You may visualize farm houses or old stone homes when you think about real estate in Ulster County, NY, and you wouldn't be far off the mark. However among the more traditional mountain retreats for sale, there are also stunning contemporaries, decked out in modern luxury. Upstate living doesn't necessarily mean roughing it at the farm, as the following homes clearly demonstrate. For those that love modern architecture, we're excited to bring you 9 Super-Modern Homes (and a few bonus homes) in the Hudson Valley real estate market Location: New Paltz, NY A listing like this is EXTREMELY RARE. This is an almost new construction in an elevated private village, overlooking seasonal views of the Wallkill River and Shawangunk ridge below. This contemporary village tree house was designed for privacy, comfort, and relaxed easy living. While it's a technical 2 bedroom home, it does have a very large office room with a closet that makes it a fully functioning 3 bedroom, 3 full bath home. It's currently split into two equally impressive, large primary suites each with spacious knockout magazine-worthy ensuite bathrooms, nearly 20' ceilings, and private balconies. We're talking bedrooms with their own living rooms that can function as self contained mini apartments. One of the two suites could easily be carved into two rooms creating a workable 4 bedroom plan if desired. Some of the finer finishes include 3 spa like bathrooms each with German thermocouple rain showers, thermostatic controls, oversized dark metallic tile and floating console sinks. The kitchen comes equipped with modern maple cabinetry, soapstone counters and black stainless appliances. The open concept living/dining area offers a top of the line high efficiency fireplace/wood stove and accordian sliding door wall that opens up to the deck bringing the outside in. Hue outdoor lighting, pet/child safe fencing, and the 8 person hot tub make entertaining easy and fun. Location: Stone Ridge, NY This home can immerse you in nature, while also acting as a protective shell you can inhabit, accommodating both spaces of gathering and spaces of privacy. This privately sited Stone Ridge contemporary is built to high standards of construction and energy efficiency. The wood and steel sided and metal roofed home is enveloped by triple glaze Rieder casement windows and French doors in generously proportioned rooms. Upon entering the space, the open plan and framed views create a dialogue with the landscape. The stunning great room with high ceilings provides for an elegant living and dining experience, opening to the pool site - an add on option offered by the builder. There's an open chef's kitchen featuring an 8 burner Viking propane range, a double oven, a Thermador French door fridge/freezer, a Bosch dishwasher and a wine cooler in an oversized quartz island. Location: Mount Tremper, NY This property is sited to experience maximum privacy and pastoral, peaceful views of the amazing Catskills countryside. This home inspires relaxation, entertainment and wellness. Here you'll enjoy the cozy living room with its fireplace and a floor to second story subtle & chic silvery black painted hearth. Atop the house is an airy from which to view the clouds, mountains, sunrises and sunsets - complete with its own wet bar. Importantly, there are the four glorious bedrooms, three with doors opening out to the deck and ensuite bathrooms. There are in fact two large decks - one in the front and one at the rear of the home, enabling sunshine and outdoor living all day long. Privately located in the extensive lower level of the home is the totally blacked out screening and music room, with extra space for lounging. And here too is a large room housing the sunny home gym and a full bathroom. This is a smart house, complete with alarm, thermostats, motion lights, and garage - all of which are able to be controlled remotely. Location: Gardner, NY This new construction will be built under the revered cliffs of the Shawangunk mountains in Gardiner, NY. Adam Kushner's latest project is to be sculpted through the landscape of ravines and rock formations to capture the incredible vistas of the nearby ridge. This creation is cradled by the forest on one side and spreads its wings toward the pond and climbing walls beyond. This home features 3 floors above grade and a walk out basement, the design offers 4 full bedrooms, including lower guest quarters, 3 baths, powder room and 2 full kitchens. The house will also have two exterior recreational spaces: the roof deck, which will serve as an observatory and the ground floor patio, which will include a 40-foot pool leading to a tucked in jacuzzi located in the garage/lounge area. There will be two balconies: off of the top floor living room space and the Master Bedroom space. Location: New Paltz, NY This newly constructed Lindal Cedar home is situated on 18.3 acres with an additional 7.2 acre BOH approved lot. This modern Energy Star home features a Life Breath System