, antique shops, world-class horse shows, hiking, fly-fishing, good eats, and local festivals like the Hudson Valley Garlic Festival. Nestled in the Hudson Valley, Saugerties borders the Hudson River to the east, and offers views of the Catskill Mountains to the west. Making up the Northeast corner of Ulster County, Saugerties offers a blend of history, sports activities, cultural events and the arts.

The real estate in Saugerities is as diverse as its local flavor - old farm houses, Victorian homes, townhouse living, contemporary homes, log cabins and over-the-top luxury estates. We’d love to show you the right home in this charming town as well as some…

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NEWS FLASH: We are thrilled to share the news that Halter Associates Realty snagged the cover of Upstate House Magazine! Check out the great article about this one-of-a_kind Woodstock home and more about our company inside. Thank you Upstate Magazine! â€ª 

Oh and by the way — this house could by yours.  Just saying...
Read the Article here: http://upstatehouse.com/upstate-eden/

Lisa Halter
Principal Broker/Owner
Halter Associates Realty
lisa@halterassociatesrealty.com

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Every once in a while a house comes on the market that needs some TLC, and for the right buyer - this could be a project of love or a chance to invest in a renovation project that could net a good ROI. With spring just around the corner its a great time to consider a home renovation for yourself or an investment to fix and flip.  Here are 6 homes currently on the market awaiting the right buyer. A match made in heaven? We’d like to think so. 

Kingston, New York / $53,000

A Fannie Mae HomePath property. Wow! You need space, this home has it! Off street parking and garage in the rear with access from side street. Easy in, easy out! This house is in a very convenient location and close to everything. Some of its features include original…

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