Near the end of scenic and peaceful Silver Hollow rests this highly individual two-bedroom cabin with a spirit all its own. Built in 1950, the house offers 783 square feet, with an open floor plan centered on a generous living area with plenty of room for cooking, dining, hanging out. Rich knotty pine paneling wraps the room, bathed in an abundance of natural light. The centerpiece is an exquisite fieldstone fireplace, its gorgeous masonry a tangible link to the cabin’s past. Set on the hearth is a wonderfully quirky barrel-shaped wood stove, exactly the sort of oddball detail that gives this place its soul. The kitchen retains an impressive collection of original custom 1950s wooden cabinetry and built-ins. A classic Dutch door brings its own bit of charm. A window-lined enclosed porch with a bluestone floor is an ideal spot for slow morning watching the wildlife. A dedicated workshop provides a practical place for projects and storage. There’s also a new gas range and refrigerator, brand-new durable Pergo flooring and a backup generator already in place.

Outside, towering pines, perennial plantings and old stonework give the property a loose, unstudied feel, with a mountain ridge rising beyond the house. The backyard would be a wonderful place for entertaining, with a generous bluestone patio, lawn and firepit creating an almost woodland-courtyard atmosphere. Then there is the separate shed: windowed and insulated, with double doors, a metal roof and a partly finished interior ready for someone to take further – as a small studio, special hideout or backyard think tank.

The creek is close enough to hear from the property, while the house itself is outside the mapped floodplain. Phoenicia, with its funky arts and food scenes, is less than ten minutes away, while Hunter and Belleayre are each about twenty minutes. For anyone who has been waiting for a Catskills place that feels authentic, personal and just a little unexpected, this may be it. $279,000.