Cascading Ponds on Turkey Hill was the creation of Dr. Franklyn Braemer in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Dr Braemer was a senior executive for many years with Phizer Pharmaceuticals. This property was his beloved country retreat. The bucolic family-style compound is now 60 acres and an ideal setting for contemporary country living. The main residence, an 1870s colonial farmhouse has 3740 finished sf w 4 brs & 2.5 baths. The kitchen wing includes a chef's kitchen w top appliances; a Viking with dbl ovens, Subzero, 2 dishwashers, 2 farm sinks; a sitting area w wood burning fireplace; and breakfast nook. French doors open to bluestone terrace w stone pizza oven & an Arkansas smoker. Light-filled living & dining rooms both feature coffered ceilings; & the warm, welcoming study w fireplace & custom built-ins is ready for quiet moments or work at home. The second floor features a master suite w fireplace, spa-bath w claw-foot soaking tub & dressing area; an additional 3 brs; and hall bath. The lower level has a wine cellar, laundry room, storage & mechanicals. There is a renovated circa 1930, two-story guest house. A converted vintage barn serves as a garage on the main level & additional guest quarters on the upper floor. Generator serves all 3 buildings. The property offers tennis court; heated, gunite pool, pool house, greenhouse, potting shed w kiln, veg garden. All are surrounded by spring-fed stocked ponds & vistas. Less than 2 hours from NYC, close to Rhinebeck, train, TSP