31 Bendlin Ln Howells, NY 10932

Situated on its own road in the sought after Minisink Valley School District, this 3 edroom, 2 full bath Cape Cod home sits on almost an acre of fllat, professionally landscaped land, offers over 2000 square foot of finished living space plus additional versatile areas designed for both everyday comfort and entertaining with family and friends. Buyers searching for a home with an open concept layout will love and appreciate the spacious living and family rooms complete with cathedral ceilings, red maple flooring and high custom arched windows that will make conversation flow seaminglessly between the kitchen and the living room areas. Picture yourself in the Four Season room area relaxing with friends, playing games, enjoying a cocktail, or just watching nature unfold. Or on a chilly night, sitting around the propane stove and solving all the world problems. Or go outside and ice skate on the pond with some hot chocolate in hand! (Road and pond is maintained by the Town of Wallkill). The quaint kitchen area also opens up to these areas allowing the bridge of entertaining guests while preparing meals. The homes layout includes three spacious bedrooms. The primary bedroom and primary bathroom can be found on the first floor. Another recently renovated bathroom (2025) can also be found on this floor. In 2003, when the addition was added onto the home, new "Shaker" vinyl siding was added, as well as shingles and new windows. All new Bluestone concrete steps were added in August of 2024. Life is easy with Leaf Filter which was installed in 2021. Water softener is owned. New septic installed in 2020 and a new above ground oil tank was installed in 2025. Conveniently located just 70 minutes from New York City and close to I-84, Route 17, and 17M, the New York Thruway, nearby Metro-North Railroad Stations, shopping (Middletown Galleria), walking trails, restaurants, wineries, apple and pumpkin picking, and so much more! Buyers looking for a practical choice for commuting to and from NYC, with Metro North, buses and other trains, will find this home a practical choice for accessibility in Orange County. Come and take a look! You will want to stay! Schedule your appointment today!