Sweeping Catskill Mt. views welcome you to this 8 bedroom 2.5 bath turn of the 20th century historic Cragsmoor charmer, named “The Porches”. Nestled in the coveted historic artist hamlet of Cragsmoor, high on-top the Shawangunk Mountain range with over 5000 acres of protected Preserve lands is this 3 story Tudor style home designed by Fredrick S. Dellenbaugh, a founding member of the Cragsmoor artist colony. Bring your dreams and visions, perhaps create an artist retreat, multi-generational getaway or simply a home to relax and enjoy the calm of this special mountain. Abundant in original details, lovely coffered ceilings in the living and dining rooms along with beautiful chestnut woodwork, thick wooden mantels for the fireplaces in the living and dining rooms, original diamond paned windows, pine floors throughout the entire house, stone foundational columns, wainscotting and much, much more. The first floor offers a kitchen with a butler's pantry which opens to a dining-room with a fireplace. Off the dining room is an enclosed porch with lots of multi-paned windows ideal for warm weather entertaining and relaxing. A living room with a fireplace and woodstove insert that opens to a west facing covered porch and a half bath. The second floor has 6 bedrooms and 2 baths with a covered porch off the main bedroom. The 3rd floor is full of original wainscotting, 2 bedrooms, a full bath and a 3rd covered porch. Classic to the older character filled homes there are various nooks and crannies to hold treasured items and useful storage areas. There is a walk out basement. There is a 2 car garage with attached 1 bedroom cottage great for a guest house or art studio. The house sits on 2.4 acres of with breathtaking views. A few minutes hike to Bear Hill Preserve. Cragsmoor is unique in its staggering natural beauty and strong sense of community. 1 hour and 45 minutes to the GW bridge, this makes for easy commuting as a weekend retreat. Once here, you will not want to leave this deeply serene and magical place.