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Whether you're looking to be here just for the summer or staying all year long, our latest Home in the Country magazine has the people, properties, stores and decorating ideas that make for the perfect place!
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Sullivan County Democrat publicationJuly, 2016
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2. MLS 43599
FallsburgTownship Lakefront
Contmporary
3. MLS 42080
CallicoonTownship
Lake RightsRanch
4. MLS 41596
RocklandTownshipVictorian
Farmhouse
8. MLS 39912
BethelTownship
ContemporaryEquestrian
Estate
6. MLS 41211
DelawareTownshipVictorian
Riverfront
5. MLS 42804
NeversinkTownship
Ranch
2 BR/1 BAAcres: 0.34Sold For: $65,000 School Tax: $1,431Village, Town & County:
$1,150Built: 1910Listed By: Rieber Realty
3 BR/1 BAAcres: .25Sold For: $100,000School Tax: $3,647Town & County: $3,210
Built: 1988Listed By: MalekProperties
2 BR/1 BAAcres: 0.45Sold For: $120,000School Tax: $1,177Town & County: $478
Built: 1967Listed By: BerkshireHathaway HomeServicesPeters Realty
4 BR/2 BAAcres: 1.45Sold For: $267,000School Tax: $2,923Town & County: $4,081
Built: 1884Listed By: Matthew J.Freda Real Estate
3 BR/2 BAAcres: 3.11Sold For: $170,000School Tax: $1,953Town & County: $1,475
Built: 1987Listed By: CatskillBrokers, Inc.
3 BR / 2 BAAcres: 180Sold For: $725,000School Tax: $ 6,191Town & County: $ 5,882
Built: 1850Judy Van Put Realty
7. MLS 42953
RocklandTownship
FarmhouseEstate
4 BR/1 BAAcres: 3.92Sold For: $145,000School Tax: $1,875 Town & County: $1,925
Built: 1900Listed By: CaroleEdwards Realty
7 BR/6 BA plus 2 halfbathsAcres: 16.87Sold For: $950,000School Tax: $16,725
Town & County: $14,613Built: 2001Listed By: Gibson E.McKean, Inc.
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Susan Dollard has beenworking on the gardensat her own home fornearly 40 years, callingthem her “labors oflove.” She now shares
her expertise with others through
Friends of the Garden.
Among kindredspirits who
garden
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T hey’ve hosted workshops onhow to create terrariums, fairygardens and wreaths; classes to
learn about microgreens, orchids andsucculents. They have plant sales, go onfield trips and are working to give backto the community one garden at a time.
The Friends of the Garden organiza-tion began about a year ago with thecollaboration of Susan Dollard, friendsand other volunteers that had met atCornell Cooperative Extension (CCE)and elsewhere.
“When I left CCE, many other volun-teers were coming to their end there aswell,” said Dollard. “We wanted to con-tinue what we loved doing and so wetried to figure out how we could dothat.”
So they held a meeting and decided toform the group Friends of the Garden tohelp local individuals and organizationsby raising money to put back into thecommunity through garden work.
“We’re still young and still learning but
we’ve raised enough money that we canturn it around and give back whereverwe see the need,” explained Dollard.“There’s a lot of grants out there andthings for non-profits but a lot of folksneed help, and they’re not really in aposition to get a grant like that.”
As of right now there are 26 membersof Friends of the Garden, all volunteers.Many members are past Master Garden-ers but anyone who has an interest ingardening, volunteering and giving backis encouraged to join. All potentialmembers fill out an application and paydues to join.
Members include individuals from allover the county, which allows them tobe aware of the needs of people in othervillages, hamlets and towns.
“I think it’s great when people join andthey understand what we’re doing, whatour focus is. The best part is workingtogether. You have kindred spirits withyou that feel the same way you do, thatlove to garden,” Dollard said smiling,“and helping somebody, it really is agood feeling.”
If you’re thinking vegetable gardens,
that’s not the case here. Friends of theGarden work on beautifying an areawith perennial flowers and plants,mulch, landscape art and much more.
