Upstate House Fall 2013

Fall 2013

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Features

Departments

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in the garden: THE COUPLE THAT WEEDS TOGETHER

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letter from the editor

By Karin Ursula Edmonson, Photos by Franz Edlinger

In admiration of creativity and self-reliance.

Mel and Peg Bellar applied their city know-how to their Andes garden and cabin.

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A kitchen designed with vintage elements can integrate the best of many times.

THE ESTATE ECLECTIC: A Kingston Landmark

By Jennifer Farley, Photos by Deborah DeGraffenreid

Tom Pfeffer’s historic house is a perfect home for his many quirky collections.

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ONE-MAN PL AYHOUSE: An Actor’s Cabin Evolves

By Jay Blotcher, Photos by Matt Petricone

An actor transforms his tiny cabin and in the process is transformed himself. They’re both living larger.

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Work Bench: WHEN TO RENOVATE

By Erik Ofgang, Illustrations by Kaitlin Van Pelt

Advice for knowing when and what renovations will add value to your home, and which are just for you.

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By Violet Snow, Photos By Roy Gumpel

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Local chairs, tumblers, coasters, and photos. What to read, where to go, and what to plant now.

14 MUSINGS: A few (hundred) Favorite things

Jay Blotcher shares the ins-and-outs of his long-term relationship to collecting.

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COMMUNIT Y spotlight: MILLBROOK

A village with a comfortable history of horses and estates sustains it rural charm.

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COMMUNIT Y spotlight: STONE RIDGE

The sophisticated Ulster County hamlet attracts new residents with its historic feel.

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BACK PORCH

Nina Shengold reviews the lush new book Love Where You Live: At Home in the Country.

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EDITOR’ S N OTE

The Creative Home

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o watch someone buy a property and leap into the project with both feet, making it truly their own, is to know admiration. That kind of energy and independence is unusual. The stories we’ve gathered for this issue are about house-truelove, affairs of a lifetime. Each home reflects the owner’s vision, taste, and abilities—these are creative homes. While we’ll be showcasing many professionally designed and built homes in future issues, these pages are about the inventive and self-reliant homeowner.

In a time when we’re used to hiring experts and following trends and fashions, it’s unusual for us to rely on our own wherewithal and sensibility enough to make the considerable investment necessary to actually build a house solo, or to design and construct an ambitious garden. Self-reliance is a character trait that was more common in the past. Just think of the intrepid European settlers of our continent who cleared land, built houses by hand, birthed, raised, schooled, and doctored children without a village, and did whatever else was necessary. What in our time is similar in scope?

We are living in an age of specialization, urbanization, and industrialization. It takes misfits and geniuses to keep the self-reliant gene from going completely extinct. Self-reliance experiences a revival from time-to-time, often in social movements like the homesteaders of the ’60s. Lately the sensibility pops up in the hands of preppers, DIYers, makers, and modern farmers.

Each house profile in this issue is about people who trusted themselves to transform their property, relying on their own vision and abilities. And over time, they allowed their vision to develop and change, yet stay coherent. The owners used their property to engage in a conversation with themselves, a conversation that now we too can enjoy and learn from.

These are the lifers, the ones who’ve been at it for decades, those for whom a full expression of life is completely entwined with their property. These are the people whose extra time and money is already allocated to the next deck or window, or toward adding to a carefully tended collection.

While it’s possible to separate “living” from a “house”—indeed most of us do—a few of us marry the two, and the house itself becomes our life.

By contrast, there are people who love beautiful homes and wish for one—so much so that they buy and furnish something to look like a home, but it’s neither made from personal history nor predilections and passions; it has no DNA. It’s more like a mirage—a fashionable dream, or an accretion of objects bought to imitate another person’s taste, such as an admired designer, or Martha Stewart, or the Design Within Reach catalog buyers.

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EDITORIAL Editor Amara Projansky amara@upstatehouse.com Art Director Jason Cring jcring@upstatehouse.com ASSIGNING Editor Susan Barnett sbarnett@chronogram.com Books editor Nina Shengold books@chronogram.com

Detail of Laurie Osmond’s kitchen, story page 28

While it’s possible to separate “living” from a “house,” a few of us marry the two, and the house itself becomes our life.

Whatever kind of homeowner you are, I wish to offer you this: You can’t go wrong. If you decide to let your house become a more honest reflection of you, if you choose to go out on that limb, it will be a worthy adventure. When you choose objects that appeal to you, objects that interest you; when you choose something that needs fixing or improving and you actually invest your effort and time making it a better version of itself; or when you select items that remind you of something important—whether or not you know what it is—you are choosing from your self, and in that is an inbuilt coherence.

There is an idea in the Chinese philosophy of feng shui, that every object in our surroundings has an effect on us. Like most complex ideas, it can be understood in more than one way. The most common application is something like the superstitioussounding injunction to hang a mirror over the cash register for good luck.

A more interesting approach is to realize that each object we live with affects us every time we interact with it. For example, in my home there is a sticky cabinet door to fight with every morning in order to reach the toothpaste—its effect is to increase frustration levels a little, just as the day is beginning. By contrast, every time I fill my bathtub I admire its classic lines and clean white enamel; I appreciate how deep and generous it seems, and whenever I see it—which is every time I go in my bathroom—I’m reminded that I have the opportunity to relax there soon.

