18 River Road New Hamburg, NY 12590

Set off the bank of the Hudson, this River Island Retreat is an idyllic year round getaway. Unique and inviting, it's close to shore and easily accessible by a private bridge only a short walk from the New Hamburg train station and every shopping convenience. Completely enveloped in natural rock gardens with tall trees, specimen plants and a rich carpet of ferns and hostas, it creates an island of inspiring beauty, peace and Zen-like tranquility. Showcasing the river views from nearly every room, the residence features a well-proportioned living room with stone fireplace and walls of glass. The Great Room has a beam ceiling, tall stone fireplace and walls of glass; and an adjacent sitting room with a hidden door panel reveals a private guest suite. A staircase takes you up three levels to an observation tower with a sweeping as-far-as-the-eye can reach vista up and down the Hudson River. For relaxed-style gatherings, the octagonal kitchen has a center cook island and opens to an outdoor open-air dining pavilion with a full kitchen. The spacious master suite has a spa-quality bath; and a guest suite with a broad window overlooking the lush gardens has its own side entrance for privacy. A separate delightful studio with soaring bamboo and thatch ceiling has a fireplace and walls of tall windows; and a boat house with storage is at water's edge. Set around the residence, a series porches and decks with sitting benches are perfect for quiet moments or entertaining. Along with unrivaled privacy, this unique River Island Retreat is less than two hours to Grand Central Station. Less