All the houses around the central green at Cantine's Island are cedar-sided and architect designed. The common house is at right in this photo.
Kitchen
The kitchen looks out on the central green and is open to the living area.
Living room
The woodstove, which supplements the gas furnace, warms the entire house, according to the owner. Sliding doors lead to a large deck that wraps around the side and back of the house.
Dining nook
Sunlight pours into the cheery dining area.
Bedroom
This peaceful room features hardwood floors and a view of the woods behind the house.
Rare opportunity to own a house in the Cantine's Island Cohousing Community, a multigenerational, environmentally friendly development of 15 homes in the Village of Saugerties, NY (about 2 hours north of New York City).
THE HOUSE:
Charming cedar-sided contemporary set amid lush plantings in this progressive community of homes. Unique amenities include Esopus Creek access for boating, kayaking and swimming (shared boathouse); use of "common house" with kids' play area and dining/party/meeting facilities; workshop; community organic vegetable and flower garden area; and large storage facility. Handy to Village shops, restaurants, sports fields and ice skating rink, lighthouse, farmers' market, movie theater and more.
This house has xxx bedroom and bath on the first floor and xxx bedrooms on the second floor, and is approximately 1,100 square feet. There is extensive decking, including a perfect spot for xxxx. There is a full basement that is in the process of being finished, which will create another large room and a second bathroom with shower.
The house has gas heat supplemented by a very efficient woodstove, as well as central air conditioning.
Priced at $xxx,000. Monthly charges are $120. Property and school taxes total $x,xxx per year without STAR exemption, or $4,xxx with STAR.
I WONDERED ABOUT THAT
In spite of its name Cantine's Island is not, in fact, an island.
WHAT IS COHOUSING?
Cohousing started in Denmark over 25 years ago and is a concept that's growing in the U.S. and all over the world. In a cohousing community each household owns its own complete private home, with private outdoor space. The homes are grouped around a cooperatively owned "common house," with auxiliary facilities such as a larger kitchen, gathering hall, children's areas, laundry, etc. Cars are parked away from the housing so that children can move and play safely and freely among the houses. Residents participate in the management of the community and grounds, while at the same time respecting individual and family privacy. For more information, see the links below.
If you'd like to see this house or to know more, call Alison Woods, Woods Realty Company, NYS licensed real estate broker, 845-338-2333 (member Ulster County Board of Realtors and Multiple Listing Service). Email agwoods@mindspring.com.