The group has hosted various work-shops and classes in order to raise themoney that enables them to buy mulch,plants and other necessities. After that,the labor is completely volunteer.
The most popular class taught so far?The fairy garden class.
“The first one held at the Pickled Owlin Hurleyville filled up so quickly, weactually had to turn people away,” Dol-lard said. “So we decided to do anotherone and that one filled up just as fast. It’sbeen really great.”
At the fairy garden class, Friends of theGarden provided the participants withHypertufa containers, small houseplants to plant inside them plus three orfour tables of moss, stones and bark.Pretty much anything you might find inthe woods.
“Everyone was so creative,” beamedDollard. “People really blew us awaywith the things that they came up with.”
During their regular meetings, Friends
STORY AND PHOTOSBY AUTUMN SCHANIL
Susan Dollard,with the help offriends and fellowvolunteers, startedFriends of the Garden about ayear ago to sharetheir passion forgardening withindividuals andorganizationsalike.
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of the Garden members always try tohave an educational piece to share withthe rest of the group, somethinglearned from a recent trip or gardeningtips acquired from a class.
“That’s the great thing about whatwe’re doing,” said Dollard. “There isalways something new to learn and themore we learn, the more we can sharewith, and help, others.”
At their next meeting, members willbe helping the Sullivan County Federa-tion for the Homeless in Monticello.They’ll be re-vamping the sign area,sprucing it up with mulch and plants.
Dollard also asked each member toplease bring one or two items they candonate to the not-for-profit organiza-tion.
“I got a list of some of the things that
they need and it was interesting,” Dol-lard stated. “I wouldn’t have thought ofsome of the things that were on the listso I’m glad we asked.
“I have made the best friendsthrough this kind of work, that I thinkI’ll have for the rest of my life. I believemost of them feel the same way abouteach other. We all want to give back tothe community, no strings attached, norules or regulations. We like to dothings where the community isinvolved as well, not just the membersof Friends of the Garden. It’s a goodfeeling.”
To find out more about Friends of theGarden or to apply to become a mem-ber until their website is completed,you can contact Susan Dollard at 845-583-5437.
Dollard created this whimsical,other-worldly terrarium containing earth, living plantsand tiny residents outsidetheir miniature house.
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In historically registered village infederally designated “wild & scenic”region. House was the cover story ofThe River Reporter’s “Our CountryHome.” Renovated, with all new sys-tems, exposed beamed ceilings, orig-inal pine floors, claw-footed tub innew bathroom, traditional farmkitchen sink, antique enameled woodstove (in cozy centrally heatedhome), screened porch.
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T he house and quaint front yard
are showered with sunlight in
the early to mid-morning
hours, bathing the flowers and shrubs that
line the walkway to the front door in
warmth.
Tall, full trees surround the almost three-
quarters of an acre property providing the
perfect amount of shade and privacy dur-
ing the heat of summer and a beautiful
array of hues and tones as the leaves turn
color in the fall.
This colonial style three-story house
built in the 1920s sits on Harding Lane,
just a short bike or car ride away from the
center of Roscoe, a small hamlet famously
known as Trout Town USA.
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B&B or your personal country getaway
Opposite page: Bathed in sunlight inthe early to mid-morning hours of theday, this colonial three-story housecould be your country getaway or ahomey Bed & Breakfast.
Above: The sun room on the far end ofthe house is warm, cozy and full ofnatural light year round, while over-looking the property and perennial gardens.
At left: The third floor of the mainhouse hosts a luxurious office with astorage room containing fragrant cedarclosets just around the corner. Thepotential is endless for this space.
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On the cover: The stone walkway tothe main house on Harding Lane islined with blooming flowers andpruned shrubs, beckoning you further.
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STORY BY AUTUMN SCHANIL
T he house and quaint front yard
are showered with sunlight in
the early to mid-morning
hours, bathing the flowers and shrubs that
line the walkway to the front door in
warmth.
Tall, full trees surround the almost three-
quarters of an acre property providing the
perfect amount of shade and privacy dur-
ing the heat of summer and a beautiful
array of hues and tones as the leaves turn
color in the fall.
