Set back from the road on 8 private acres, this turnkey home offers privacy, comfort, and a well maintained, peaceful retreat. Featuring renovated kitchen and bathrooms, all new windows and French doors, new gutters, a gas fireplace, and additional upgrades throughout, this home has been thoughtfully improved with quality updates inside and out. A legal three bedroom currently used as a two-bedroom, it includes two and a half baths, an open kitchen and dining area with a large island, Bosch appliances, and a breakfast bar. The living room features a gas fireplace and opens to a back patio for easy indoor-outdoor living. The lower level provides flexible space with an extra room, den, and bar area featuring a wood-burning stove. French doors lead outdoors, just a short distance from the above ground pool with a custom tigerwood surround. Additional features include a detached two-car garage and a fenced side yard, ideal for pets. Trails through the wooded property connect directly to the Whitlock Preserve, offering miles of scenic hiking right from your backyard. Located just minutes from the Taconic State Parkway, 10 to 15 minutes from Millbrook and Pine Plains, and 30 minutes from Rhinebeck, this property is perfect as a full-time residence or a peaceful country retreat.