540 Sal Bren Road, Meredith, NY 13753 (MLS# 20262928)
$1,300,000
Meredith, NY 13753
MLS# 20262928
3 beds | 3 baths | 1908 sqft
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Property Description
Tucked away at the end of a quiet town-maintained road in Meredith, this extraordinary Catskills retreat begins with a gated entrance and sweeping driveway that leads to a stunning private ten-acre lake entirely contained within the property boundaries. Encompassing 141 acres of pristine countryside, this cedar contemporary home offers unmatched privacy, serenity, and natural beauty in a truly one-of-a-kind setting. The picturesque landscape blends open lawns, a tranquil lake, protected forest, and a beautifully designed Japanese-inspired rock garden perched along the lake's edge, creating a peaceful setting for reflection and relaxation. A lakeside dock provides easy access to the water for kayaking, fishing, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Many trails wind throughout the property, offering endless opportunities for hiking, exploring, and year-round outdoor recreation. Home to abundant wildlife, the property is a haven for nature lovers, where deer, birds, and other native species are regularly seen throughout the grounds. Thoughtfully custom-designed, the home features traditional Japanese-inspired elements and a warm, inviting atmosphere. The living room offers a wonderful sense of scale and comfort, complete with lake views and a wood-burning stove. An open-concept layout flows seamlessly from the beamed-ceiling dining area to the kitchen, where expansive windows frame tranquil views of the water. The spacious primary suite serves as a private sanctuary featuring vaulted ceilings, a skylight, a jacuzzi bath, and calming lake views. Rich oak flooring, Shoji sliding doors, and carefully crafted architectural details throughout add timeless character and understated elegance. Rarely does a property combine this level of privacy, acreage, waterfront, wildlife, and distinctive design. A truly remarkable Catskills offering unlike any other.
Details
Contract Information
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Owner Name: Jim & Lisa Rutan
Occupant Type: Owner
Occupant Name: *** NEW LISTING ***
Lease Considered YN: No
Current Price: $1,300,000
Original List Price: 1300000
List Price: $1,300,000
Status: Active
Listing Contract Date: 2026-06-03
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Location, Tax, and Legal
911 Address: 540 Sal Bren Road
Township: Meredith
Zip Code +4: 1439
School District: Delhi Central School
General Tax: 3769
School Tax: 3391
Tax Annual Amount: 7160
Assessors Full Market Value: 435844
Tax Assessed Value: 251700
Tax Legal Description: single family
Parcel Number: 64.-1-6.1
Tax Lot: 64.-1
Tax Block: 6.1
Tax Exemptions YN: No
Zoning: n/a
Directions: From Delhi take State Hwy 10 2 mi; left on Elk Creek. Go 4.9 miles and right on Irish Hill for 1.5 mi., left on Sal-Bren (keep right) to gate of 1 Sal Bren.
General Property Information
Bathrooms Half: 0
Above Grade Finished Area: 1908
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1428
Lot Size Acres: 141.44
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: No
Sign On Property YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Wood Stove YN: Yes
List Price/SqFt: 681.34
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 3
Living Area: 1908
Year Built: 1993
Remarks and Miscellaneous
Public Remarks: Tucked away at the end of a quiet town-maintained road in Meredith, this extraordinary Catskills retreat begins with a gated entrance and sweeping driveway that leads to a stunning private ten-acre lake entirely contained within the property boundaries. Encompassing 141 acres of pristine countryside, this cedar contemporary home offers unmatched privacy, serenity, and natural beauty in a truly one-of-a-kind setting.
The picturesque landscape blends open lawns, a tranquil lake, protected forest, and a beautifully designed Japanese-inspired rock garden perched along the lake's edge, creating a peaceful setting for reflection and relaxation. A lakeside dock provides easy access to the water for kayaking, fishing, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Many trails wind throughout the property, offering endless opportunities for hiking, exploring, and year-round outdoor recreation. Home to abundant wildlife, the property is a haven for nature lovers, where deer, birds, and other native species are regularly seen throughout the grounds.