This colonial style three-story house
built in the 1920s sits on Harding Lane,
just a short bike or car ride away from the
center of Roscoe, a small hamlet famously
known as Trout Town USA.
JULY, 2016 SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT HOME IN THE COUNTRY 15H14H HOME IN THE COUNTRY SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT JULY, 2016
B&B or your personal country getaway
Opposite page: Bathed in sunlight inthe early to mid-morning hours of theday, this colonial three-story housecould be your country getaway or ahomey Bed & Breakfast.
Above: The sun room on the far end ofthe house is warm, cozy and full ofnatural light year round, while over-looking the property and perennial gardens.
At left: The third floor of the mainhouse hosts a luxurious office with astorage room containing fragrant cedarclosets just around the corner. Thepotential is endless for this space.
AUTUMN SCHANIL | DEMOCRAT
On the cover: The stone walkway tothe main house on Harding Lane islined with blooming flowers andpruned shrubs, beckoning you further.
CONTINUED ON PAGE 16H
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STORY BY AUTUMN SCHANIL
16H HOME IN THE COUNTRY SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT JULY, 2016
It’s also walking distance from
Junction Pool, where the Willowemoc
Creek and a Beaverkill River join, and
the legend of the two-headed trout was
born.
Built with high ceilings and hardwood
floors throughout, this custom-renovat-
ed home with three bedrooms and two
and a half baths is cozy, inviting and full
of natural sunlight that streams in from
its many windows.
The year-round sun room, full of large
windows on every wall, overlooks the
extended lawn, perennial gardens and
outdoor patio that features a custom
built stone grill.
With a snug and petite breakfast nook,
central fireplace, many built-in bookcas-
es, storage in every place you can imag-
ine (think stairway steps and secret wall
cubbies), a private office on the third
floor with walk-in cedar closets and a
basement so tidy and airy you’d hate to
call it a basement, you are sure to feel
right at home in this country getaway.
And if you enjoy entertaining guests
for the weekends there is a pleasant
three bedroom and two bath guest
house just a stones-throw distance from
the main house.
From the outside, the guesthouse is a
charming, whimsical cottage; something
out of Snow White and the Seven
Dwarves. Once inside, the guesthouse
feels spacious, airy and comfortable
with a fireplace, bookshelves, rooster-
design wallpapered kitchen and a sec-
ond floor that harbors a large master
suite, reading nook and roomy foyer.
“The owners really went about reno-
vating the house and property in such a
unique and beautiful way,” said Realtor
Jean Dermer, “and I really see the
potential that this house has to be a
wonderful Bed & Breakfast, with so
many rooms, the guesthouse and being
so close to all the shops and cafes, it
could definitely be a small retreat for
people visiting the hamlet of Roscoe.”
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AUTUMN SCHANIL | DEMOCRAT Above: The guesthouse, just a stone’s throw from the main house,is charming and quaint with its own back porch and greenery allaround.
At left: The main house kitchen is petite with soft lighting and asweet breakfast nook to the left.
Below: The kitchen in the guesthouse is fun and bright with whitecabinets and vintage rooster wallpaper.
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HOME FEATURESMLS No.: 42287Class/Type: Residential, single familywith guest house, Main House Style:Colonial, Custom, Guesthouse: CapeTown: RocklandSchool District: RoscoeRooms: 16Bedrooms: 3 Main, 3 GuestBathrooms: 2.5 Main, 2 GuestGarage: Yes (two-car detached)Fireplaces: yes Approximate Lot Size: .74 acresApproximate Square Foot: 2778Main, 1510 GuestExterior: Main: Cedar Shakes Main,Guest: Vinyl Insulation: Fully InsulatedFloors: HardwoodWater: MunicipalSewer: MunicipalHeating: Baseboard, Electric,Radiator (Oil)Basement Features: Main: FinishedAppliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer,Water FilterLand Features: Level, Mature Trees,PrivateInterior Amenities:AlarmCentral Hall/FoyerFamily RoomFireplaceFormal Dining RoomHardwood FloorsInsulated WindowsMaster SuiteExterior amenities: PerennialGardens, Stone Patio, Stone BarbecuePit, Guesthouse Taxes: $9511.35Contact: Jean Dermer, Realtor®Barbanti Group, Liberty845-796-8946 or 845-292-2800
Above: The upstairs bedroom in the guesthouse is like a mastersuite filled with natural light and high ceilings.