In choosing which objects to live with, I choose what I want to remember and how I want to feel. I can curate my own experience—there’s the Noguchi table that inspires me, yes! There’s the crooked wooden ladder I found after looking for so long, yes! There’s the drawing I received from a child with generosity in her eyes, wow!

In the act of choosing, we learn who we are, and thereby become who we are. That’s self-expression.

That’s creativity, and it’s also self-reliance.

Your neighbor,

Amara Projansky

proofreader Barbara Ross contributors Jay Blotcher, David Morris Cunningham, Deborah Degraffenreid, Karin Ursula Edmonson, Jennifer Farley, Roy Gumpel, Kandy Jo Harris, Eric Ofgang, Matt Petricone, Violet Snow, Emily Sylvester, Kaitlin Van Pelt PUBLISHING FOUNDERS & publisherS Jason Stern & Amara Projansky EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Brian K. Mahoney chairman David Dell Upstate House is a project of Luminary Publishing.

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Teensy cabins, fixer-uppers, abandoned churches, lake-front cabins, dilapidated Victorians—all under $100,000.

DIARY OF A TRANSPLANT We share personal tales from ex-urbanites now living the bucolic country life.

TOWN OF THE WEEK We know you want to get to know every upstate town, village, and hamlet possible.

UPSTATER DESTINATIONS What to do? Where to go? Cicadas, flea markets, gay tourism, food fests, UFOs, historic houses, and so much more.

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Green Investment Pushing Paper Wishbone Letterpress. For Danielle Bliss, getting laid off from her job at CBS was the best thing that ever happened to her—it got her back into printmaking. She first studied printmaking techniques while earning a degree at the School of Visual Arts in New York. She and husband Joe Venditti, another art school grad, now run Wishbone Letterpress from their studio at the T-Shirt Factory in Kingston. Their line of hand-printed cards is sold through local retailers and their Etsy store. The cards run the gamut from elegantly unique to witty and irreverent (“Happy Birthday—Death has never been closer!”). Wishbone also creates excellent hand printed coasters, and the best party crowns you’ve ever seen. They’ve done a custom card for the youth-style tastemaker Urban Outfitters (“You’re Rad as Fuck”), a thank-you note for cultural power couple Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer, and they can design a custom card for you, too. The coasters, which come in sets of six, make a great hostess gift if you can bring yourself to give them away.

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Van Engelen + John Scheepers + White Flower Farm.

Your financial adviser told you about the power of compounding interest, right? Well, your garden adviser is here to remind you that, if you plant bulbs in the fall, you will have flowers in the spring. And further, if you add to your collection every year, particularly if you plant naturalizing varieties, they will multiply. And your garden adviser knows a little something about money, too—you can save when you buy a lot at once. Van Engelen sells wholesale bulbs to the public by catalog or online from their farm in Bantam, CT, just over the border in Litchfield County. If you can’t handle planting in increments of 50 or 100, you can order from their sister company, John Scheepers, which has been importing a huge variety of top-quality Dutch bulbs since 1905. The northwest corner of Connecticut is truly a bulb-lover’s promised land. The White Flower Farm store in nearby Morris, CT, also sells high-quality bulbs that are fresh and plump and haven’t been drying out like the leftovers in a floor display.

The farm’s five acres of display gardens are remarkably beautiful at any time of the year, and the staff gives advice.

Let yourself be seduced.

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In Bookstores

by Nina Shengold

Private Gardens of the Hudson Valley JANE GARMEY, PHOTOGRAPHS BY JOHN M. HALL,

Monacelli Press, 2013

The team behind 2010’s Private Gardens of Connecticut heads west to the wilder terrain of the Hudson Valley. Garmey notes that while English gardeners “have” gardens, Americans “make” gardens. That active verb reverberates as she details the creation of 26 distinctive private worlds, including Richard Jenrette’s stunning reinvention of Gore Vidal’s Edgewater estate and food writer Amy Goldman’s 220-acre vegetable empire. Hall’s sumptuous largeformat photos seem to evoke the most beautiful season and time of day; one features an antlered buck posing pondside like landed gentry.

Catskill Resorts: Lost Architecture of Paradise ROSS PADLUCK, Schiffer, 2013

The Catskills had two resort booms: Victorian-era “mountain houses” and the swank Borscht Belt hotels of the ’50s and ’60s. Mixing period postcards, stunning duotone photos, and architectural floor plans with splashes of period color (turquoise, buff, avocado), Padluck evokes vanished eras. Form met function: The Concord’s sinuous “hanging staircase” let mink-draped guests make a grand entrance; the Fallsview’s red-on-red Harlequin Lounge, the Nevele’s luxe Stardust Room, and Grossinger’s Pink Elephant Lounge showcased a who’s who of crooners. “Mad Men” fans and mid century modern collectors will drool.

