move to ellenville? (Poughkeepsie, Middletown, Milton: renting, house, buyer)

[april5601]

My husband and I are looking to purchase out first home. We are both originally from the town of Poughkeepsie. We don't have many bad things to say about the area except for the current high housing costs. We are currently renting in Milton, NY and love the privacy of the area. We have looked at a few homes in the ellenville area. Brand new construction half the price of Dutchess County! I am a stay at home mom and my husband travels the area for work....from middletown to kingston. So, we wouldn't be looking for work. I love the views and privacy of the homes in Ellenville but am not sure about the town. Is it safe for my kids?? How are the schools??? My daughter does well in school and we do alot of reviewing at home. It seems like a nice area and my family is only an hour away.
Help! Is there anything I need to know before making the move?

[gold dust]

I personally find Ellenville to be creepy!!!!!!

[april5601]

the house we found is on a back road, very private on Weiser Rd. Any info on the area?

[Barber_kid]

Personally, I would never choose Ellenville, there is nothing there. You're family would be bored to death. There are plenty of cheaper areas around like Pine Bush perhaps (town of Crawford).

[april5601]

thanks for the info....still looking so no decisions made yet

[OCNYISHOME]

Originally Posted by april5601

My husband and I are looking to purchase out first home. We are both originally from the town of Poughkeepsie. We don't have many bad things to say about the area except for the current high housing costs. We are currently renting in Milton, NY and love the privacy of the area. We have looked at a few homes in the ellenville area. Brand new construction half the price of Dutchess County! I am a stay at home mom and my husband travels the area for work....from middletown to kingston. So, we wouldn't be looking for work. I love the views and privacy of the homes in Ellenville but am not sure about the town. Is it safe for my kids?? How are the schools??? My daughter does well in school and we do alot of reviewing at home. It seems like a nice area and my family is only an hour away.
Help! Is there anything I need to know before making the move?

The jewel of Ellenville is the countryside, views, privacy, mountain ridges all combining to offer value for any buyer. Homes are much more reasonable then this side of the mountain [for ex Pine Bush] with many folks like yourselves drawn by the blatant value. I have friends w/ children in the E'ville schools who moved from PB and their children thrived. Suggest you visit the system to see if it suits your children's needs. My cousins husband and her own a horse farm in the ridge w/ stunning views and absolutely love their location. Many artists live in the hills with a thriving cultural community and community events. Short of things to do? PB and Middletown are short drives...........Where else could you buy an 1800 sq ft chalet, 3 bdrms, 2.3 acres w/ privacy and fabulous views just minutes from services in the $230's..............

[april5601]

thank you. it is nice to hear some positive about the area. Like I said, we are not in a rush. We love the area we are in now (marlboro) but are just looking at some options. It just seems like a whole lot more for the money up there.