269 Watson Hollow Road, West Shokan, NY 12494

$1,295,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,955 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 718,740 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,295,000 List Date: 4/20/2026 Last Modified: 4/28/2026

Overview

Description

Set in the quiet, storied hills of West Shokan, 269 Watson Hollow Road offers a rare blend of historic character and natural beauty. Originally constructed in the 1800s as a barn, this distinctive home was thoughtfully relocated across the stream approximately 40 years ago, where it now rests gracefully against the mountain backdrop.16.5 acres extend to the top of the ridge behind the house. Beyond that is NYC property. Inside, the home showcases its heritage with stunning original chestnut beams--many of which remain structural and weight-bearing--bringing warmth, authenticity, and architectural significance to the living space. A striking chimney, masterfully crafted both inside and out by a local mason, serves as a centerpiece, anchoring the home with timeless craftsmanship. The setting is equally compelling. A pristine, swimmable spring-fed pond invites peaceful afternoons and reflects the surrounding mountain landscape, creating a private retreat-like atmosphere. The property is ... (Read more)

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Listing Details MLS# 20261714

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: Yes
Bathrooms Half: 2
Above Grade Finished Area: 2955
Living Area: 2955
New Construction YN: No
Year Built: 1920
Garage YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 16.5
Flood Plain YN: Yes
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: Yes
Wood Stove YN: No
Sign On Property YN: Yes
List Price/SqFt: 438.24
Below Grade Finished Area: 0

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Oven; Electric Range; Freezer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Architectural Style: Arts & Crafts Basement: Full; Unfinished Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding Cooling: Central Air Electric: 200+ Amp Service; Generator Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced Fireplace Features: Living Room; Propane Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Hardwood; Stone Heating: Forced Air; Oil Interior Features: 3 Seasons Room; Beamed Ceilings; Bookcases; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Granite Counters Laundry Features: In Bathroom; Main Level Lot Features: Back Yard; Front Yard; Landscaped; Native Plants; Pond on Lot Other Structures: Shed(s) Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed; Patio; Porch Plumbing: Mixed Roof: Asbestos Shingle Sewer: Septic Tank Structure Type: House View: Creek/Stream; Garden; Mountain(s); Pond Water Source: Well Documents Available: Survey Room Types: Bedroom; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom; Other Room

Contract Information

Original List Price: 1295000
Listing Contract Date: 2026-04-20
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Owner Name: QTIP MARTIAL TRUST
Occupant Type: Owner
Lease Considered YN: No

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 269
Street Name: Watson Hollow
Street Suffix: Road
County: Ulster
State: NY
Zip Code: 12494
Town (Taxable): Olive

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Set in the quiet, storied hills of West Shokan, 269 Watson Hollow Road offers a rare blend of historic character and natural beauty. Originally constructed in the 1800s as a barn, this distinctive home was thoughtfully relocated across the stream approximately 40 years ago, where it now rests gracefully against the mountain backdrop.16.5 acres extend to the top of the ridge behind the house. Beyond that is NYC property. Inside, the home showcases its heritage with stunning original chestnut beams--many of which remain structural and weight-bearing--bringing warmth, authenticity, and architectural significance to the living space. A striking chimney, masterfully crafted both inside and out by a local mason, serves as a centerpiece, anchoring the home with timeless craftsmanship. The setting is equally compelling. A pristine, swimmable spring-fed pond invites peaceful afternoons and reflects the surrounding mountain landscape, creating a private retreat-like atmosphere. The property is accessed by a DOT-approved bridge, accommodating oil and propane deliveries with ease--an important and valuable feature for year-round living. This is a truly special offering where history, craftsmanship, and nature converge--ideal for those seeking a one-of-a-kind Catskills escape or full-time residence steeped in charm and character.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-04-20T13:43:01Z
Major Change Type: New Listing
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-04-20

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Book Information

Liber/Book: 7376
Page: 258
Section: 45.1

Room Types

Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room Level: First
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Other Room Level: First
Bedroom: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Other Room: Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

911 Address: 269 WATSON HOLLOW RD,W SHOKAN NY
Township: Olive
School District: Onteora Central School District
Elementary School: Bennett 4-6
General Tax: 5993
School Tax: 8517
Tax Annual Amount: 14510
Tax Year: 2026
Assessors Full Market Value: 1175000
Tax Assessed Value: 1175000
Tax Legal Description: 514000.045.001-0001-042.100/0000
Parcel Number: 400004500100010421000000
Tax Lot: 42.100
Tax Block: Yes
Tax Exemptions YN: No
Zoning: 03
Directions: Route 28 W. left-hand turn onto 28A over the bridge. Continue on and take a right onto Watson Hollow Road property is on the left sign on.

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Electric Oven: Yes
Electric Range: Yes
Freezer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Architectural Style

Arts & Crafts: Yes

Basement

Full: Yes
Unfinished: Yes

Construction Materials

Vinyl Siding: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service: Yes
Generator: Yes

Fencing

Back Yard: Yes
Fenced: Yes

Fireplace Features

Living Room: Yes
Propane: Yes

Flooring

Ceramic Tile: Yes
Hardwood: Yes
Stone: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Oil: Yes

Interior Features

3 Seasons Room: Yes
Beamed Ceilings: Yes
Bookcases: Yes
Built-in Features: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
Granite Counters: Yes

Laundry Features

In Bathroom: Yes
Main Level: Yes

Lot Features

Back Yard: Yes
Front Yard: Yes
Landscaped: Yes
Native Plants: Yes
Pond on Lot: Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s): Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Enclosed: Yes
Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes

Plumbing

Mixed: Yes

Roof

Asbestos Shingle: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Structure Type

House: Yes

View

Creek/Stream: Yes
Garden: Yes
Mountain(s): Yes
Pond: Yes

Water Source

Well: Yes

Documents Available

Survey: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks	Dimensions
Other Room	First	13.00	20.00	Bluestone porch	13 x 20
Living Room	First	17.00	27.00		17 x 27
Kitchen	First	10.00	22.00		10 x 22
Dining Room	First	12.00	14.00		12 x 14
Primary Bedroom	Second	16.00	19.00		16 x 19
Bedroom	Second	9.00	10.00		9 x 10
Bedroom	Second	10.00	15.00		10 x 15
Bedroom	Second	13.00	9.00		13 x 9

Listing Courtesy of Howard Hanna Rand Realty

Listing Agent: Jeanne Boice

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.