Sa dulo ng Sky Top Road at nakatago sa dulo ng isang mahabang daan ay matatagpuan ang Nine-Square House. Isang mapanlikhang modernistang bahay sa kanayunan, ang tahanan ay nakatayo sa gitna ng dramatikong likas na topograpiya na may mga kahanga-hangang tanawin ng Taconic mountain range.

Ang Tahanan
Sa unang palapag ay ang dobleng sala, dining area, at kusina, na nag-uugnay sa isa’t isa at sinasandalan ng isang marmol na fireplace at tatlong malalaking pintuan ng salamin na bumubukas patungo sa panlabas na terasa na may nakakamanghang tanawin. Ang kusina ay may Danish-designed Reform cabinetry, Bardiglio na marmol, at mga kagamitan mula sa Fisher Paykel. Isang opisina/pintura na studio, isang palikuran, isang dry bar, at isang malaking laundry room ang nagbibigay-kumpleto sa pangunahing antas.

Ang sentrong arkitektural na bahagi ng tahanan ay ang matibay na puti na oak na hagdang-hagdang patungo sa pangalawang palapag. Ang apat na silid-tulugan sa itaas, bagamat maluwang, ay mas pribado at mas intimate, bawat isa ay may malalaking bintana sa dalawang gilid, nakikipag-ugnayan sa mapayapa at tahimik na tanawin sa labas. Ang dalawang malalaking banyo ay may nakalaang shower rooms at mga freestanding soaking tubs na may panoramic views. Ang malawak na landing ng antas na ito ay may reading room sa isang dulo at sitting area sa kabila.

Ang mga natatanging katangian ng Nine-Square House ay kinabibilangan ng mataas na kahusayan sa enerhiya dahil sa insulation na lumalampas sa lahat ng kasalukuyang pamantayan, multi-zone central AC, radiant heated floors, solid 200 lb interior doors, satin nickel Kohler fixtures, cast iron sinks, at solid forged at machined brass at satin nickel door hardware.

Ang Lupa & Nakapaligid na Rehiyon
Ang siyam na acres ng lupa sa paligid ng bahay, na perpekto kung paano ito, ay hinawakan ng kaunti hangga't maaari. May mga gubat at bukas na lugar, na may mga paikot-ikot na landas na naglalakbay sa buong ari-arian.

Sa isang labis na mapayapang sulok ng Hudson Valley, ang Nine-Square House ay 20 minuto lamang mula sa Hudson, Great Barrington, at Millerton at dalawang oras mula sa New York City. Ang tahanan ay ilang minuto lamang mula sa kristal na malinaw na Copake Lake, kung saan may mga available na boat rentals, pati na rin sa mga malapit na hiking trails, ski slopes, at walang katapusang iba pang mga alok sa labas.

Ang mga paborito sa nayon ay kinabibilangan ng Zinnia's Dinette para sa pinakamahusay na pritong isda sa Hudson Valley, Random Harvest para sa mga lokal na produktong gulay, mga p baked goods, at perpektong tanghalian, Hilltown Hot Pies sa tag-init para sa pinaka hinihinging pie sa Berkshires, Little Cat Lodge para sa pinaka komportableng Swiss Alpine dining atmosphere, at marami pang iba...

Towards the end of Sky Top Road and tucked away at the end of a long driveway sits the Nine-Square House. A dreamy modernist country house, the home is perched amidst dramatic natural topography with magnificent views of the Taconic mountain range.

The Home
On the ground floor are the double living room, dining area, and kitchen, all flowing into each other and anchored by a marble fireplace and three large glass doors opening to the exterior terrace with a breathtaking view. The kitchen features Danish-designed Reform cabinetry, Bardiglio marble, and Fisher Paykel appliances. An office/painting studio, a washroom, a dry bar, and a generously proportioned laundry room complete the main level.

The central architectural piece of the home is the solid white oak staircase leading up to the second floor. The four bedrooms upstairs, though spacious, are much more private and intimate, each with large windows on two sides, communing with the serene and quiet landscape outside. The two sizable bathrooms have dedicated shower rooms and freestanding soaking tubs with panoramic views. The expansive landing of this level has a reading room at one end and a sitting area at the other.

Distinguishing features of the Nine-Square House include high energy efficiency due to insulation exceeding all current standards, multi-zone central AC, radiant heated floors, solid 200 lb interior doors, satin nickel Kohler fixtures, cast iron sinks, and solid forged and machined brass and satin nickel door hardware.

The Land & Surrounding Region
The nine acres of land around the house, perfect as it is, has been touched as little as possible. There are wooded and open areas, with meandering walking paths trailing through the property.

In an exceptionally peaceful corner of the Hudson Valley, the Nine-Square House is just 20 minutes from Hudson, Great Barrington, and Millerton and two hours from New York City. The home is just a few minutes from the crystal clear Copake Lake, where boat rentals are available, as well as nearby hiking trails, ski slopes, and countless other outdoor offerings.

Favorites of the neighborhood include Zinnia's Dinette for the best fried fish in the Hudson Valley, Random Harvest for locally sourced produce, baked goods, and the perfect lunch, Hilltown Hot Pies in the summer for the most sought-after pie in the Berkshires, Little Cat Lodge for the coziest Swiss Alpine dining atmosphere, and so, so many more...