The Ultimate Upstate Getaway: Modern Home in the Catskills
Wheeler Hollow – 260 ACRES
October 7, 2025- 2 Bedrooms / 1 Bathrooms
- Listing price: $285,000.00
- Address: 353 Boy Scout Rd. Downsville NY
- Square feet: 1100 +/-
- Acreage: 5.56
- Built: 1990 +/-
- Lot size: 5.56 Acres
- Woods: 75%
- Field: 255
- Water: drilled well
- Sewer: On site septic
- Electric: 200 amp circuit breakers
- Frontage: Frontage on both sides of Boy Scout Rd.
- Recreational Water? small stream along west boundary
- Age of home: 35 years +/-
- House size: 1100 sq ft
- Rooms downstairs: 4
- Stories: 1
- Foundation: Piers
- Heat type: Electric Base Board and Ceramic wood stove
- Electric: 200 amp breakers
- Neighborhood type: rural
- Personal Property Included: apersonal property as left by seller
- Special Features/Restrictions: No junk cars,trailers,commercial logging. see 1181-265 for details
CATSKILL MOUNTAIN RETREAT
A rare offering! Discover your dream Catskills getaway, cherished and immaculately maintained by the same family for 35 years. This turnkey property is situated on 5.6 private, surveyed acres within a desirable, family-friendly subdivision. The setting is pure country charm: a cleared homesite along a grass drive, framed beautifully by mature surrounding forest.
Home Details & Unique Features
This approx. 1,100 sq ft home offers a unique and inviting design. The heart of the residence is the dramatic, sunken living room featuring cathedral ceilings and abundant skylights, creating a bright, airy gathering space. Cozy up next to the comfortable Weso ceramic multi-fuel woodstove during cooler months.
The floor plan includes two comfortable bedrooms and one full bathroom, thoughtfully designed with a separate bathtub and shower. The entire home is heated by an electric baseboard system and features an updated 200-amp circuit breaker electric service.
Outdoor living is essential here. Enjoy the tranquil sounds of the small stream that borders the property while relaxing on the 200 sq ft deck—perfect for morning coffee or evening cocktails.
Location: An Outdoor Enthusiast’s Paradise
Nestled in the low-tax Town of Colchester, this location delivers the best of the Catskills right to your doorstep. You’ll have effortless access to world-class recreation year-round:
World-Class Fishing: Just two miles from the renowned East Branch of the Delaware River (fly fishing) and minutes from the vast Pepacton Reservoir (fishing, canoeing, kayaking).
Year-Round Recreation: Bear Spring Mountain State Park is only five miles away, offering 7,000 acres for hiking, hunting, camping, and snowmobiling.
Convenience: Located on a well-kept private road, you are only a short drive to local shops, restaurants, and the seasonal municipal pool.
This property is the perfect sanctuary for weekenders, nature enthusiasts, or those seeking a permanent, peaceful, nature-filled lifestyle with modern comforts nearby. Don’t miss this opportunity for a genuine Catskills escape.
