A 70s chalet in the mountains. Wood, stone, glass. Hard to improve on that. Set on a beautifully situated corner property along scenic, quiet and dead-end Diamond Notch Road, this four-bedroom, two-bath chalet offers a generous 2,040 square feet, with protected state land directly behind it. The property also has a successful history as a short-term rental, adding valuable flexibility. At its heart is a dramatic great room beneath a soaring wood-plank ceiling and exposed beams, with a wall of windows framing the surrounding forest. A wood stove set into the massive fireplace anchors the room, while outside, the chimney’s beautiful stonework gives the house a striking presence of its own. The open floor plan is made for the way a Catskills house should be lived in. Living, dining and kitchen spaces flow together, creating one generous gathering space. The great room opens directly onto an expansive front deck, carrying the easy flow of the house outdoors and into the trees. An en suite bedroom is conveniently located on the main level, while three additional bedrooms and a second full bath are found on the garden level. Tucked beneath the peak of the roof, a loft adds a little extra space. And then there’s Diamond Notch Manor. There is something wonderfully old-school about this small chalet community, with echoes of the Catskills summer colonies of another era – swimming, tennis, mountain air and that particular sense of a little world apart. It’s all there when you want it, while 316 itself enjoys a private setting when you don’t. Each home sits on its own individually owned property, giving owners a house and land of their own, with a little bit of community built in. Association grounds also include access to a beautiful year-round mountain stream. Annual fees are about 2,000 and include snowplowing, pool and tennis, and caretaker services. Short-term rentals are allowed by both the association and the Town of Hunter (by permit), giving owners the flexibility to rent when they’re away. With state land at its back, the state-maintained Diamond Notch Trail is just down the road, leading into the forest toward waterfalls and miles of Catskills wilderness. Hunter Mountain is less than ten minutes away, with Belleayre
and Windham also within easy reach, making this a dream location for skiers. The charming villages of Phoenicia and Tannersville are just minutes away in either direction, with a wonderful mix of culinary, cultural and recreational offerings to explore year-round. Swim in the morning. Hike to the falls. Play tennis before dinner. Ski when the snow flies. Come home to the deck and light the wood stove when the mountain air turns cool. $475,000.