Recently renovated home with Town Brook waterfrontage in the Hobart Book Village! Situated on over half an acre and built in 1845 as a schoolhouse, this property has a rich history, formerly as the Hobart Academy School, then a blacksmith shop, before becoming a residence again in 1910. Much of the home was renovated and updated in 2020, but some remaining original details include hardwood floors, built-in cabinetry, and high ceilings. The kitchen renovation included new appliances and custom cabinetry, a new washer and dryer were installed in the basement, and an APEC 5-stage reverse-osmosis water filter in the kitchen shortly after the sellers moved in. The cozy wood stove in the living room easily heats the entire house with firewood, and you also have the convenience of forced hot air throughout. On the second floor, you will find three bedrooms, all filled with natural light, and an updated bathroom with a clawfoot tub overlooking the brook and the mountains. A half-bath was added downstairs during the renovation as well. The large back porch has built-in benches and overlooks the sprawling yard and vegetable garden. For those with pets, a buried Invisible Fence was installed around the entire backyard. The covered front porch leads to the village sidewalk which connects to the 26-mile Catskills Scenic Trail, just a block away from the house, where you will also find a park with a playground. The Hobart Gym, basketball court, baseball field, and Post Office are all walking distance as well. At the back of the property, you will find a fire pit next to the babbling Town Brook, where there is a swimming hole, accompanied by a picnic table and covered seating area. Take a stroll to the Book Village Inn, peruse a row of bookstores, and shop at the Cellar Door wine shop. All this just 2.5 hours from the GWB!
