Magnificent 4-5 BED/4 BATH home with beautiful view of the Mohawk Valley and Adirondack Mountains. 3000 sq ft hilltop property with 11 acres of open meadow, hardwood and conifer forest, stream and pond! Central NY Leatherstocking Country, one hour from Albany, 90 minutes from Syracuse, 3 1/2 hours from NYC. Short drive to Otsego Lake, Cooperstown and NY State Thruway. This two-story 1860s-style farmhouse completely renovated in 1987,has a two-story addition added in 2004 and a new roof in 2007. Floors throughout most of the house are wide-plank pine. First floor includes an eat-in kitchen with a wood-burning stove, brick tile floor and walk-in pantry. Both dining room and kitchen open to a three season porch. Off the central hallway is a large laundry room. Beyond the living room with a brick raised-hearth fireplace, is a large suite (suitable as a family room, office, guest or bedroom) with private entrance and a gas stove. Suite includes one of two full downstairs baths. Upstairs features two suites, one with three bedrooms and a full bath, the other a master suite with dressing room, double vanity, full bath with soaker tub and separate shower. This large bedroom has a sitting area and a cozy sheltered veranda overlooking the pond. Outside amenities include a concrete patio, wood deck, private six person hot tub, large front porch, second floor veranda, lovely foundation plantings, perennial flower gardens, pergola, and intentional tree plantings to attract songbirds. There are two out-buildings used as garden tractor and tool sheds. Utilities include new gas boiler forbaseboard hot waterand in-floor radiant heat. There is a 200 amp electrical service with propane-fired automatic full back-up generator. Internet service is via satellite. Property includes a 1500sq ft barn with a heated and insulated 560 sq ft shop (previously used as a woodworking shop). Attached to the barn is a two-story 1200 sq ft guest house. Downstairs has an open floor plan with eat-in kitchen featuring custom cabinets built by previous owner and large living/dining area opening on to stone patio. Bathroom has an enameled claw foot tub and separate large shower. Second floor has two bedrooms. Same beautiful view. An adjacent 12.7 acres with a second pond, view, meadow and woods, available from a different owner. Thisproperty is perfect for alternative energy, wind and solar. Average wind for location suitable for residential wind turbine. NY State incentives available. This "must see" property has limitless possibilities. Consider: Sustainable living, Retirement home, Home-based business, Country Bed and Breakfast, Room for gardens and animals, Alternative energy potential, Room for grandchildren, guests or a growing family. YOU decide! More photos available on request. This is peaceful country living at its best!