63 Acre Ulster County Property to Hit Auction Block

(EMAILWIRE.COM, November 27, 2006 ) Gardiner, NY – The beautifully landscaped 63-acre estate of Robert L. Lacouette will be sold at auction on December 9, according to Robert A. Doyle of Absolute Auctions and Realty, Inc.Founder of New York Communications Company, Inc., Robert Lacouette divided his time between building his business for over 45 years and building his homestead in Ulster County. Located near the famed Shawangunk Ridge, this unrivaled family compound features two homes and outbuildings rarely available at any price. Over 60 acres of private, manicured, park-like land creates an enchanting compound that includes several small ponds and lakes. Dense vegetation intersperses with large open lawn spaces, and numerous vantage points are available to view the surrounding hillsides. The main home is a 2-story contemporary farmhouse with 3,000 plus square feet, featuring a gamble roof design and attached two-car garage. The main level is comprised of an open dining room, large kitchen and formal dining room. A spiral staircase leads to a private loft area containing the master suite. The lower level features two semi-apartment setups with lower-level entry. The indoor 15-foot by 40-foot pool resides under a two-story multi-windowed atrium. A carpeted indoor patio has ample room for all types of entertaining. In addition, the home has an attached wrap-around outdoor deck. A second, large, guest or caretaker home is also included.The property also includes an RV site complete with all hookups, and a guest cottage containing a pot-belly-stove alcove and finished interior. There are two open machine sheds of saltbox design. The first shed provides covered shelter for daily vehicles and lawn-care machinery. The second shed contains several bays capable of housing additional vehicles, tractors or recreational items.The personal property will include professional-grade lawn mowers and property maintenance equipment, tractors, a dump truck and Dodge pick-up, plus all home furnishings and a rare antique tractor collection. All personal property will be offered to the highest bidder, regardless of price.The property will be open for preview on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 12:12pm. The auction is set for 4:14pm on Saturday, Dec. 9. For more information, visit absoluteauctionrealy.com or call (800) 243-0061. About The Shawangunk RidgeThe Shawangunk Ridge (also known as the Shawangunk Mountains, or The Gunks) is a ridge of mountains in Ulster County, Sullivan County and Orange County in the state of New York, extending from the northernmost point of New Jersey to the Catskill Mountains.The ridgetop, which widens considerably at its northern end, has many public and private protected areas and is not heavily populated. While in the past it was chiefly noted for huckleberry picking, and the fires set to create favorable conditions for further growth, today it has become known for its outdoor recreation, most notably as one of the major rock climbing areas of North America, with some 50,000 technical climbers visiting the area each year. The Shawangunks contain Mohonk Preserve, Minnewaska State Park Preserve and Sam's Point Preserve with more than 100 miles of hiking trails and several climbing areas. There are also many waterfalls in the Shawangunk region, like VerKeerderkill falls and Awosting Falls. About Ulster CountyUlster County is a county located in the state of New York. It sits in the state's Mid-Hudson Region of the Hudson Valley. As of 2000, the population is 177,749. It is the northernmost county and largest county (by land area) in the New York Metropolitan Area. The county seat is Kingston. The county is named for Ulster, then an earldom of the Duke of York (later James II).The magnificent Catskill Mountains rise softly above the scenic Hudson River. Ulster County is a unique place - a year-round vacation center alive with entertainment, adventure, culture and history.In warmer seasons visitors and residents alike enjoy boating or sailing the majestic Hudson River. biking, hiking, camping, hang-gliding or rock climbing in the Shawangunk or Catskill Mountains; fishing in the many trout streams and lakes or golfing in scenic wonder. Ulster County hosts many fairs and festivals along with farm stands and orchards. As the weather cools Ulster County comes alive with glorious fall foliage, and when the snow falls, skiing, snow boarding, ice-skating and even ice climbing are available for adventure seekers!Visitors to Ulster County can experience a vast and colorful history: the oldest street in America (with original stone houses), or a stroll through Kingston, the first capital of New York. Museums and antique shops feature artisans of the past while the many art centers, galleries, performing art centers, pottery shops and art festivals showcase modern artists.Published by ASMarketingCenter.com a division of http://www.auctionservices.com and the http://www.nationalauctionlist.comContact Information:Robert A. DoyleAbsolute Auction & Realty, Inc.45 South Ave.Pleasant Valley, NY 12569Phone: 800-243-0061info@absoluteauctionrealty.com###

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