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It’s his passion.“This has turned into so much more

fun than I thought it would be,” he grinswhile driving through the woods south ofMonticello.

In fact, he’s so sure of Serenity Gardens’success, he’s already building its 17,000-square-foot clubhouse – well before thebulk of the 34 lots have been sold.

“We’ll have a 20’x60’ indoor pool, spa-style lockerrooms, saunas, treatmentrooms,” he says, pointing out each com-ing feature within the bare-timberedwalls.

Over there will be a gym, he adds, andhere a commercial kitchen, there a bil-liards room, here a movie theater, there ahot tub that can accommodate 20.

Mike’s enthusiastic optimism appearswell-justified.

Open for just a year, Serenity Gardenshas already seen six lots sold and five lux-urious homes built – three of which areoccupied, while the other two are faralong into construction.

“The project has turned into muchmore than I expected, where people arebuilding 3,000-, 4,000-, 5,000-square-foot homes,” Mike explains, having orig-inally envisioned much smaller enclaveshidden in the Catskills forest.

It’s an idea whose time had come when

Mike and close friend Ari Straus con-ceived the upscale development in 2013.

Mike is president and CEO of Wood-stone Development, well-known for itsmillion-dollar-plus homes at the Chapin

Estate near White Lake.Ari is president of the Monticello Motor

Club, a high-end private racetrack along

Serenity Gardens’ entrance (top) sits just down Cantrell Road from the MonticelloMotor Club, and the two are entirely separate but complementary enterprises.Woodstone Development owner Mike Watkins (left) is a member of the Club, wherehe’s begun racing his Mazda MX-5 Miata (above). His friend, Ari Straus, is a resi-dent of Serenity Gardens and the president of the Club, which attracts racing enthu-siasts and industry professionals from around the world. Indeed, the sound ofrevving engines is music to the ears of those who live in Serenity Gardens.

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Cantrell Road.Though the club is not part of Serenity

Gardens (and vice-versa), they sit rightnext door to each other, and the peopleMike seeks to attract are just like Ari: thekind who have absolutely no problemwith the constant revving of a racecar’sengine.

In fact, they’re the kind of people who

want those cars not just next door but inthe next room.

Take a look inside any of the homesMike and his team of local professionalshave built, and you’ll see window afterwindow gazing out on three-, four-, five-,even six-bay garages.

Some have more room dedicated to theautomobiles than the occupants!

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An incredible blown-glass sculpture hangs above a wire-frame outline of a sportscar inside one of the largest homes within Serenity Gardens, where 5,000 squarefeet is dedicated to the owner and 5,000 more to the garages housing the owner’svehicles (viewable through the windows on either side of this foyer).


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“The people who are buying myhomes here are people who want tospend more time at the track and whohave families who want to get involvedin the track,” Mike explains.

He’s a member of the Monticello MotorClub himself and may soon join Ari as anext-door resident in Serenity Gardens.

“Ari’s was the first house completed,”Mike points out. “... It’s really opened upan opportunity for members that theydidn’t have before.”

But exactly what about being locatednext door to a high-performance race-course lends itself to the name SerenityGardens?

“This is a place where people can comeand relax,” says Mike.

Inside, the homes are thoroughlysoundproofed, with advanced materialsused in everything from the walls to theceilings to the windows (including glassthan can transition at the push of a but-


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One of the smaller homes inside Serenity Gardens (above) still retains a uniquestyle, its roofline raking toward the sky. Note how much space is devoted to thetwo-bay garage versus the living quarters. This is an upscale development wherecars are as much the focus as the people who own them. That’s also demonstratedby this handsome, brand new three-bay garage (right).

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ton from opaque to transparent).“On the busiest of track days, you can

barely hear the track,” Mike assures.Outside, the development sits within a

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Virtually every parcel is a spacious fiveacres, and all utilities – electric, cable,Internet, telephone, gas – are buriedunderground.

“We wanted it to be inviting, to beserene,” Mike explains.

He and his accomplished team workwith homeowners-to-be to design anabode to their tastes. Architectural andaesthetic guidelines are remarkablyrelaxed for such a high-end development,with Mike far more interested in fulfillingbuyers’ dreams than enforcing uniformity.

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“The one thing I’m striving for withthese homes is low-maintenance.”

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Old barn repurposed into a contemporary house

Spacious and well-lit, the main kitchen is a blank canvas to whip up some old-time country cooking. The cherry wood cabinets and counter-top add some fresh color tothe room while the original barn support beams up top instill a rustic frontier sense.

Top Left: The old hayloft spans the space above the carport and has been fitted with large windows tolet in maximum light. Top right: An old photograph of what the “barn” used to look like graces the walljust inside the front door. Right: The view of the livingroom looking down from the third floor “sky-bridge.” Every item in the house was designed with purpose, from the fireplace fixtures to the fly rodceiling fan. Bottom: The view from inside the hayloft, which served as an art studio for the previous own-ers. With a scenic view of the surrounding property, this room helps inspire in whatever purpose it serves.

