Create your Catskills compound! Whether you're looking for a new primary residence, second home, or excellent short-term rental, this updated 1960's ranch fits the bill. Nestled in nature with views of the Catskill Mountains on +/-7.3 acres, with a bonus adjoining +/-1.4 acre lot included, this 1,594sf ranch is neatly tucked away off a peaceful and private long gravel driveway. The sun-filled, 3 bed/1 bath layout boasts: large wrap deck with grill for relaxing and entertaining with family and friends - wood-burning, stone fireplace - renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances - separate dining - updated, windowed bath with oversized, tiled shower - additional, rear studio with kitchenette and bath - wooded trails - fire pit - outdoor shower - additional, large utility shed with lean-to for plenty of extra storage - outdoor, whole-house wood furnace (in addition to the oil-fired furnace), with plenty of cut wood already on the property to allow you to save to your heart's content on fuel oil. Conveniently located in Cairo and just a short distance to Catskill, Hudson, hiking and biking in the Catskills, skiing at Hunter and Windham, and easy access to I87 for commuting downstate.