the clove house in elka park- there are places in the catskills where the journey is every bit as beautiful as the destination. 1958 platte clove road is one of them. set on just over two acres in elka park, this four-bedroom, three-bath mountain retreat sits amid one of the catskills′ most dramatic landscapes__where winding mountain roads climb past waterfalls, deep forest and rocky cloves, and miles of celebrated hiking trails are just moments away. inside, the house is designed for relaxed four-season living. a woodstove sets the tone after a day on the mountain, while the lower-level recreation space__with ping-pong and pop-a-shot__offers plenty of room for gathering and play. an attached one-car garage adds everyday practicality. out back, a generous deck looks toward the surrounding mountains and creates the perfect perch for morning coffee, summer dinners and long autumn afternoons. a swim spa adds another layer of four-season enjoyment-equally inviting for a refreshing summer dip or a warm soak after a day of hiking or sking. a separate adu adds another layer of possibility__ideal as a studio, office, creative retreat or additional flexible space. close to platte clove preserve, plattekill falls, huckleberry point and some of the catskills′ most extraordinary hiking, 1958 platte clove road is more than a mountain house. it′s a front-row seat to the catskills
