In the last of the northern Catskill Mountains, the Helderbergs are home to a pastoral lifestyle that boasts real life scenes usually found only on postcards.  The rolling green hills ringed by the peaks of nearby ski resorts are cleansed by pure mountain breezes.  Nonetheless, the hill towns that enjoy this untainted setting also appreciate the close proximity of major roadways such as Interstates 87, 88, 81, 90, and the Taconic Parkway.  The perfect locale for rearing a family in a wholesome environment or a bucolic weekend milieu or holiday getaway, Greenville, New York ranks high on the list.

Graywood Stables has been a flourishing equine facility for many years, enjoying a national reputation for high standards of long or short term healthcare, breeding, injury rehabilitation, and general boarding.  The 35.25 +/- acre property consists of:

Main Barn

A block building with mortared brick façade houses over wide central concrete aisle delineating 17 roomy box stalls, separate large feed room, staff rest room, Break Room, small paneled, lockable Tack Room, large tiled and paneled lockable Tack or Trophy Room, Supply Room (previously used as a Lab for embryo transfer, etc., currently fitted with hot/cold water sink, washer, dryer, cabinetry and shelving for supplies), Wash Area, Espial (very large viewing room with pool table, couches and chairs, overhead Upper Room with custom bar and seating), separate Farriery, separate entry to Client Storage area with lockers and blanket storage.  Stalls have hand-turned wrought iron bars, French drainage system, mats and mahogany hobnailed fronts.

Arena

Attached to and adjoining Main Barn is the Olympic sized 220’ lighted arena, recently fitted (2010) with state-of-the-art new lighting and surround-sound system.

Back Barn

An additional 17 matted box stalls with central matted concrete aisle run the adjacent length of the arena with two large storage areas and separate entrance and driveway.

Bull Pen

A smaller Dressage-sized arena suitable for settling young horses in training, lungeing or special exercise regimens sports four extra box stalls and storage area at the end of the Back Barn aisle.

Show Ring

Safely enclosed in double white board fencing, the Show Ring is accessible from either the Main Barn or the Arena (and therefore the Back Barn area).  It is well bedded with river sand and stone dust for safe workouts despite the discipline.

Lower Paddocks

In close proximity to the Main and Back Barns are:  2 roadside grass paddocks, one with double turnout shed; 2 hillside paddocks at the end of the Arena;  1 entry grass paddock; 1 soft paddock (for horses with injuries  or show shoes- this is specifically maintained as a dirt-no-grass turnout suitable for horses with dietary limitations or hoof/leg sensitivity); 1 several acre grass pasture with triple turnout shed; 1 grass board paddock (historically used for photographing horses at liberty).

Upper Barn

With a pair of 25’ foaling stalls – each with access to its own specific turnout – this barn contains 5 additional box stalls with storage cabinetry, toilet, separate small hay barn, storage area and heating system.  At the driveway end of the Upper Barn is a large, lockable Workshop.

Upper Paddocks

Initial turnout of mares with new foals enjoy a soft fenced arena adjacent to the Upper Barn, as well as a grassy tree paddock.  An additional small paddock for initial staging of liberty/easy catch turnout is also immediately adjacent to the Upper Barn.  Beyond are 3 additional turnout paddocks:  stage 2: level; stage 3: hilly; stage 4: constant outdoor exercise and living with double turnout shed.

Tractor Shed

With 3 bays for storage (hay wagons, trailers, etc.), the Tractor Shed contains quarantine stalls at one end to protect general population from incoming, short-term, or temporary lay-over horses.

Hay Barn

Routinely utilized to store Graywood’s new hay crop of 3500 bales, the Hay Barn also accommodates current hay stores and was fitted with a new metal roof in the latter part of 2010.

Equipment Shed

A very large storage shed, this building currently houses a large snow blower, 4WD tractor, 2 additional tractors (one with bucket), 3 garden tractor mowers, manure spreader, and various other pieces of farm equipment and stores/supplies.  It has a lockable tool storage room as well.

Auto Shed

Used for automotive or farm vehicle repairs in the past, this building is currently used for the storage of baled shavings.

Open Barn

This large 3-sided barn building historically stored a large RV (Bluebird); it currently houses a small manure spreader and overflow hay.

The Aerie

As the main residence house, The Aerie sits on top of the hill surrounded by views of three mountains ranges. The circular drive encloses a reflecting pool and is flanked by a large, fenced grassy area containing a large pond and large fenced vegetable garden with shed. The side entry off the driveway (adjacent to three garages) is enclosed by a fenced French Garden with cobbled seating area. A fenced Veranda Garden with fountain leads to both the pond and fenced Pergola Garden with spa and outdoor barbeque.

Built of specially quarried Corinthian stone, The Aerie has a laundry and full bath preceding the gourmet kitchen with large stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and island, custom Cherry cabinetry, and Mexican tiled floor. The adjoining Great Room is floored in custom ash with cathedral ceilings, barn beams, and floor-to-ceiling fieldstone fireplace.

The dining room with its European chandelier is floored in custom cherry; the foyer with its Venetian tile provides double French door entry with 2 coat closets and matching double French door access to the Veranda Garden; the drawing room or living room boasts a tumbled marble fireplace and cathedral ceiling with double French door access to the Veranda Garden; the bar with refrigerator, custom Cherry cabinetry and granite tiling is adjacent to the study which has its own fireplace and custom black walnut paneling. Off the same hall is a tumbled marble half bath.

The Master Suite boasts a “his” walk-in closet; a “hers” walk-in closet with further closet storage for gowns or show clothes, a seating area overlooking the gardens, and a Master Bathroom Suite divided into his/her areas with custom cabinetry, tub and steam/shower room for two, with access to the Pergola Garden and spa. 

Upstairs over the south side of the house is a private seating area, two bedrooms (one with dressing room) and Jack + Jill bathroom.  Over the north side of the house is an additional over-large bedroom dubbed The Dormitory, as it previously housed several beds for the grandchildren.  Kitted with basic flooring and electricity is an additional unfinished space for two bedrooms. [Speak to owner about undeveloped floating bridge to link bedroom areas.]

Quick Summary

• First Floor:  Living Room                   Kitchen                          Laundry             Study
• Dining Room                  Great Room                   Full Bath            Master Bedroom
•                         Foyer                            Bar                               Half Bath           Master Bathroom

Bath                        Insulated Attic     Private Seating Area

                        1 North Bedroom                        Undeveloped Bedrooms

Outdoors:           3-Bay Heated Garage      Vegetable Garden           Pond

Veranda Garden with Fountain                             Pergola Garden with Barbeque

                        Reflecting Pool Garden

Full Heated Basement with Bilco Door access and Cedar clothes storage closet

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Taxes paid in 2011:                   Property 2011 –               $  7,337.80        due 01/31/11

                                                      School 2011-2012 -         $  7,734.97        due 10/31/11     

                                                                                                 $15,072.77