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ABOUT CATSKILL FARMS
"Like a big hug." "A sanctuary." "Shelter from the storm." "Even my mom approves." Just some of the feedback we've heard from our homeowners over the years.
I left NYC after 9/11 and fortunately discovered Sullivan County in 2001. The first job I landed in Sullivan County was fixing up the barns on the property of Alexis Rockman, the painter. I finished that job only with the help of some young Polish men who I picked up hitch-hiking who were spending the summer in the area.
From there we began designing and building farmhouses, and now we dabble in a wide palette of early American architecture including Barns, Craftsmans, Cottages, and even American Modern.
Truthfully, we have saved many families from the "this old house" renovation daydream, saving many a savings account and even some relationships. As far as I am concerned what could be worse than a dream gone wrong? In all seriousness these disastrous country transition stories just don't happen with a Catskill Farms new old house.
My goal is to create a house that echoes the past. Using a delicate mixture of salvaged and new materials, I have been providing a brand new 100 year old house. While we capture the charm, beauty and character of the early 1900's, we eliminate all the hassles and maintenance related to an old house.
A Sullivan County country home is a great idea. It's a fresh start, a good investment and most importantly, a fantastic way of life.
Charles Petersheim
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