Tucked behind a white picket fence in Hobart, the celebrated “Book Village of the Catskills,” 286 Maple Avenue is an enchanting historic cottage that feels more like a storybook retreat than an ordinary home. The property is currently offered for $275,000 and is listed as an active single-family residence.
Although county records list the structure as built in 1910, the current listing describes the cottage as originally dating to the 1840s, with a comprehensive renovation down to the studs completed in 2002.
286 Maple Ave, Hobart, New York — $275,000
1 bedroom • 2 baths • 945 sq. ft. • Originally built in the 1840s • 0.50 acres • Cottage
The vaulted kitchen is a showpiece, combining a Wolf four-burner gas range, Plain & Fancy cabinetry, Sub-Zero refrigeration, marble countertops, Ann Sacks slate flooring, and a custom cement island.
In the living room, exposed ceiling beams and custom shutters preserve the cottage’s old-house atmosphere, while the beautifully finished bathrooms feature Kallista fixtures and Ann Sacks tile.
Upstairs, the cozy primary suite includes custom built-ins, a private half bath, TV nook, and an additional sleeping alcove tucked beneath the eaves—making excellent use of the cottage’s compact footprint.
Outside, a covered side porch with a custom Dutch door, flower-filled gardens, mature greenery, and the white picket fence create an almost cinematic arrival.
Then comes The Little Cottage, an 18-by-12-foot detached summer cottage with electricity and Wi-Fi that could serve as an art studio, writing retreat, home office, entertaining space, or seasonal guest room.
For a buyer seeking a distinctive Catskills escape rather than simply more square footage, 286 Maple Avenue offers something increasingly rare: a lovingly reimagined historic cottage where thoughtful design, authentic character, gardens, and Hobart’s bookish small-town atmosphere come together in one wonderfully intimate retreat.
Catherine Quintard 347-834-6634
Catherine Quintard 347-834-6634
Listed by: Compass Greater NY, LLC 838-877-8283, Catherine Quintard 347-834-6634