At right: You can relax and let loose in the living room of themain house adjacent to the sun room.
Below: The back porch of the guesthouse overlooking the back-yard is perfect for small barbeques, enjoying a cup of tea, or chat-ting with friends.
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Sullivan County is in the thickof an exciting period of homebuying and selling. For the
first time since the boom, we areseeing bidding wars again!
Many deals are getting multipleoffers that are near, or even above,asking price – depending on thefactors of the home.
It was widely predicted that salesactivity would be robust during thesecond quarter of 2106, and themarket has not disappointed.
Pending sales are up from a yearago, with more than a 21% increase,57 sales in May compared to 47 lastyear at this time.
Great news on prices: there’s been abig jump in the average sales price, up40% from last year – $202,316 com-pared to $143,874 from May 2015.
The median sales price is also up,from $117,500 last year to $119,000
now.Sellers are edging closer
to their asking prices, sell-ing at 91.1% of their ask-ing price. Real estateagents often get askedwhat homes sell for "offthe asking price" – so,another way of looking atthat is the average homeis selling for about 9% off
asking price.Add to this market, fewer homes
for sale now: 1,148 compared to1,238 this time last year – thatmeans our inventory is down,which benefits sellers.
This all signals the beginning of aturnaround from a buyer’s marketto a seller’s market. There are still
terrific buys to be found, and interestrates are holding steady, with noincreases predicted in the nextmonth or so.
The time to list your house and tobuy is NOW! Contact your local Real-tor to sell or buy your home. YourSullivan County Board of Realtorscan assist you in that process. Con-tact your local Realtor today!
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For a cleaner way to remove graffiti, rust or paint, consider a new Forestburgh-based business calledDustlessblasting. Bob Sipos, who also runs Mr. Willy’s Restaurant in Monticello with his father, startedDustlessblasting as a way to keep his restaurant equipment clean and functional. And now, he’s look-ing to take on customers who wanted a quick and environmentally safe way to tidy up.Dustlessblasting uses a glass and water base, which makes it environmentally safe, and also lessmessy than traditional sand media. In addition to being cleaner than sand blasting, dustless blastingalso works better than a traditional pressure washer. If you would like to have your pool’s paintstripped or the graffiti and excess paint taken off a building, you can contact Bob Sipos by phone at845-798-0889 or by email at [email protected].
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SPECTACULAR 35 MILEVIEWS from this stunningcontemporary log home on 10private acres. Open fl oor plan,beamed cathedral ceilings,sunken LR w/ amazing stoneFP & waterfall, wood & tilefl oors, raised � decagon shaped breakfast nook, 2 person Jacuzzi, and so much more! This is not your typical Abe Lincoln log, much thought & quality craftsmanship hasgone into this one of a kind contemporary log. Only $412,500 25
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C ommercial farms are oftenblamed for the vast array ofcontaminants that find their
way into water supplies and the soilitself. But home-gardening enthusiastsmay also be contaminating water andsoil through the use of pesticides.
Data from Green-NetWorld, an envi-ronmental advocacy group, indi-cates Americans use approxi-mately 2.2 billion pounds ofpesticides every year. Pes-ticide use is a prolificproblem. More than 100active pesticide ingredi-ents are suspected ofcausing cancer, gene muta-tions and birth defects. Inaddition, a growing list of pesti-cides may disrupt the immune andendocrine systems and have long-termimpacts on infants and young children.Research indicates that many pests tar-geted by pesticides will eventuallydevelop resistance to these pesticides,
rendering the chemicals useless.One way to reduce chemical pollu-
tion at home is to find alternatives topesticides.
