Wow House: Harmonize with Nature in Valley Cottage

This Dutch farmhouse, built in the 18th century and enlarged in the 19th, is truly unique.

It sits on the edge of Lake DeForest on one bucolic acre with flowers and fruit trees. Its bucolic 1-acre setting is much enhanced because it backs onto water company land. It is a complete enclave, as the property includes a converted barn and a guest cottage.

The main house is mellow and cosy, with two wood burning fireplaces, pine floors, panel doors, a modern kitchen, wonderful, large glassed-in porch, first-floor master bedroom suite/ bath and more.

In all, 5 bedrooms and 5 baths, so it’s perfect for a weekend retreat or full family living—with a back-to-nature feeling only 40 minutes from New York City.

This property is listed with Ellis Sotheby’s International Realty.

PHOTO: 227 Old Mill Road, Valley Cottage/zillow