17 Molland Drive

Description

Set on 3.7 private acres at the end of a quiet dead-end road, 17 Molland Drive feels tucked away from the world. Surrounded by mature trees and established landscape, the property has a peaceful, private quality, with plenty of room to wander, garden, gather outdoors, or simply enjoy the quiet. Built in the 1970s, the spacious home has a relaxed, rambling character and unfolds across two generous levels. Oversized windows bring in abundant natural light and keep the surrounding landscape present throughout the house. The main floor moves easily between a bright sunroom, expansive living and dining spaces, an updated kitchen, and well-proportioned bedrooms. Distinct rooms give the house warmth and definition without sacrificing its sense of openness. The home has seen substantial improvements in recent years, including a new roof and skylights, updated heating and plumbing, refinished floors, refreshed walls, and a new kitchen. A rebuilt deck extends the living space into the trees, while a stone patio below offers another quiet place for outdoor dining and entertaining. In the living room, a new chimney is ready for the addition of a wood stove. The finished lower level adds another dimension to the house, with direct access to the patio, backyard, and surrounding landscape. Its flexible spaces lend themselves easily to a media room, studio, home office, gym, guest quarters, or a comfortable setup for extended family. An attached two-car garage is unusually bright, with multiple windows, new garage doors, a new floor, and a center drain. The driveway has also been redone recently with improved drainage and a fresh stone surface. Outside, considerable work has gone into restoring the land and opening it back up to its natural surroundings. The grounds have been cleared and thoughtfully landscaped, trees selectively removed, garden areas improved, and a garden shed added. Sections of old wood fencing lend a bit of country character, while a trail behind the property winds into the woods and offers another way to experience the land. Despite its sense of seclusion, the property is approximately seven miles from the heart of Rhinebeck Village and within the Rhinebeck Central School District. Restaurants, shops, farmers’ markets, and the cultural life of the Village are close at hand, yet coming home to Molland Drive feels distinctly removed from it all. Substantial yet unpretentious, 17 Molland Drive offers something increasingly hard to find: space, privacy, quiet, and nature, with the conveniences of Rhinebeck just a short drive away.