2493 Route 296

Hunter, NY 12442

Diamond in the rough! This once stunning Arts & Crafts mansion will offer you a glimpse of the past with it's amazing stone work, stained glass windows, towering stone fireplaces and stunning craftsmanship throughout. Once owned by the renowned Russian-American artist, Nathaniel Nathan Dolinsky (1890-1981), where many of his paintings took inspiration from and even featured his beloved Hunter, NY estate home. The property is comprised of four parcels totaling 18.52 acres. You are welcomed by a picturesque driveway through the woods, nearly 700 feet long. An opening emerges and the grand structure sits perfectly in the center with a generous buffer of woods on all sides. The estate home boasts of 5 stone fireplaces and nearly 4000 square feet of living space! Outside, a sturdy stone wall surrounds the courtyard. Preserved in time are the remnants of an amazing outdoor art studio with soaring stone pillars inlaid with marble coat of arms plaques. The property is accented with lush gardens consisting of deep purple irises, magenta rhododendrons and fragrant lilacs.The property measures approximately 820' width x 1055' length with full southern exposure and an elevation reaching 1910 feet. Over 7 wooded acres to the south of the home can be cleared to open a stunning panoramic mountain view including views of Hunter Mountain (note view from road).Whether your plan is to renovate the existing structure or build something new, this diamond of a property can accommodate any dream!

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