$424,000

This beautifully updated one story home is perfectly placed just a mile from the new NYS Sojourner Truth Park and Lake Sophia swimming facility, as well as nearby Post Park summer camp/fishing, and Rider Park boat launch. Minutes from shopping and fine dining in Kingston's Stockade and Rondout Historic Districts, inside you'll find timeless red oak hardwood floors that add warmth and character to a clean modern aesthetic. Granite countertops, stainless Bosch and Samsung appliances and a dining room featuring raised chair rail molding and south facing sliding doors that bathe the room in sunshine and solar gain during winter months. A queen murphy bed offers flexibility in one of three bedrooms, all with generous closet space. A freshly painted and sealed wrap-around deck with screened gazebo is surrounded by lush summer shade trees, offering the perfect balance of country living and convenient access to all the Hudson Valley provides. The lower level basement features a lifetime B-Dry system, a large open area with remodeling potential, expansive storage shelving, and a finished playroom/office space. The original brick exterior is covered with extremely low maintenance cement hardie board siding, and perennial landscaping on an automatic watering system presents a carefree, welcoming approach to your new home. The adjoining meadow is on the Pollinator Pathway and provides ample opportunity for gardening. Overlooking the back lawn, a shed provides sports and tool storage. A paver patio was designed to host moonlit fire pit get-togethers.. In response to a detailed 2017 buyer home inspection and NYSERDA energy audit, fiberglass insulation was replaced with sustainable, environmentally-friendly cellulose, and roof plates were professionally air-sealed. Cellar rim joists were sealed with foam insulation and new double pane north windows were installed in 2023. A 3D Walkthrough Tour is available in the digital Lookbook or by request. The new Fujitsu low temperature mini-split HVAC system provides highly efficient, year-round heat, air conditioning, and dehumidification when needed. The three mini splits are located in the main living area and two bedrooms, and are sensitive to movement, automatically economizing on monthly electric bills. Electric usage rates range from less than 400 kWh in summer to no more than 1500 kWh in deep winter over the past two years. Appliances include a new Samsung Smart OTR dual microwave/convection oven and exterior venting, Samsung induction cooktop/convection oven, and Bosch dishwasher. The Smart large load Samsung stacked washer and dryer make laundry a breeze. The recently serviced water purification system includes whole house filter, Viqua ultraviolet (UV) water disinfection system, Northstar water softener with a year's supply of salt, Ecopure Central Water Filtration System, Rheem EcoSense Water Heater, and Whirlpool reverse osmosis filtration offers safe, great tasting water. Accessible features include a recent walk-in shower, chair height toilet, and Pella sliding door access direct to a wrap-around deck surrounded by lush shade trees and country-like setting. New paved front walkway, asphalt drive and expanded parking for 4+ vehicles provide plenty of room for guests. Located just south of the Rhinecliff Bridge in the Town of Ulster, this gem could be your new oasis.