and Polished Concrete floors with radiant heat throughout. The kitchen is built for entertaining with a large wrapping island, custom range hood and Monogram LP Range. Your family and guests will enjoy seating around the island while gazing at the fireplace and spectacular seasonal mountaintop views through the Multi-Slide Sliding Glass Door. The home is set up to accommodate a 50KW generator on demand with transfer switch in place. It's a great location, with unmatched proximity to the village of New Paltz, Mohonk Preserve, Minnewaska State Park and numerous restaurants and farm stands. Location: Saugerties, NY Find absolute tranquility at this estate-like retreat nestled at the base of the Catskill Mountains. Set on a rise in the middle of 14.5 acres of native wildflower fields, approach this amazing home on your private quarter mile driveway ending at an elegant entry cul-de-sac framed by exquisite stacked bluestone walls. Every room in this majestic, newly-built three bedroom home commands panoramic views of mountains, sunsets and wildflower meadows. The house radiates comfort & luxury, with amenities including a professional wine cellar; dedicated massage room; radiant floors; spa features; and bedrooms with private balconies & Toto washlet commodes. The primary bedroom features a soaking tub, sauna, gas fireplace and wet bar with fridge. The gourmet kitchen features Italian cabinetry and countertops, an oversized Wolf range, Miele dishwasher and wine cooler. There are two interior fireplaces, a covered dining terrace, and a 600 square foot bluestone terrace with fire pit. You'll stay comfortable all winter with radiant floors powered by a high -efficiency combi-boiler, and cool all summer with the Mitsubishi heat pump systems. Location: Accord, NY This new Construction has bright rooms, sleek lines, amazing views and custom finishes Set on 5 acres, this 3 bed, 2.5 bath contemporary home has an awe inspiring panoramic roof deck and open concept ground floor living space - almost complete and ready for you to move in. Central air cools the home and radiant white oak floors run throughout. The Bosch/Thermador appliances will make this a cook's paradise. Entertain in the dining room or warm up to the 3 sided gas fireplace in the combined living room. With views from every window one will never tire of the ever changing landscape. Ascend the floating white oak stairs to the sleeping level with 2 bright ample sized guest bedrooms which share a gorgeous full bath located in the common area. The generous owner suite with walk-in closet and spa bath featuring a luxury soaking tub with views, glass shower and double vanity. Keep going up to the 3rd level and out onto your own 800 sqf observation deck. Location: Kerhonkson, NYThis brand new construction is not one you want to miss Craftsmanship and attention to detail are seen throughout the 2 levels of sleek modern architecture. The warmth of the mahogany underlay adds depth and dimension to the cool black cedar siding and metal roof. 16 foot ceilings with floor to ceiling windows create an abundance of natural light. Curl up next to the contemporary wood-burning stove or walk out the double 8 foot sliders to the expansive 40 foot deck. Wide-plank oak floors grace the open concept living/dining area. A large island kitchen makes entertaining easy with quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, built in wine fridge and walk in pantry. The massive master bedroom has its own double 8 foot doors leading to the deck along with a beautiful live-edge barn door that takes you to the spacious built-in closet. From here you can access the master bathroom with shower, soaking tub and smart toilet/bidet (toilet seat warmer, motion activated & self-cleaning). Downstairs boasts polished concrete floors (all radiant heat), family room, full bathroom, 3rd bedroom and washer/dryer utility room. A substantial back deck opens to a welcoming fire-pit that you can enjoy through out the seasons & the cleared back yard offers plenty of room for a pool. Location: Hunter, NY Modern. Mountain. Luxury. Three floors of sleek, modern comfort with incredible views of Hunter Mountain. Here's your once-in-a-lifetime chance to enjoy a unique, artistic, newly constructed, owner-designed home AND the mountain lifestyle you've been dreaming of. No "builder-special", every element of this escape was carefully chosen by the owner to contribute to its style and livability - the results are stunning; industrial accents meld seamlessly with artistic touches that complement the awesome Catskill Mountain scenery at the windows, creating a warm and energizing environment. The breezy layout, with its 14 ft ceilings, offers 3,072 sqft of living space. Enter on the mid-level and drop your things on the lovely live-edge bench in the foyer or in one of the 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 of which have balconies where you can look out for friends on Hunter Mountain's slopes. Upstairs, you'll find