• Investigate reduced-risk pesticides.The United States Environmental Pro-tection Agency is examining pesticidesthat pose less risk to humans and the
environment than existing pesti-cides. Homeowners concerned
about pesticides can visitwww.epa.gov to learn moreabout reduced-risk pesti-cides.
• Use biopesticides.Biological products, also
known as biopesticides,can play a role in a more sus-
tainable food chain. These con-trol agents include fungi, bacteria orviruses and can be applied like chemi-cal pesticides but do not leave toxicresidues. Furthermore, they are rela-tively inexpensive to produce.
• Look to the kitchen. Dish soap can
be an effective pest killer. Fill a spraybottle with soapy water and sprayaround the exterior of your house andon plants that have a pest problem. Thesoapy water can kill ants and roaches. Italso can coat the wings of small flyinginsects. Catnip is another natural pesti-cide. Planting catnip in a garden canrepel mosquitoes.
• Use epsom salt. Sprinkling this salt
on the leaves of plants in the gardencan keep away animals, such as deer orgroundhogs, that would otherwisedevour plants. Epsom salt also canrepel beetles, slugs and snails.
Before homeowners turn to chemicalpesticide applications, they can exploremany natural remedies to keepunwanted pests at bay.
Reduce pesticide pollution at home
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Capture the re-laxed sophis-tication of the Hamptons in your own Catskills get-away. This gra-cious 3BR/2BA century-old Dutch Colonial Revival home has recent-ly undergone a quality renovation that combines American farmhouse charm with 21st century com-fort. The result is a country house that could easily grace the pages of today’s shelter magazines. Con-veniently located on 1.4 acres in the hamlet of Cal-licoon this home enjoys a splendid view of the Dela-ware River MLS# 43122..... Offered at $379,500
Active mini farm located in the beautiful “Beechwoods” just a few short minutes from Callicoon & Jeffersonville. Newly renovated 4BR/2BA 1909 farm house on 8.5 acre swith wrap around porch, views, mostly open fi elds and several outbuildings includ-ing a 24 x 30 barn with two horse stalls. Home is well set back from the road. MLS# 43798.... Offered at $299,000
3BR/2BA Cape with a Dutch Colonial fl air, rocking chair porch and well set back (230 ft) from the road on 2.5 pri-vate acres in Shandalee. Has recently been renovated and offers warmth, charm and style affording you the best in modern country living. A couple of minutes from the annual Shandalee Music Festival this lovely home includes deed lake rights to Sand Pond, a 60 acre non-motorboat sand bottom lake. MLS# 44042.... Offered at $269,000
Charming country ranch on 5.5 acres of open and wooded property with out-standing views overlooking The Villa Roma Golf Course. Beautiful hardwood fl oors, gas fi replace and tile baths. Spacious country kitchen in-cludes knobby pine cabinets, custom made rolling island and plenty of room for enter-taining. Enclosed glass porch leads to extended decking both covered and open. Garage and shed. Close to golf, skiing, hotel amenities and Performing Arts Center. MLS# 41572.... Offered at $199,000
This stunning fi ve room 2.5 bath home is accented with Blue Stone in every way. Blues Stone and Core-Lok exterior. Blue Stone patio, porch, fi replace and chimney. Brand new roof on house and garage and new garage door. Partially fi nished base-ment with 3 additional rooms and fi replace. Located in the beautiful “Beechwoods” be-tween Jeffersonville and Cal-licoon and just a few minutes from the Villa Roma. MLS# 39066.... Offered at $229,000
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At right: With paintings, jewelry, and replicas ofall kinds it’s hard to know where to look first.
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look around at some unique items sureto give your living space an interestingflair. With the addition of a finishedbasement filled with lightly used furni-ture as well as artwork, owner KennyKaye is taking steps to incorporate newitems into the retail store.
Kaye explained that his goal isn’t just tosell what he has, but to find what cus-tomers are looking for. He negotiatesprices within reason, and tries to make adeal where everyone wins. “Sales are like
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marriage; both parties work to make eachother happy,” explained Kaye when describ-ing his formula for selling items.
He started by attending auctions and bid-ding before beginning his venture at 43
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