Step onto a mahogany front porch surrounded by gorgeous perennial gardens (front and back) and up to this 1900 quintessential Red Hook cape. This waterfront home also has a large back deck overlooking the stream that you'll enjoy from your hot tub, fenced vegetable garden, waterfront dock, or while swimming or fishing in the Saw Kill stream. The large kitchen is exquisitely renovated maintaining the homes charm and authenticity yet providing a modern gourmet experience that includes: glass sliders out to a huge deck (BBQ and waterfront), spacious soapstone countertops with subway tile backsplash, six burner wolf range, counter-depth Miele refrigerator, and soft gray custom, solid wood cabinets ... all resting on brand new hardwood floors! The first floor feels so immense as the living room, dining room and another large area in front of the stone fireplace are open to one another and allow for easy flow and comfortable living. Wide french doors open to an additional large (and vaulted) sun room that is currently being used as an office/yoga studio. This windowed haven could easily support an additional sleeping area (or 3rd bedroom) and has its own door out to the hot tub, stream and deck. Past the columns, and up a stately flight of stairs are 2 more bedrooms and lovely original wide board wood floors. Character meets convenience with closets galore -- even a linen closet to support the 2 superbly renovated full baths. One bath has a quaint claw foot tub and a pedestal sink. The main bedroom suite has it's own private hallway, a roomy and beautifully tiled bathroom with a sweet floral designed wall and stacked washer/dryer. This main suite also has two large walk-in closets (fantastic!) and tons of dappled light flowing through old growth trees in front. The 2 car garage also fronts the stream and adds to the off street parking, or can be used for additional storage. A full dry basement includes a whole house carbon water filter system and room for crafts or equipment. You'll live right across the street from Bard College. It's in the Red Hook school district and only 2 minutes to the village of Red Hook, only 6 minutes to Rhinebeck village and the NYC train system. Minutes to Poet's Walk, upscale dining, great riding stable, and just over the bridge from Kingston, Woodstock, and the Catskill Mountains. This is the Hudson Valley at its best...come and enjoy. A pleasure to show and see.