Newburgh, NY

WALLKILL-ORANGE COUNTY-SPECTACULAR COUNTRY FARMHOUSE - Custom built in 2005 this fabulous home is setback from the road on 5 wooded and open acres rimmed on all four sides with fieldstone walls. This one of a kind property lends itself to family living and entertaining with complete privacy and quiet enjoyment in a beautiful, peaceful area. There is a large, level back yard with plenty of room for recreation. This 4,025 sq.ft. home is farmhouse style with wrap around covered porch on three sides to enjoy nature. There is a maintenance free railing and Trex deck. The back porch has lighted ceiling fans, cable TV and electric. There is a paver stone sidewalk, rear patio and metal roof. Set back from the road almost 600' there is a completely paved driveway with turning area. The interior of this warm and inviting home has spacious rooms and 9' ceilings with unsurpassed charm. There is a Hammond security system, central air conditioning, maintenance free stained woodwork and six panel solid wood doors with lever handles throughout. This home is wired for multiple land line phones, cable TV and cable internet in almost all rooms. Enter through a tiled foyer with walk in coat closet which leads to a living room with attached mini-library and floor to ceiling book shelves. A large formal dining room is ideal for entertaining. The spacious family room has a wood burning fieldstone fireplace with raised hearth, French doors leading to a covered back porch and spindle staircase to the second floor. A huge kitchen with attached dining area has corrian countertops and cherry cabinets with specialized storage. There are GE Profile appliances, two sinks, task lighting and pantry closet. The master suite includes an attached sitting room, extra large walk in closets and spa tub. There are a total of 3.5 baths with tiled floors, cherry cabinets, cultured marble tops with integral sinks, individual linen closets, state of the art lighting and amenities. The second floor has a second master suite, two additional bedrooms and a den which can be a fourth bedroom. A large bonus room which can be a fifth bedroom has surround sound stereo hookup and rear stairs to first floor hallway. There is an unfinished bonus room of 512 square feet with electric and heat for future expansion. This could easily be another family room, bedroom, office or workout room. A full basement houses a state of the art System 2000 heating unit, central air conditioning, separate locked storage room, wiring to link all computers and steel support eyebeams. The garage is two plus car capacity with additional storage space, separate stairs to the basement, an exterior door and remote garage door openers. Minutes to all major commuter roads, train to New York City and Stewart International Airport makes this exceptional home a commuters delight only 75 minutes to New York City. Enjoy area amenities such as Mohonk, Minnewaska State Park, Ice Caves Mountain, Gardiner Skydiving Ranch, area farmstands and wineries and restaurants with local fare. Make this your own personal retreat! Offered by Rita Levine Real Estate - Rita Levine - 845-987-2897

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Brighton Green has been moving along pretty well this year in spite of market conditions. First time home buyers have really taken advantage of the incentives being offered by the builder and buying with FHA loans allowing them to buy with 3.5% down versus the more traditional 20%.

There are two new building ready for purchase and move-in by the end of this month or October. Prices have been improved with 3 bedroom townhouses now starting at $299,900 with upgrades included. Building 23 features unique design work including stone home skirting, copper roof covers, entrances with columns and beautiful street landscaping. Building 25 offers similar, though still unique, exterior design elements in another gorgeous color combination.

A 3,100 Sq.Ft. clubhouse with game room, cardio area, party lounge, swimming pool and playground are within walking distance of both new home buildings.

Check out what you can move into in time to get the $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit:

In Building 23 (September 2009 Move-In | Non-Walkout Basement Homes):

2301 – Newton Model – 2,269 Sq.Ft. – SOLD

2302 – Longwood Model – 1,817 Sq.Ft. – $324,900 Now $299,900!

2303 – Aylesford Model – 1,751 Sq.Ft. – $319,900 Now $299,900!

2304 – Aylesford Model – 1,751 Sq.Ft. – $327,900

2305 – Longwood Model – 1,817 Sq.Ft. – $341,115

2306 – Eaton Model – 2,314 Sq.Ft. – SOLD

In Building 25 (October 2009 Move-In | Walk-Out Basement Homes):

2501 – Eaton Model – 2,314 Sq.Ft. – SOLD

2502 – Aylesford Model – 1,751 Sq.Ft. – SOLD

2503 – Aylesford Model – 1,751 Sq.Ft. – $347,915 Now $330,900!

2504 – Longwood Model – 1,817 Sq.Ft. – SOLD

2505 – Longwood Model – 1,817 Sq.Ft. – SOLD

2506 – Eaton Model – 2,314 Sq.Ft. – SOLD

Call Joshua Ferris of Keller Williams Realty at 1-888-218-8468 for more information about Brighton Green.

Disclosure: Joshua Ferris/Keller Williams Realty are representing Pulte Homes at the time of this writing.