Historic brick schoolhouse set on one acre in small the hamlet of Cadosia ,1 mile from the town of Hancock NY and just 3 hrs from NYC
Set in the Upper Delaware of the Western Catskills this 5000 sq ft historic school house features luxurious high ceilings and expansive class rooms with many large windows restored and converted to create a unique eclectic Homeaway from home experience .
Furnished in rustic shabby chic style which has been reviewed as a both mansion and museum the property is set up to give the feel of an old school artists loft space in down town NYC. .The rental also features a fully equipped music studio for group use included in the basic rental rate .Perfect for a magical relaxing getaway or activity weekend in the country with a medium to large size family or friends group of up to 16 +?. .The property is located in a picturesque hamlet and bordered by 2 rushing streams. The garden is fenced in on three sides and secluded from the village by a border of trees on all sides so bring your pet.
We have a fire pit and charcoal barbecue and there is a patio on the front lawn next to the main stairs which are also a popular gathering place for guests Also a great location for a photography shoot , weddings ,music video ,yoga group or private retreat. Discounts available off season for smaller parties .Now with updated kitchen , new cook stove and Subzero fridge . The rental consists of two floors with 4 very large suite like rooms ,bathrooms and lobbies about 5000 sq ft on two floors,The top floor has two 800 sq/ft suites , bathroom kitchen kids room and lobby with the north room set up with a large kitchen and gathering area and the south room as TV room and bedroom There is another large room with pool table and separate music studio downstairs. The studio is available for rehearsal, jamming ,writing or recording ,please contact for details .
Details of the bed layout are available elsewhere on this site. Set on one acre with a large lawn area and bordered by 2 streams the house is only one half mile from the Delaware river where swimming boating rafting and fishing access is available and one mile from Hancock where all shops and services are available We also have a separate 12 acre woodlot which is available at no charge for a camping and hiking base for guests who really want to see the trees..There are 2 golf coarses within 5 miles and recreational boating is now allowed on the pristine Cannonsville reservoir just 6 miles away. The town of Callicoon is about 20 miles away and there are many antique and craft stores in Walton.
Bethel Woods is about 30 miles south if you want to see a show We have good cell reception for all major providers and hi speed INTERNET . Also just installed a nice 46 inch TV for those cozy nights around the telly All linen and towels are included as well as basic kitchen and bathroom supplies.The basic nightly rate is for a group of ten people and there is a nightly surcharge of $30 for extra guests up to 20 Current; We had a great 2017 and are kicking off 2018 with a lot of winter rentals ,already looking at a busy summer which is great. Thanks to all our guests who enjoyed the house and those already booked for this year History: The Cadosia Schoolhouse is a three storey brick structure built in the 1920's, containing all the original woodwork. This was the second schoolhouse on this property, the first one was built in 1867.
Purchased in 2001 in derelict condition the house has been extensively restored single handedly by the owner and is heated almost exclusively with wood . The Hancock area was once a popular vacation destination and many traces of the O&W railway can be found in the area largely unchanged since that time The garden has a fence around the front and north side and we are dog friendly.We have streams running on both our South and West sides, meeting in front of our SW corner and running half a mile down to the Delaware River where one can enjoy fishing, canoeing or kayaking and swimming all summer long. Activities: .
The Delaware River is famous for it fly fishing and we have had groups from as far away as Canada stay at the house We have an extensive library of books and vinyl records, all rooms have a separate sound system with Mp3 player input . We are in a shallow valley, with nice hikes in the hills surrounding us. Wildlife is abundant in our area, which is famous for the eagles and hawks which nest nearby.
The Cannonsville reservoir has been opened to boaters and a permit is easily obtained on line for fishing or recreational boating Area: The surrounding area is full of beautiful scenery and charmingly remote roads , cute little towns for antiquing and thrift shopping, golf courses and restaurants and other historic sites.
Caretaker maybe on the property during Guest turnaround for maintenance .
Town of Hancock All services easily available just 1 mile away including Tops supermarket, liquor store,d iscount beer outlet laundry ,Family dollar ,Hardware, Lumber store ,Canoe and kayak rentals ,Fishing supply ,Gun shop and Library
Address: Hancock, NY
Zip Code: 13783
Latitude / Longitude: 41.953975 / -75.28045
| Nearest Airport | Birchfeild | 5 miles |
| Nearest Motorway | route 17 exit 87a | 1 miles |
House
Bedroom(s): 5 ( 18 Sleeps )
Bathroom(s): 2
Adventure, Away From It All, Family, Historic, Romantic, Tourist Attractions
Air Conditioning, Clothes Dryer, Dining Area, Fireplace, Linens Provided, Telephone, Towels Provided, Washing Machine, Wood Stove
Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Hair Dryer, Heating, Internet, Living Room, Microwave, Oven, Pantry Items, Refrigerator, Stove, Toaster
Deck / Patio, Fire Pit, Fish Cleaning Table, Hammock, Kayak / Canoe, Lawn / Garden, Outdoor Charcoal Grill, Outdoor Furniture, Outdoor Gas Grill, Picnic Table, Pond
Bird Watching, Cross Country Skiing, Cycling, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Gambling Casinos, Golf, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Ice Skating, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Outlet Shopping, Rafting, Rock Climbing, Scenic Drives, Shopping, Sight Seeing, Walking, Wildlife Viewing
| - | Nightly rate | Weekly | Monthly | Min. Stay | Change-over | |
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| Rate summary | $250 - $500 | - | - | 1 Nights | - | |
| Type | Price | Charge Type | |
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| cleaning | Required | $150 | One time |
| tax | Required | 10% | One time |
Check in: 02:00, Check out: 02:00
