Welcome to The Simon Baker Farm, an historic stone farmhouse and private 15 acre sanctuary set back on a quiet country road in Accord.
The property is anchored by one of the oldest stone farmhouses in Accord. Dating back to the 1700s, this rarely available offering exudes charm and old-world craftsmanship including original wide plank floors, wood beamed ceilings, dutch doors, and hand-laid stone walls. An open kitchen/dining floor plan, four oversized bedrooms, and three fireplaces (including one in the primary suite) fill the home with warmth and soul, offering a cozy yet expansive retreat. Two screened-in porches, one with a cedar sauna and the other running the full length of the second floor, provide peaceful, bug-free spaces to relax or unwind with a good book as you take in the serene surroundings.
The magic of the property continues as you step outside where the sounds of the stream (which runs the full length of the property) permeate the air and where a visual feast includes a ¾ acre spring-fed swimming pond and a mix of meadows, forest and specimen oak and walnut trees. Imagine waking up to the sounds of birdsong, stepping outside into a world of tranquility, and feeling the weight of city life melt away. Whether you're observing the heron that regularly fishes on the banks of the pond in the morning, sipping a coffee while you stroll along the stream, taking a summer afternoon dip in the pond or enjoying the aerial acrobatics of the healthy population of barn swallows, the property's flora and fauna offers both solace and inspiration. An outdoor shower is ideal for a quick rinse off and the flickering firelight of the outdoor fireplace is the perfect backdrop for cozy al fresco dinners and stargazing.
For families, this property is equally transformative. Kids will be captivated as they explore the stream, run barefoot through the fields, and discover the joys of fishing in the pond. With a full-sized tennis court and acres of open space to roam, this is the ultimate playground for children to experience the magic of nature firsthand.
An iconic 1940s dairy barn with a new roof provides a plethora of development opportunities. Currently used as a garage and storage space, it's easy to imagine converting the structure into a massive entertainment and recreation space, additional dwelling space, home gym, or an artist's studio.
A long list of improvements is available upon request. Some notable upgrades include new roofing on both the main house and the barn, a new pond deck and swimming dock, new appliances, a new cedar sauna, chimney restoration and repointing and new electric service to various spots on the property.
Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway, a summer retreat, or a full-time escape, this stone farmhouse offers the perfect balance of serenity and timeless beauty where both adults and children can reconnect with the earth, rediscover their sense of wonder, and embrace the simple pleasures of being in nature.
In close proximity to (i) Inness, where membership provides access to two pools, tennis courts, a gym and all sorts of programming (ii) Westwind Orchard and Arrowood Brewery, both farm-to-table community gathering spots (iii) Saunderskill and Kelders, where you can both pick and purchase local produce (iv) a plethora of additional markets, restaurants and farm stands and (v) hiking, climbing, biking in the Ashokan Reservoir, Catskills and Minnewaska as well as skiing at Belleayre/Plattekill.
