Back when the tanneries of the area were going full steam, supplying Union soldiers with leather goods during the Civil War, the owner of one of the tanneries built this lovely house. Over the years the downstairs spaces have been opened up, enhancing the light from the wonderful large windows and French doors, and creating a comfortable flow from area to area. When entering the house via the covered side porch, one steps into a large room (19x12) with two sets of exterior French doors, currently used as the dining room. Adding a sense of warmth and a rustic feel, lovely honey-colored floors and exposed rafters continue through the entire downstairs. That space flows into an open kitchen area, and then turns in an "L" shape into the comfortable living room with wood stove. There is a full bathroom with tub/shower off the kitchen. A door off the far side of the living room opens to the foyer and staircase, and off that, to a large family room (23x14), which has five tall windows, and a glass door to the rear patio. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms, one of which has a door to the master bedroom as well as the hall, and could be a handy nursery, dressing room or office. There is also a full bathroom (shower). There is a generous utility room/laundry room just off the dining room, toward the rear of the house. Out back is a delightful patio, complete with vine-covered arbor, popular with local hummingbirds. And stretching deep behind the house is a lush, level lawn, that runs to the base of the hill of pine trees. Two sculptures on the property are included in the sale. The Tannery House is in the sought-after Tri-Valley School District and enjoys attractive Neversink Township taxes.