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Located on a 5-acre rocky outcrop, the Mountain Retreat trades in the hustle and bustle of NYC for sweeping views of the Catskill Mountains. This modern prefab is carefully crafted into its unique surroundings and amiably provides an efficient indoor and outdoor space for a full living and entertaining experience. The client, who loves mountain biking and rock climbing, had camped out on the hilltop during the siting of the house to determine the best spot, angle and orientation for his new escape. The resulting home sits partially on concrete stilts and its angular lines, soaring height, and unique blend of warm cedar siding with cool gray concrete panels and glass are displayed to great advantage in the context of its rough mountaintop setting.