The Fireside: A Catskills Escape with Wide Open Spaces

Fully remodeled in 2021, this 3,300 sq ft home was designed to be both beautiful and deeply comfortable — the kind of place where everyone can spread out, yet still gather together. Located in Prattsville, The Fireside is just 15 minutes to Windham and 20 minutes to Hunter, making it an easy ski base in winter and a peaceful mountain retreat year-round.

The space
Set on 36 private acres that run along a rushing creek and back up to protected state forest, the setting feels expansive and quietly spectacular.

The space

The house offers four bedrooms plus a children’s playroom with two twin bunk beds, 3.5 bathrooms, a massive living room, a dedicated billiards room with a full-sized pool table and fully equipped bar (liquor not included… ;), two wood-burning fireplaces, a sauna, and acres of land to explore.

The kitchen is brand new and fully equipped, with marble counters, stainless steel appliances, and clean modern finishes. The adjacent dining room seats eight comfortably — perfect for long dinners, board games, or celebratory weekends. Two stone steps lead down to the grand living room, where oversized seating surrounds a wood-burning fireplace and smart TV for relaxed evenings in.

Upstairs, the primary suite is expansive, with a king bed, its own sitting area, an ensuite bathroom, and a private balcony. The neighboring upstairs bedroom also features a king bed, dedicated workspace, and ensuite bath. Both upstairs bathrooms share access to the sauna. On the main floor, you’ll find a queen bedroom and a twin room that share a full bath. The children’s playroom includes two twin bunk beds, a large cozy couch, smart TV, and games and puzzles.

The billiards room has its own fireplace and seating nook, along with the pool table and bar — an ideal late-night hangout space once the kids are asleep.

Outside, the backyard is made for long days and easy evenings: hot tub, fire pit, grill, oversized outdoor dining table, playset, and open lawn for running around. Deer regularly graze at dusk. The property leads directly to a beautiful creek, accessible via a short walk along our curved path. Bring a few chairs, a drink, and settle in. It feels wonderfully removed from everything.

Guest access
You’ll have access to the entire home and all 36 acres.

Other things to note
The home is very private. Across the driveway lives a farmer who works the surrounding land — a kind, longtime local. The backyard and main entertaining areas are on the opposite side of the property, so encounters are rare.

Guest access
You have access to the entire home and property.

Other things to note
Please note: the home is almost entirely private BUT -- across the driveway is another home where a farmer, a very sweet gentleman who works the land, lives. The back yard area is on the opposite side of the house to where the farmer lives so any potential encounters with him would be minimal.