Courtesy: Ruth Gale Realty
845-688-5610
This two-bedroom Phoenicia cabin has a wild heart and a way of inspiring wonder. Warm, intimate and filled with natural light, it opens to native gardens, a labyrinth circling the firepit and mountain views rising beyond. A separate finished and heated studio adds a space of one's own, with a wall of windows facing the gardens. Set in a true neighborhood just outside the village and around the corner from the mighty Esopus Creek, the house offers a Catskills experience connected to community and village life, with gardens, mountains and water woven into the everyday. And the mountains are more than scenery: a direct 15-minute drive to Belleayre makes first chair an easy habit, while Hunter is about 20 minutes away. After the last run, come home and put another log on the woodstove. Inside, delicious knotty pine paneling and original hardwood floors give the house its unmistakable warmth. The open floor plan centers around the living room and woodstove, with an eat-in kitchen that keeps the cook part of the conversation. Windows in almost every direction bring in abundant natural light. Unexpected details include vintage 1940s metal kitchen cabinets and a pressed-tin ceiling in the generous primary bedroom, while a beautifully renovated bathroom and stackable washer and dryer add everyday comfort. Well insulated and pleasantly quiet inside, the house is heated primarily by propane forced air. Originally built in 1946 as a seasonal hunting cabin from a kit - with a manufacturer's stamp still visible in the attic - the house has evolved for comfortable year-round living while retaining the simplicity and character of an old Catskills cabin. The studio extends the possibilities, offering a place for an office, creative pursuits or simply some quiet apart from the house. With its light and views, it feels almost like a room within the garden. Outside, the cultivated and the wild intermingle beneath a canopy of enormous mature trees. Native and pollinator-friendly plantings unfold with the seasons, attracting hummingbirds, butterflies and other visitors. Layered greenery gives the garden a surprising sense of privacy and enclosure, with places to gather and eat outside, and quieter corners for reading or drawing. The labyrinth and its central firepit create an unforgettable centerpiece. And then there is Phoenicia itself. The village's restaurants, shops and lively small-town life are close by. Head across the nearby bridge toward Woodland Valley for a water and mountain view that regularly stops visitors in their tracks, or venture a little farther to the Romer Mountain trailhead. Follow the labyrinth, watch the garden change, then come inside and put another log on the fire. Perhaps that's the real magic of this cabin: it makes the everyday feel extraordinary. Come see it now - there is still time to be settled in before the lifts start turning.
Courtesy: Precious Properties Corp.
718-980-7222
Peaceful Catskills setting. This is a comfortable, functional home with mountain views. Windows in all directions provide continuous daylight. Only 2 miles from Main Street in Phoenicia. It's a 1.17 acre property that's high up, with underground drainage systems. It goes across Herdman Road and down a slope to the Esopus, with a viewing platform at the top. The home has a whole-house backup generator with a 500-gallon propane tank, and a full-house ductless A/C system. The first floor features an open floor plan with a kitchen, dining room, and sitting area, a formal living room, 1 bedroom, and a full bath. There are 3 decks connecting off the first floor. The second floor has 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and a hallway office. The walk-in semi-finished, high-ceiling basement has an additional 4th bedroom, rec room, and laundry/storage area. The house is very well insulated, with 2x6 walls and solid foam insulation under the siding. Outside, there is a huge lawn recreation area, stainless steel BBQ, fire pit, exterior security video system, and 2 gravel-paved driveways. Located only 20 minutes from Belleayre Ski Resort and not far from other great Catskills towns like Hunter and Woodstock. What the owner loves about this house is the peaceful blend of nature and a very comfortable home. From morning till sunset, sunlight fills the house. Each season brings unique landscape views. The well water is super pure and great tasting. There are lots of hiking and country road walking around the property area. It's perfect for viewing the Esopus Creek, swimming, and trout fishing. With no streetlights nearby, you can enjoy the firefly light show or the star-filled skies.
Courtesy: Ruth Gale Realty
845-688-5610
The Phoenicia Deli has been an iconic local business on Main Street in Phoenicia since 1972 and will now be passing the torch to a new owner. The Deli is approximately 650 square feet. The back part of the building and upstairs is residential. There is about 1140 square feet of residential on the first floor which includes a kitchen, family room with a coal fired type fireplace, half bath and enclosed porch. The living space upstairs is about 547 square feet with bedroom, sitting area, full bathroom & outside deck overlooking Main Street. This is a rare opportunity to live and work in one place.
Phoenicia is located in New York. Phoenicia, New York has a population of 190. Phoenicia is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 0% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 25.39%.
The median household income in Phoenicia, New York is $83,295. The median household income for the surrounding county is $71,040 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Phoenicia is 60.7 years.
The average high temperature in July is 81.4 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 14.2 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 44.6 inches per year, with 63.5 inches of snow per year.
