Catskills Real Estate Buyers Seeking Care-Free Alternatives, According to Coldwell Banker Timberland Properties
Margaretville, NY (PRWEB) January 08, 2014 -- When Rita and Tim Mathis were looking for a vacation home in the Catskill Mountains in Upstate New York, finding a home that did not require much maintenance was very important to them. "We both work a lot of hours in our jobs, and we really did not to spend hours working at our vacation home," said Ms. Mathis. The solution, for them, was to purchase a townhouse in which all exterior maintenance is done by a home-owner association at Roxbury Run Village a few miles from Margaretville.
Many urban buyers are looking for an easier vacation home, according to Eric Wedemeyer, principal broker of Coldwell Banker Timberland Properties, whose agency has four offices in the Catskill Mountain region. "People are looking for a care-free experience, and communities like Roxbury Run Village offer shared amenities along with taking care of snow removal, lawn mowing, and even roof replacement," he added. "It gives residents extra time to enjoy their homes and this area."
Wedemeyer said that Roxbury Run Village is the only townhouse community in the Central Catskills. The community was developed in the 1970s and consists of 120 units in 12 clusters with acres and acres of open lawns and woods. At its center is is a gated Olympic-size swimming pool with a large sun deck and tennis courts. A clubhouse is available homeowner use. With maintenance fees that are often less than $400 per month and only 2.5 hours from the New York City metropolitan area, Wedemeyer said the community is a very affordable and accessible alternative to traditional homes.
Homes in the development are very affordable said Wedemeyer. Among those listed by his agency includes a three-bedroom, two-bath unit of 1216 square feet that is currently listed for $109,000. According to listing agent Joan Roberts, there is an abundance of natural light and openness that is accentuated by the vaulted ceilings.
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Another townhouse includes a 1400 square-foot listing with three bedrooms and two full baths. Featuring a private deck, the townhouse is described by listing agent Stacy Keck-Colliton as having a floor to ceiling fireplace, vaulted ceilings, and high-efficient electric heat. The property is listed for $119,000.
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There is more to Roxbury Run Village, according to Wedemeyer, than townhouses: there are a few "stand-alone" homes in the community as well. One example is a listing with two homes--one with three bedrooms and a two-bedroom home--on two deeded land parcels to be sold together. Described by listing agent John Tufillaro as "perfect for a family or friend compound", the homes feature stone fireplaces, wood floors, and three-plus acres of land. Membership in the Roxbury Run Village community is included. It is currently listed for $374,000.
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"We love living in this community," said Mathis, "and we encourage our downstate friends to consider this alternative to a typical country home."
Coldwell Banker Timberland Properties, with offices in Margaretville, Boiceville, Delhi and Stamford, is the premier real estate agency of the Catskill Mountains in New York State. Buying and selling land and homes in the New York City watershed area is unique and the 30-plus agents of Coldwell Banker Timberland Properties are trained to help buyers and sellers through this process. For more information about Coldwell Banker Timberland Properties and to preview Upstate New York homes and land offerings, go to http://www.timberlandproperties.com or http://www.catskillpremier.com.
Ray Pucci, Coldwell Banker Timberland Properties, http://www.timberlandproperties.net, +1 6077467400 Ext: 13, [email protected]
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