![]() ![]() ![]() Lush terrace gardens line the stone wall.Īlthough the house is nestled deeply into the woods, it’s also a mere 10-minute drive from popular ski destinations Windham and Hunter, which Kohles says has made it the ideal retreat. On the other side of the gate is a fire pit, sited beneath trees, which makes for an inviting gathering place on chilly evenings. From the pool, a flight of natural slate steps ascends to a charming green gate in an antique-style stone wall that runs alongside the house. Sliding glass doors form one wall and open from the lower level to a patio, which features not only a hot tub but also a 65-foot-long, in-ground saline lap pool surrounded by flagstone. Accessible from a staircase as well as from the entryway, the area is yet another focal point, featuring 10-foot ceilings and walls made of cedar logs, a large sitting area, a separate bedroom with a tall window, a bathroom with a steam shower, two storage rooms, and an infrared sauna. The ground-floor area of the house is designed to be a private spa. The kitchen includes charming midcentury appliances and a farmhouse sink. In the winter, says Kohles, the family would gather around the fireplace, while in the summer they would leave the French doors open all day long, wandering out to lounge on the deck, breathing in the mountain air. Dual sets of French doors in the family room open to the back deck. Next to the dining area and stretching across the back of the main floor is a great room with a high, angled ceiling, anchored by a beautiful stone fireplace with a pine mantle. The dining area, contained within the same space, features a long farmhouse table. The quaint, forest green island and antique-style cabinetry, along with the white farmhouse sink, add a touch of country charm. ![]() To the right of the entryway is a kitchen filled with vintage appliances, including a 1950s Magic Chef range and refrigerator. The result is an atmosphere that’s at once luxurious and comforting, yet also playful. A variety of rich colors was used to paint the wainscoting and trim-red, teal, and yellow-adding a bit of whimsy and charm, complementing the forest green accents, and offsetting the wooden interiors. Interior details-the French doors, mezzanine railing, and cabinets-are painted forest green to accentuate the planed cedar-log walls and pine floors. A deck with forest green railings and posts greets visitors and wraps around the house the foundation level, emerging from the slope, becomes the ground level in the back. The back deck offers stunning views of the private lake.īuilt in 2004 on a slope, the Cape Cod-style house is supported by a steel frame and dressed in cedar logs. A long driveway leads to the house, letting visitors gently leave the world behind. The property is accessible from Conifer Lake Road West, which encircles Conifer Lake, named after the pinecone-producing trees that blanket the area and give the landscape a rich, green hue and a fresh scent in the warmer months. I really missed it when I wasn’t there and always wanted to get back to it.” It’s really a year-round place because in the winter you have skiing close by and in the summer you have the lake, which is just beautiful. “It’s heartbreaking to give it up,” admits Kohles, who recently retired from her career as a partner in a large accounting firm. However, the Kohleses recently moved to Pennsylvania, too far away to commute for weekends, and therefore must sell the house. The back of the house features a large deck, ideal for entertaining or relaxing, and an ample terrace complete with a hot tub and saline pool. With its unlimited lake access, easy proximity to both Windham and Hunter mountains, four bedrooms, three bathrooms, superb mountain views, and whimsical log cabin décor throughout, this lakeside home is a year-round Catskills haven. True lakehouses like this one-providing unrestricted access to the water as well as picturesque views, and located a convenient distance from New York City-are rare in the region.īut for the past eight years, this lakehouse-which also happens to be located in the heart of ski country-has provided a peaceful, cozy weekend retreat in every season for Kohles, her husband Joe, and their two sons, along with countless guests. Luxurious Lakeside Log Cabin in the Catskills A Charming Retreat for Sale in Jewett, NY Presented by Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty | Text by Timothy Malcolm, Photos by Deborah DeGraffenreid | Summer 2018 | SPONSOREDįor Marie Kohles, there’s nothing better than lying out in the sunshine on the shore of the 40-acre private lake behind her family’s log home in Jewett, tucked within Catskill Park. ![]()
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