c1860 French Country Style Farmhouse

The house has been beautifully and attentively maintained. This attractive residence sits on ±1.16 acres and provides ±3,179 SF of fine living space. As you enter this c1860 French Country Style Farmhouse, you will be delighted by the many fine features. The first level provides a spacious eat-in kitchen with double sinks, separate prep sink, central work island, five burner gas stove, double ovens, refrigerator/freezer with wine cooler drawer, and boasts gorgeous wide pine floors. The living room enjoys a handsome gas fireplace and built-in bookcases. The formal dining room seats eight comfortably while a local crafted chandelier provides candlelight dining. A spacious primary bedroom suite, also located on the first level, includes a private bath, a comfortable seating area for reading and relaxing, double walk-in closets, one of which is cedar lined. This wonderful suite opens to an attached 18x10 screen porch overlooking an 8x23 flagstone patio, providing serene views of established gardens. A guest powder room, laundry area, and a delightful secret bar in the handsome foyer round out the first level. On the second level you will find a primary bedroom with private full bath, three additional bedrooms, and an additional full bath. There is ample closet space, and built-in storage on this level. A drop-down staircase provides access to the attic. The two-story barn is in excellent condition providing plenty of space for parking, garden shed storage, as well as space for an art studio, antique shop, etc. The second story of the barn has a high ceiling providing great light. The grounds are meticulously maintained and boast beautiful gardens, stone walls, and lovely patio. There is an irrigation system for all garden areas. The plantings are well established and a vision to behold. The current owner takes pride in every feature of this special Cooperstown property, and it shows. This coupled with the opportunity to experience The Glimmerglass Festival, Otsego Golf Course, The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Fenimore Art Museum, The Farmers' Museum, Clark Sports Center, The Otesaga Resort Hotel and Leatherstocking Golf Course, Brewery Ommegang, fine shops, restaurants. High speed Internet. Cooperstown Schools. 3.5 hours to New York City.