About 69 Canopus Hill Road
Tucked into a secluded, wooded setting in Putnam Valley, this spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers approximately 3,000 square feet of open, light-filled living space with distinctive chalet-style architecture and a touch of mid-century modern character. Set well back from the road, the property provides exceptional privacy while remaining convenient to Metro-North, nearby villages, outdoor recreation, cultural destinations, shops, and restaurants.
A dramatic two-story wall of glass is the architectural centerpiece, filling the main living area with natural light and framing peaceful views of the surrounding trees. Vaulted ceilings, exposed wood beams, warm finishes, and expansive windows enhance the open and airy atmosphere. The living room features a fireplace and flows into the formal dining area and kitchen, creating an easy layout for everyday living and entertaining.
Since 2024, the current owners have completed several significant improvements. The kitchen has been updated with refreshed with select new appliances and finishes while retaining the warmth of the wood ceiling and exposed beams. Luxury Brazilian Cherry wood flooring has been installed in the main living areas along with Tiger wood in the bedrooms creating a cohesive look throughout the living spaces, bedrooms, and lower level. The renovated main bathroom features a double vanity, updated fixtures, a glass-enclosed shower, separate soaking tub, and a large window overlooking the wooded landscape.
The flexible floor plan provides room for both gathering and privacy. Additional rooms can accommodate bedrooms, guest space, home offices, or creative studios. The lower-level gathering room includes a wood-burning stove, creating an inviting space for movie nights, recreation, hobbies, or relaxed evenings at home. Multiple doors connect the interior to the surrounding decks and outdoor spaces, allowing the home to work equally well as a full-time residence or weekend retreat.
Step outside to the inground pool area and spend summer days enjoying the sun in the secluded backyard. The expansive deck with a new hottub offers space for outdoor dining, entertaining, grilling, or simply taking in the wooded surroundings. Mature trees and established landscaping create a private setting, while the property backs up to hiking trails and is surrounded by nature.
The large driveway can accommodate approximately eight vehicles in addition to the attached garage, providing ample parking for residents and guests. Additional features include generous storage areas, a dedicated laundry room, multiple outdoor living areas, fireplaces, and abundant natural light.
Outdoor recreation is close at hand, with Fahnestock State Park, Canopus Lake, and the Appalachian Trail just minutes away. Hiking, swimming, paddling, fishing, and seasonal recreation are easily accessible, making the property an ideal base for exploring the Hudson Highlands.
The area’s cultural calendar is equally compelling. Hudson Valley Shakespeare’s Samuel H. Scripps Theater Center in Garrison, Magazzino Italian Art, and the farmers market at Boscobel are all within easy reach. A short drive north leads to Dia Beacon and the newly opened Mirbeau Inn & Spa, along with Beacon’s galleries, restaurants, shops, and waterfront attractions. Cold Spring and Garrison offer additional dining, shopping, historic sites, and access to the Hudson River.
Garrison station on the Metro-North Hudson Line is approximately 12 minutes away, providing convenient rail service to New York City. Whether envisioned as a full-time residence, weekend escape, or gathering place for family and friends, this updated Putnam Valley home offers privacy, architectural character, generous living space, an inground pool, and easy access to the best of the Hudson Valley.
