A long winding driveway leads down into a wide clearing, dominated by a striking black A-frame. The architecture is dramatic: a steep, sharp-edged roofline fronted by a lush swath of level lawn and a large pond extending to the treeline.

The mudroom features great-looking herringbone brick underfoot, forgiving of muddy boots, wet coats and wet dogs, and houses the heat pump washer/dryer combo. A wide hall provides a gracious welcome, with 3 pretty bedrooms along the rear wall. Turning into the Great Room, the full impact of the “A” creates an exciting space within the open plan. A lounge at the front, with three windows and sliding glass doors, lures you to settle in by the toasty pellet stove or gaze out at the bluestone patio and the pond beyond, its dock a perfectly sited focal point down the broad lawn.

The sleek galley kitchen has black cabinetry, butcher block counters and a farmhouse sink, with a dining table that seats a crowd. Next door, the living room has built-in recesses, a reading nook and a picture window on the natural surroundings, plus a pull-down screen ready for a projector.

Rounding out the ground floor: an updated full bath with tiled shower and matte black fixtures, and a sizable mechanicals room with valuable storage.

The entire second floor belongs to the primary suite. Substantial windows create a bright, attractive bedroom, while the full bath features double sinks, an elegant soaking tub and a tiled shower. The loft looks down over the great room and is an ideal home office.

Outside, the lawn is large enough for games, a picnic or a long, lazy afternoon, with a stone fire pit and Adirondack chairs at its center. The owners have relished swimming out to the float. After dark, the magic of a Catskills evening under the stars is just the beginning of the satisfying Upstate lifestyle that comes with the A-Frame.

Under 15 minutes away is The Bashakill: the largest freshwater wetland in southeastern New York, with trails and paddling access, and Bashakill Vineyards for wine and good eats.