3776 E Handsome Brook Rd, Franklin, NY 13775

If you think off grid means roughing it, on offer is a home that will change your view. This lovingly crafted solar-powered, three bedroom, one bath home is on a quiet country road just a few miles from the Catskills' favorite historic arts village. Though it is fully independent, this solid log home is just as comfortable and easy to live in as any connected home. But with a super easy-to-use solar system, just three switches and you can kiss your electric bills goodbye.  There's a generous, lofted living area with a wood stove that can heat the entire home. Supplemental propane unit keeps the house warm when the woodstove isn't needed. The kitchen is fitted with custom cherry cabinets topped by gleaming walnut countertops. The adjacent dining area is big enough to handle the biggest family gatherings. Downstairs is a master bedroom with electric heat and the full bath, while the hickory and oak stairway leads to two additional bedrooms and a gallery that overlooks the living area. The home was built to enjoy the sound and sight of the East Handsome Brook, but high enough to guarantee flooding is never a worry. 29 wooded acres crosses the brook and goes up the hill behind for hiking, hunting, or picnics.  Neighboring 30 acre parcel is also available and for sale separately.