278 Gibson Hill Road, Chester, NY 10918

$749,000

AMAZING PROPERTY -- offers something for everyone! Gorgeously restored 3,977 square foot colonial farmhouse on 5.1 private acres, and with a pool, 5 bay carport, a 38x40 garage (with it's own entrance from road -- can rent out for income), and so much more! . . . Located in the… Read More Warwick Valley School District (and just a half mile to the Warwick town line). Just minutes to all downtown Warwick has to offer, while the eclectic hamlet of Sugar Loaf is literally just around the corner . . . Enter house from classic country porch (which features tin roof), and note the attention to detail, the beautiful hardwood floors, and the rustic feel. Main floor includes living room with wood burning fireplace, formal dining room, recently updated powder room, walk-through kitchen with induction/convection range, warming, salad & freezer drawers and a separate pantry, and into a fantastic family room encased in windows. Upstairs includes all four bedrooms -- the primary bedroom features oversized windows and faux beams, along with a primary bathroom with jetted tub. Other upstairs bathroom with walk-in shower recently updated. Finished walkout basement (928 SF) includes pellet stove. Patio off family room includes hot tub (which wraps around to front of house), walk down to majestic pool area (18x33 half above/half below with custom decking) -- all perfect for entertaining & staycations! Pool area includes screened-in porch. Two outbuildings -- a shed off the pool area (which includes extra power for mig welders and other handyman tools), and a huge 38x40 garage one level down with its own driveway entrance off the road, which is complete with its own boiler (oil heat) & electric meter, 12 feet overhead door, water, loft space, and huge gravel driveway area for big trucks. Perfect for a home-based business, or rent it out! Incredibly efficient home, Peerless boiler, FULL house generator, Tesla solar, two new oil tanks (insulated). Property features 2 streams and a natural pond, plus a conservation easement behind it (so no building ever). Gorgeous & lush landscaping throughout the property. The current owners have taken meticulous care of this great property -- and it shows from the moment you pull in the driveway! Sale includes HOME WARRANTY for one year. Fabulous commuter location, and also close to terrific hiking, skiing, watersports, entertainment, breweries, wineries, orchards, farmers markets, Warwick's annual AppleFest event, and so much more! Must see to fully appreciate all the upgrades & details! Read Less

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty, 845-928-8000.

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Days Online

Last Updated

Jun 17, 2025

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

3,977

Year Built

1988

MLS Number

872269

30 Days Snapshot Of 10918

$711k

+22%

(avg) sold price

-27%

homes sold

107

-18%

(avg) days on market

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Appliances & Equipment

Description: "Convection Oven", "Dishwasher", "Dryer", "Microwave", "Oven", "Refrigerator", "Tankless Water Heater", "Washer", "Indirect Water Heater"

Basement

Description: "Finished", "Walk-Out Access"

Building

Area: 3977, Architecture: "Colonial", "Farmhouse", Building Area: 3977, Construction Materials: "Frame", Levels: "Three Or More", Year Built: 1988

Cooling

Details: "Ductless"

Fence

Description: "Front Yard"

Fireplaces

Total Fireplaces: 1

Floors

Flooring: "Hardwood"

Garage

Garage Spaces: 6

Heating

Heating: "Baseboard", "Oil"

Lot

Features: "Back Yard", "Landscaped", "Near Public Transit", "Near School", "Near Shops", "Private", "Rolling Slope", "See Remarks", "Views", Acres: 5.1

Parking

Carport Spaces: 5

Pool

Private Pool

Utilities

Sewer: "Septic Tank", Water Source: "Well", Utilities: "Trash Collection Public"

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