962 W Hill Rd

This cottage is a rare find at an affordable price point. Only ten minutes from State Highway 88 (an easy 3.25 hour drive from NYC and 20 minutes from Oneonta and Cooperstown), this rural yet accessible cottage is finished to perfection and ready to make a wonderful weekend or primary home. The view from the house includes picturesque hillsides and a beautiful reflective body of water. Behind the house the forest offers privacy and seclusion and an abundance of wildlife. Owned and renovated by a master carpenter, high quality work and clever use of space is reflected throughout the house. The open concept of the cottage is immediately apparent upon entering the house. The living room is a comfortable seating area with windows that look out at the forest and hills. At one end a gas fireplace offers ambiance during the chillier days and nights. The wood floor has been fully refinished and runs throughout much of the house, only replaced as appropriate with tile in the kitchen, bathroom and family room. The kitchen features a creative glass backsplash that faces outside. All kitchen appliances are modern, fully functional and go with the house. Natural lighting is plentiful and plays well with the light color scheme. Adjacent to the kitchen the dining room has a vaulted ceiling which creates plenty of visual space. Perfect for hosting summer cookouts, the fully screened in porch is accessed through a glass sliding door from the dining room.Two short flights of stairs lead from the mid level to the upper and lower levels of the house. The upper level contains three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The lower level is a perfect second living room or could be used as a game room. There is also a nice finished laundry space and. In addition to being in turn-key condition, the house is very low maintenance with its vinyl siding, metal roof, updated windows and insulated walls. Taxes in Otsego County are the lowest in NYS and Worcester is lower than many surrounding towns making it one of the lowest property taxes in the entire state. You'll be hard-pressed to find a property that is so inexpensive to purchase and to maintain. The market is hot. With all that it offers, this little gem won't last long. Check out the 3D Matterport Virtual Tour and drone video to see for yourself!