Thoughtfully custom-designed, the home features traditional Japanese-inspired elements and a warm, inviting atmosphere. The living room offers a wonderful sense of scale and comfort, complete with lake views and a wood-burning stove. An open-concept layout flows seamlessly from the beamed-ceiling dining area to the kitchen, where expansive windows frame tranquil views of the water.
The spacious primary suite serves as a private sanctuary featuring vaulted ceilings, a skylight, a jacuzzi bath, and calming lake views. Rich oak flooring, Shoji sliding doors, and carefully crafted architectural details throughout add timeless character and understated elegance.
Rarely does a property combine this level of privacy, acreage, waterfront, wildlife, and distinctive design. A truly remarkable Catskills offering unlike any other.
Inclusions: Most furniture
Status Change Information
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-06-03
Major Change Timestamp: 2026-06-03T11:37:23Z
Major Change Type: New Listing
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Electric Range: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Architectural Style
Contemporary: 1
Attic Features
None: 1
Basement
Full: 1
Unfinished: 1
Walk-Out Access: 1
Book Information
Liber/Book: 1515
Page: 94
Section: 1515
Construction Materials
Frame: 1
Wood Siding: 1
Door Features
French Doors: 1
Electric
200+ Amp Service: 1
Exterior Features
Dock: 1
Storage: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Ceramic Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Foundation Details
Concrete Perimeter: 1
Frontage Type
Lakefront: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Oil: 1
Wood Stove: 1
Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings: 1
Breakfast Bar: 1
Soaking Tub: 1
Laundry Features
In Basement: 1
Levels
One and One Half: 1
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Lot Features
Irregular Lot: 1
Lake on Lot: 1
Open Lot: 1
Private: 1
Secluded: 1
Wooded: 1
Other Structures
Shed(s): 1
Parking Features
Gravel: 1
Patio And Porch Features
Deck: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Road Frontage Type
County Road: 1
Town: 1
Road Surface Type
Dirt: 1
Gravel: 1
Roof
Asphalt: 1
Security Features
Security Gate: 1
See Remarks: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Showing Considerations
Remote Location: 1
Special Listing Conditions
Deed Restrictions: 1
Standard: 1
Structure Type
House: 1
Utilities
Electricity Connected: 1
Sewer Connected: 1
Water Connected: 1
View
Forest: 1
Lake: 1
Mountain(s): 1
Panoramic: 1
Water Source
Well: 1
Wood Stove Features
Wood Stoves Total: 1
Showing Requirements
24 Hour Notice: 1
Listing Agent Must Accompany: 1
No Sign: 1
See Remarks: 1
Showing Information
Showing Advance Notice: 24
Location Tax and Legal
Street Number: 540
Street Name: Sal Bren
Street Suffix: Road
County: Delaware
State: NY
Zip Code: 13753
Town (Taxable): Meredith
Property Features
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer
Architectural Style: Contemporary
Attic Features: None
Basement: Full; Unfinished; Walk-Out Access
Construction Materials: Frame; Wood Siding
Door Features: French Doors
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Exterior Features: Dock; Storage
Flooring: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Wood
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Frontage Type: Lakefront
Heating: Forced Air; Oil; Wood Stove
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings; Breakfast Bar; Soaking Tub
Laundry Features: In Basement
Levels: One and One Half
Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional
Lot Features: Irregular Lot; Lake on Lot; Open Lot; Private; Secluded; Wooded
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Parking Features: Gravel
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Road Frontage Type: County Road; Town
Road Surface Type: Dirt; Gravel
Roof: Asphalt
Security Features: Security Gate; See Remarks
Sewer: Septic Tank
Showing Considerations: Remote Location
Special Listing Conditions: Deed Restrictions; Standard
Structure Type: House
Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected
View: Forest; Lake; Mountain(s); Panoramic
Water Source: Well
Showing Requirements: 24 Hour Notice; Listing Agent Must Accompany; No Sign; See Remarks
Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Timberland Pro
Listing Agent: Jeffrey Ashton
