Birch Hill, named for the spectacular grove of white birch that overlooks the house, is a perfect Rhinebeck area retreat. Sited up a long driveway, this stylish home is hidden in the woods and overlooks manicured lawns, gardens, mature hardwoods and a small planting of fruit trees.

The house offers country living on three levels with three bedrooms all with their own baths and an additional bath on the lower level.

First floor has a contemporary layout with kitchen that has new appliances including a wine cooler and a pantry -- it opens to a light-filled dining room featuring beamed ceiling, handsome crystal chandelier and French Doors to an oversized rear deck (18x35) with views of the gardens and pool. In addition is a living room with wideboard floors and a fireplace. The first floor also has a formal foyer large enough to be a sitting room, a bedroom and a bath.

The second floor has a master suite with vaulted ceiling and a large bath that has a double shower and sauna. There is an additional bedroom with its own bath as well.

The lower level has a family/play room, bath, laundry area and storage. Lastly, there is a two car garage.

The house is extremely well maintained and offers central air and security system. Floors are wideboard hardwoods on the first floor with the kitchen, baths and foyer in ceramic tile. Both the living and dining rooms are accented with beamed ceilings. The second floor bedrooms are done in hardwood and the baths are ceramic tile.

This property is a rare find that combines the quiet and peaceful, wooded seclusion weekenders are looking for with an open well-groomed lawn for outside enjoyment coupled with an attractive pool surrounded by gardens.

Located just minutes to the Taconic, Rhinebeck, Red Hook and Amtrak.

Offered at $685,000.

Contact Fran Rubinstein at 845-505-2424 or Vicki Hickman at 845-389-9952.