Classic Cooperstown Ranch Rambler
Incredible Privacy AND In the Center of the Action
Cooperstown Home for Sale: 4+ Bedrooms, 3 Full Bathrooms, Single Floor Living, 2+ Car Detached Garage
COOPERSTOWN HOME FOR SALE — This distinctive Cooperstown rambler is an excellent example of a true mid-century classic American home style. The spacious welcoming interior (3,500+ sqft) is true to the rambler name. This property is tailor-made for a comfortable home life.
Location
Set on 6+ acres on a private drive just above magnificent Otsego Lake and near the majestic Otesaga Hotel. The single-story brick home offers a simple open concept, yet well-divided, layout. The driveway curves up from Lake Street almost 1000 feet, creating distance from Cooperstown in an elegant, wooded setting that makes you feel far from the madding crowd.
The Entrance
A graceful brick walk snakes from the drive (and the oversized 2-car garage) to the front door (actually what some may say is the back of the house, as this yard and front door face the up-hill wooded part of the lot.) Handsome stonework frames the double glass doors of the central portal.
The Bedrooms
To the left of the entrance, the northern-most wing is dedicated to 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The hall offers direct access to two comfortable carpeted rooms, the first of which is decorated with an expressive Victorian explorer theme including a playfully draped bed. Following the hall to the right is a bank of closets. The guest bathroom is bright and cheery with white tiled floor and edgeless sink. Just beyond this bath, the primary suite is defined by a door opening to a hall extension with still more closets and the primary (private) bath with jet stream tub and separate shower. The bedroom has a wood floor (like the hall) and its own triple glass door, opening to the Japanese-inspired central deck.
Home Office
Set into the quiet part of the north wing of the house, along with the primary bedrooms, this 100 square foot space is an ideal home office for the work-from-home fans. A lovely double window lets in light while keeping you focused on the tasks at hand. A one-time small bedroom, this space could be easily reconfigured again to create a 5th bedroom, should that space be needed.
The Living Room and Deck
Crafted in a minimalist style, the deck has doors to the living room, the primary bedroom, and the open-floorplan kitchen, making a wonderful expansion of the over-all living space of the home in warmer months. The centerpiece of the home, the living room is anchored by an impressive 10-foot, floor-to-ceiling brick mantle framing the fireplace. In summer, throw open the doors and walk out onto the deck, or stay warm and sit by the fire and enjoy the outside from the comfort of this luxurious setting. The Japanese-styled deck design is simple, balanced, and with an harmonic attention to the surrounding woods. You will love entertaining, even if it’s just yourself, in this special setting.
The Dining Room and Kitchen
To the right of the front door is the formal dining room with exposed beams and sumptuous red fabric walls. This elegant treatment creates a warm, inviting dining ambiance. The adjoining kitchen, through a double swing café door, is sure to be your favorite room of the entire home. Freshly painted and ready for your guests, this chef’s dream feels spacious and intimate at the same time. The cooking “U-galley” is well-conceived with the stove against the wall and the sink on a practical peninsula. An arched niche establishes a nice service area right next to the family dining area framed magically by a 11 foot window overlooking that special private deck. More than just an eating space, this lovely room welcomes visitors with seating for eight.
The Family Room plus 4th Guest Bedroom
A separate 4th guest bedroom and full bathroom are just beyond the kitchen, as is a sunken family room with its own brick hearth and wood stove. The family room is illuminated by a bank of glass with 2 doors opening to yet another deck. Connected through an art-welcoming niche is additional storage and steps to a rear pantry and the laundry room.
Storage & Garage
A full basement completes the home with exceptional storage and easy access to the important mechanicals of the home. And the detached, oversized, 2-car garage (with low-maintenance aluminum siding) keeps toys, grills, gardening tools, and even your autos safe and dry.
The Surround
The wooded acreage is a joy, creating that much-welcome sense of total privacy, and the yard has an invisible fence installed to protect your four-legged family members. This home is within walking distance of the Leatherstocking Golf Course and Otesaga Hotel, The Farmers’ Museum and The Fenimore Art Museum. A short drive (or even comfortable walk) to the center of town and its shops, bars, and restaurants, and, of course, The Baseball Hall of Fame . Just up the road is the renowned Alice Busch Opera Theatre, home of the Glimmerglass Festival. Ideally located does not do justice to the way this home is positioned in the world of Cooperstown, New York – it’s close to everything. And yet, in this setting, you will feel a great sense of privacy. Take a virtual tour or watch the video of this amazing home for sale in the heart of Cooperstown, NY.
