Karaktè a ka yon mo ki twò itilize nan imobilye, men se yon kay ra ki montre yon gravite cho tankou Old Hankins Manor. Depi moman ou rive sou chimen an, pase devan ti pon an ki gen yon demi akr, jiskaske ou rive sou véranda a ak chèz rocking ki antoure a, ou santi yon sans de tanporel ak élégance konfòtab.

Kache sou wout peyi ki trankil la, kay sa a te kanpe kòm sentinèl sou tè agrikòl ki antoure li pandan plis pase 125 ane. Antre fòmèl la akeyi ou nan yon foyer jèn ki gen yon eskalye ornan. Dèyè sa a, ou jwenn yon sala medya akeyan, kache soti nan rès espas vivan an. Sal chita a ak den ki gen cheminée ki fèt ak wòch ak de bò akeyi ou nan espas antretyen prensipal la, apre sa ou pase nan grandi sal manje fòmèl la, ak lòt bò cheminée a ak etajè an bwa entegre. Kwizin nan trè fonksyonèl tout pandan li kenbe yon cham ansyen peyi - panse a twal rouj ak blan ki kare, lavabo pòslein ki fin ansyen, bwa ki soufri ak tart cherry fèk kwit. Nan espas sa a, ou jwenn yon pantry pratik ak kabinè ki sòti nan planch jiska plafon ak yon lòt lavabo. Yon twalèt konplè ki nan kwizin nan genyen tou yon inite lave/konben.

Nan atède dezyèm etaj la, ou ap jwenn yon sala chita bèl ak ensoleye anvan ou ale desann nan koridò a ki gen senk chanm, chak ak yon karaktè distenk, sa ki pèmèt ou dirije envite ou yo nan 'chanm lilas la' oswa 'chanm wouj la'. Gen de twalèt konplè sou etaj sa a, youn ak yon beny pye griff, ki plase anba yon fenèt vitraj dramatik, ak yon lòt ki gen yon douch an karoy ki gen yon style cham ansyen.

Twazyèm etaj la gen yon suite prensipal masiv. Chanm nan gen yon plafon ki sanble ak yon tant sikus, cheminée ki fèt ak briyè ak yon gwo zòn chita. Yon beny en suite konplè ofri yon lòt beny pye griff ak yon douch ki gen karoy ak limyè solèy la. Yon chanm abiye cham ak yon biwo gwo ki fèmen nan vè fini etaj sa a.

Deyò, yon chemen ki soti nan dèyè kay la mennen pase yon patyo wòch ak yon dife, ale nan pisin chofe a. Layout senp nan zòn sa a pèmèt ou apresye vi prive natirèl jaden ouvè ak pyebwa matirite. Nan lòt bò pwopriyete a, ti pon dlo fre a ofri opòtinite pou naje, navige, ak kontemplasyon ki trankil. Gazòn an devan an se gwo epi li gen yon ti pant fè li akeyan pou jwèt nan gazon pou fanmi ak zanmi ou. Pratikman enkwayab, echap sa a ki ideyal se tou sèlman yon mache dis minit pou tout cham ak konvenyans Main Street, Callicoon.

Character may be an overused word in real estate, but it’s a rare home that exhibits as much warm gravitas as Old Hankins Manor. From the moment you pull up the drive, past the private half acre pond and up to the wraparound rocking chair porch, you’re struck by a sense of timelessness and comfortable elegance.

Tucked back from the quiet country road, this home has stood sentinel over the surrounding farmland for over 125 years. The formal front entrance welcomes you into a generous foyer with ornate staircase. Nestled behind this is a cozy media room, tucked away from the rest of the living space. The sitting room and den with stone double-sided fireplace welcome you into the primary entertaining space, then through to the spacious formal dining room, with the other face of the fireplace and wooden built-in shelving. The kitchen is highly functional while retaining an old country charm - think red checkered linens, aged porcelain sink, weathered wood and fresh baked cherry pies. Off this space is a convenient pantry with floor to ceiling cabinets and an additional sink. A full bathroom off the kitchen also houses a washer/dryer unit.

At the second floor landing, you’ll find a lovely, sunny sitting room before heading down the hallway housing five bedrooms, each with a distinct character, allowing you to direct your guests to the ‘lilac room’ or the ‘red room’. There are two full bathrooms on this floor, one with a clawfoot tub, positioned under a dramatic stained glass window, and another with a tiled shower with charming old-style fixtures.

The third floor houses a massive primary suite. The bedroom features a circus-tent-like peaked ceiling, working brick fireplace and large sitting area. A full en suite bath offers another clawfoot soaking tub and walk in tiled shower with skylight. A charming dressing room and large glass-encased office finish off this floor.

Outside, a pathway off the back of the house leads past a stone patio with fire pit to the heated pool. The simple layout of the this area allows you to appreciate the natural privacy of open fields and mature trees. To the other side of the property, the clear freshwater pond offers opportunities for swimming, paddling, and peaceful contemplation. The front lawn is large and lightly sloping, making it inviting for lawn games for your family and friends. Almost unbelievably, this idyllic escape is also just a ten minute walk to all the charms and conveniences of Main Street, Callicoon.