This two-bedroom in Woodstock comes with an entirely separate studio that can fit a bed, as shown in this listing photo.
Photo-Illustration: Curbed; Photo: Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty
Part of living in New York City is thinking about moving out of New York City. Each month, we’ll round up the best listings within commuting-ish distance, places where entire houses go for the cost of a “junior one-bedroom” (or less), but you’ll have to fix your own toilet.
This month, we’re doing winter retreats: fireplaces, hot tubs, woodsy splendor. Also, an unintentional theme is two-hour drives to Manhattan.
$656,000: Two-bedroom, two-bath
This house is nestled in the woods and has a stone patio, as seen in this listing photo.
Photo: Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty
The extra studio space has a wood-burning stove and probably doesn’t come with all the CDs shown in this listing photo.
Photo: Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty
This one-story home was part of the Byrdcliffe Arts Colony and is situated in its own patch of woods with mountain views. It has a stone patio to kick back on and a stone fireplace inside for warming up afterward. There’s even a separate studio space that has its own screened-in porch and wood stove, ideal for a guest bedroom. If you’re wondering about the shelves of CDs, property records show that the house is owned by singer-songwriters Jules Shear and Pal Shazar.
How do I get back to the city?
It’s a two-and-a-half-hour drive.
So what do I do if I live there?
Go see shows at the Byrdcliffe Arts Guild. Write your first record.
$359,000: One-bedroom, one-bath
The tiny log cabin comes with a wood-fired hot tub that’s featured in this listing photo.
Photo: Ruth Gale Realty
The interiors of this cabin have all been upgraded, and the kitchen comes with a mint-green fridge, as shown in this listing photo.
Photo: Ruth Gale Realty
A rustic cabin nestled in the mountains that recently upgraded all the essentials — new electric, plumbing, and well. There’s an enclosed porch, a stone fireplace, and a kitchen with a mint-green fridge. If you’re ever feeling too cramped, there’s a wood-burning hot tub out back that is perfect for the winter months. But honestly, the smallness is charming. At this price, you’d be lucky if you got a studio back in Brooklyn.
How do I get back to the city?
It’s a two-and-a-half-hour drive.
So what do I do if I live there?
Go to the Phoenicia Diner and hike the Catskills.
$499,999: One-bedroom, one-bath
This post-and-beam cabin is perched on the perfect snowy hillside, as seen in this listing photo.
Photo: Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty
The centerpiece of the living room is the bluestone fireplace featured in this listing photo.
Photo: Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty
This house somehow combines an open, light-filled space with extreme womb vibes. The centerpiece is a floor-to-ceiling bluestone fireplace that’s surrounded by huge windows, skylights, and wooden beams. The ceilings are lofted, and we love the tiling in the kitchen, which comes with stainless-steel appliances.
How do I get back to the city?
It’s a two-and-a-half-hour drive.
So what do I do if I live there?
Go hike Overlook Mountain, which is less than a five-minute drive away.
$599,000: Four-bedroom, two-bath
The Catskills and its ski slopes, shown in this listing photo, are right in your backyard.
Photo: Anatole House LLC
The house comes with a cozy modern wood stove, as shown in this listing photo.
Photo: Anatole House LLC
This 1800s farmhouse is just minutes from Hunter, so it’s ideal for skiers. It’s been tastefully “hand-restored” by the owners — there’s an incredible modern wood-burning fireplace in the living room, a blue claw-foot tub in the bathroom, and big windows with views of the Catskills. It’s much nicer than similarly priced homes in the neighborhood — plus, it includes rare bonuses like an EV charger in the driveway and built-in ski racks in the mudroom. Bring your Cybertruck, why don’t you!
How do I get back to the city?
It’s just under a three-hour drive.
So what do I do if I live there?
Go skiing, of course!
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