18 Sylvan Road | Putnam Valley
Peaceful Living, Endless Possibilities\n\nWelcome to this beautifully maintained legal two-family home in the desirable Lake Peekskill community of Putnam Valley, New York, where peaceful surroundings, flexible living, and everyday convenience come together. Located within the highly regarded Putnam Valley School District, this unique property offers the perfect opportunity for homeowners seeking multi-generational living, supplemental rental income, or simply the flexibility to adapt as life changes.\n\nFrom the moment you arrive, a welcoming composite deck invites you to slow down and enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds you. Inside, the home is filled with warmth and character, highlighted by a formal dining room featuring a stunning wood-accented ceiling that flows effortlessly into the updated eat-in kitchen with refreshed cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar seating, tile flooring, and a bright breakfast nook. Large windows throughout the home fill every room with natural light while framing picturesque views of the thoughtfully landscaped gardens and the lake beyond.\n\nThe inviting living room offers one of the home's most charming spaces, where a beautiful bay window creates the perfect reading nook overlooking the water. The main level also features a spacious primary suite with a beautifully renovated ensuite bath, additional bedrooms, and another full bathroom.\n\nThe walkout lower level offers exceptional flexibility with its own private entrance, living room, kitchen, bedroom, renovated full bath, and direct access to a brand-new deck overlooking the backyard and junior lake views. Whether you're searching for a legal income-producing apartment, space for extended family, guest accommodations, or a private home office, this level offers endless possibilities.\n\nOutside, the property truly shines. Thoughtfully designed perennial gardens, mature landscaping, peaceful outdoor living spaces, and seasonal lake views create a private retreat that feels worlds away from the everyday. Wildlife, colorful blooms, and the changing seasons provide an ever-changing backdrop that makes this home feel special year-round.\n\nRecent improvements include a brand-new deck, new septic tank, removal of the underground oil tank, energy-efficient ductless air conditioning on both levels, and a heat pump integrated into the home's HVAC system for enhanced comfort and efficiency.\n\nLife in Lake Peekskill offers more than just a beautiful home. Residents enjoy lake rights with swimming, fishing, kayaking, and non-motorized boating, along with sandy beaches, a community center, playground, and year-round neighborhood events. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate being just minutes from Clarence Fahnestock State Park and the Appalachian Trail, offering miles of hiking, biking, and recreation throughout the Hudson Valley.\n\nDespite its peaceful setting, this Putnam Valley home is conveniently located near Metro-North, the Taconic State Parkway, Route 6, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences, providing an easy commute to Westchester County and New York City.\n\nIf you've been searching for a Putnam Valley home with lake views, income potential, legal two-family zoning, beautiful gardens, and the lifestyle that makes the Hudson Valley so desirable, this exceptional Lake Peekskill property is ready to welcome you home. OneKeyMLS 1016393
Directions to property: Oscawana Lake Rd to Hollowbrook Rd, Continue to Hanson St, Right on Avon, Left on Sylvan