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This country retreat is nestled just

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The original hay barn was decon-

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beams that grace the house today.

There are four floors, counting the

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baths.

When you walk in the front door of

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thing that you notice is the two-sided

stone fireplace that reaches up to the

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There is also a bridge that spans the

great space and connects the two loft

areas.

The cherrywood staircase takes you

up to the second floor, where the old

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Back when thisold barn wasused to storehay, the wag-ons would pullup on thestone platformto the rightand load theirhay into thehayloft. Aftermany yearslater, a car sitswhere thewagon used tobe and insteadof hay in thehayloft there’sa drum set anddrawing table

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HOME FEATURESMLS No.: 37745Class/Type: Residential, single familyTown/County: Hancock, DelawareSchool District: Sullivan WestRooms: 9Bedrooms: 4Full Baths: 4Garage Type/Capacity: Attached, 2Fireplace: 1 Approximate Year Built: 1996Approximate Lot Size: Front, 350feetApproximate Square Foot: 5,620Exterior: WoodElectric: Circuit breakerFuel: LP GasWater: Drilled WellSewer: SepticWater Heater: ElectricHeating: Forced warm airBasement: Above grade, block, walk-outAppliances: Ceiling fan(s), dishwasher, dryer, washerLand Features: Pond, professionallandscaping, viewsInterior Amenities: Cathedral ceil-ing, central hall/foyer, glass, mastersuite, stone, tile, TV satellite, window treatment, woodworkExterior amenities: Deck, patio,screens, firepit Approximate Total taxes (2013):$4,776

The pond on the cover of this editionof Home in the Country is located onthis property. The elevated backporch offers scenic views and is agood spot to take in the sounds of awarm summer’s night.

drawing studio for the current owners,

both whom work as architects. Big bay

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sides and give you a great vantage point

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The stone wall outside that the hay

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Clockwise from above left: There’s manyhidden details in this home payinghomage to it’s agrarian past, includingthis metal wire cow fence repurposedas a railing support.

Standing on the thirdfloor “skywalk”and looking up into the cupola grantingaccess to the pale light of dawn andthe orange glow of dusk.

You’ve probably seen a rooster ontop aweathervane, but how about a Marlin?

With four bedrooms and four full baths,there’s always enough beds for guests.

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The wood panelling in the living room was originally from a turn of the centuryhotel in New York City. Exactly which hotel is a secret for owner’s ears only.

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The current occupants have style-appropriate furniture and decor for the 1903 Victorian. The master bed-room, above, is airy and the windows allow plenty of light and air. Note the hardwood floors and gray paint-ed walls. Gray, and its many variations, has gained popularity of late. At right, one of the two full baths, thisone featuring a glassed-in shower stall.

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HOME FEATURESType: Single FamilyAcres: 3.47Address: 32 Engler Rd.Village: JeffersonvilleBedrooms: 4Full Baths: 2Square Footage: 2,677 Fireplace: 1Garage Capacity: 2Garage Type: Detached GarageSchool District: Sullivan WestTax Exemption: NoTotal Rooms: 9Total Taxes: $6,279Township: Delaware Year Built: 1903Style: VictorianPresent Use: ResidentialCondition: Very GoodExterior: ClapboardRoofing: Pitched, ShingleElectric: Circuit BreakerWater: MunicipalSewer: MunicipalWater Heater: ElectricRoad: Paved, Town/Village

Possible Financing: ConventionalBasement: Below grade, full, poured, walk-outAppliances: BBQ grill, dishwasher, dryer, icemaker, microwave, refrigerator, self-cleaningoven, stove, washer, wine coolerClose To: Lake/stream, performing arts center,river, schools, shoppingLand Features: Circular driveway, cleared,corner, fenced/enclosed, level, mature trees,paved driveway, private, secluded, woodedInterior Amenities: Alarm, attic, fireplace,fireplace equipment, formal dining room, furniture, hardwood floors, insulated windows,sump pump, tile, TV cable, woodworkExterior Amenities: Outbuilding, patio, porch,screens, storm windowsMLS No.: 41098Price: $474,900Contact: Malek PropertiesCarol Malek, Broker, Fred Williams, Associate Broker10 Waldheim Road, PO Box 567, White Lake,NY 12786Phone 845-583-6333 • Fax [email protected]


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great room for evening chats and relax-ing. The redone original front porch, withseveral ceiling fans, is a wonderful spot toentertain and enjoy nature.

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This 1903 Victorian with views of downtown Jeffersonville and the East Branch of the Callicoon Creek, has thebest of both worlds, with the exquisite craftsmanship of an earlier era combined with modern amenities, suchas a geothermal heating/air conditioning system that cuts down on energy costs. Above left, the parlor exhibitsthe kind of early 20th century woodwork that rarely comes on the market. One can imagine, on a cold winter’snight, sitting by the fireplace with a warm drink in hand. Above right: The landing on the second floor makes aperfect spot for decorative touches. Below right: The kitchen has been fully modernized, with black granitecountertops and custom-built Thomasville cabinetry. At left, the original butler’s pantry off the kitchen.


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