You’d never know this charcoal-hued wood bungalow at 289 Tunnel Hill Road, surrounded by patios and wildflowers, was once a school. Asking $480,000, the 1875 schoolhouse in a corner of upstate New York that straddles the Hudson Valley and the Berkshires has been converted into a charming two-bedroom, two-bath country cottage on a half-acre of flower beds, chicken coops, and spaces for outdoor living that include an outdoor kitchen, a three-season porch, and a separate detached, air-conditioned office.

In the main space, high ceilings make the home’s 1,200 square feet of living space feel both spacious and cozy. Rustic wood beams and wood floors add warmth, as does a modern gas fireplace with an elegant stone surround.

A brick tile floor frames a lovely renovated kitchen with high-end app

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