Bottoms Up TK Home And Garden. In her 1930 essay on good typography “The Crystal Goblet,” Beatrice Warde argued that the modernist sensibility must ask not “ ‘How should it look?’ but ‘What must it do?’ ” These refined glasses from William Yeoward, available at TK Home and Garden in Hudson, will make your bar look good, making you simultaneously a modernist and not a modernist. Tessy Keller’s store also refuses to be defined by an era. Her inventory of eclectic furnishings includes vintage and antique pieces, reproductions, and modern-inspired objects. Her elegant taste in furnishings is complemented by her husband Jay Neuschatz’s passion for art and architecture, which gave life to the upstairs gallery. Find statuary, urns, and outdoor pieces in the back garden.

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Goodbye To All That: Writers On Loving and Leaving New York EDITED BY SARI BOTTON,

Seal Press, 2013

Yes, there is life after Zabar’s. Rosendale resident Botton named this feisty, multifaceted anthology after Joan Didion’s classic 1968 essay, soliciting contributions from an articulate flash mob of recovering ex-New Yorkers such as Cheryl Strayed, Ann Hood, and Dabi Shapiro. Hudson Valley transplants include Botton, Valerie Eagle, Maggie Estep, Dana Kinstler, Janet Steen, Eva Tenuto, and the mordant Rebecca Wolff (“I must punish New York for its lameness by my desertion”). By turns wistful and caustic, nostalgic and heartbreaking, it’s the perfect book to read on a northbound train out of Grand Central Station.

Lens Crafter Elizaville. When photographers take the time to notice, their images amplify and bring an intimacy

to that which we usually overlook. Elizabeth Bryant takes that time, and her images show botanica in a new light. Photography has been a lifelong pursuit for Bryant. A 30-year resident of the region, she began shooting the Catskills as a child and later studied film photography at Smith College. She now documents her love of the natural world near her home by the Hudson River. Shooting digitally, she sometimes enhances her images with encaustics (a wax-based medium) and words. Her dreamy and evocative images are available as prints at an extremely reasonable price. Frame them as you like and they’ll complement any intimate space in your home.

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FALL EVENTS

T W O S E A TER

Through September

Hudson River Valley Ramble

Various locations Appreciate the region’s emerging fall foliage with over 170 events that allow you to take it all in as you walk, hike, cycle, or stroll through towns from Saratoga County to parts of New York City. For example, take a self-guided bike tour of Fishkill and Beacon and stop off at up to 25 sites, like the Van Wyck Homestead Museum, or head to Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site in Hudson and fly a complimentary kite. hudsonrivervalleyramble.com September 21

Hudson Rising

Here by Design Hundred Mile Home. Exactly 100 miles up the Thruway from their Chelsea apartment, Josh Ingmire and his wife Kristina Albaugh stopped to open a high-end furniture and design showroom—the aptly named Hundred Mile Home in Rhinebeck. They planned to work remotely with the clientele of New York–based designers and architects they’d cultivated over years, and have been pleasantly surprised by the warm welcome they’ve received locally.

Here you can find high European style without heading south to city showrooms. They carry lines from MOOI, Areaware, Carl Hansen & Son, Bocci, and more. The chair pictured is from Established and Sons, designed by Jasper Morrison.

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Ossining Local business, tourism, and community—this grassroots organization wants to see the Hudson Valley thrive. As part of their effort to support green jobs and a consciousness about the region’s natural resources, they’ve been sailing down the Hudson River all summer on their fleet of heritage ships, making stops at Kingston, Beacon, and Yonkers. Now they’ll make their final sojourn in Ossining. Go for a sail on their boats and enjoy onboard tastings courtesy of local farms and eateries while learning about the future of our cities with lectures, films, and interactive exhibits. 11am-6pm. hudsonrising.com September 29

24th Annual International Wine Showcase and Auction The Grandview, Poughkeepsie Get a taste of global terroir as you sample wines from around the world, including those from the Hudson Valley’s own backyard, like Millbrook Vineyards. Enjoy your vino inside or al fresco as you listen to the jazzy rock sounds of Grammy-nominated singer Lindsay Webster and friends. Later, bid on items like bottles of fine wine, Yankees tickets, and original artwork at a silent auction.

Proceeds benefit Greystone Programs, an agency that brings expressive arts to individuals of all ages and disabilities. 1pm-6pm. greystoneprograms.org October 2-6

Woodstock Film Festival Various locations Maybe you like your movies independent, just like you. Boasting short films, narratives, documentaries, and full-length films, this cinematic celebration hosts over 125 screenings, panels, and concerts, bringing filmmakers and audiences together. Every year, the festival attracts industry celebrities like Kevin Bacon, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Uma Thurman, with some films going on to garner Academy Awards. woodstockfilmfestival.com October 4-6

Hudson Valley Arts Festival Dutchess County Fairgrounds You don’t have to travel far to see diverse artistic offerings from across the country—just head over to Rhinebeck. More than 100 artists will showcase everything from handcrafted jewelry to fine leather and photography. Let your own creative juices flow with interactive music and art projects, DIY crafts, and demonstrations.

10am-6pm. artrider.com photo by Ilenia Martini

October 19

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he taxonomic difference between a collector and a hoarder is exact. The distinction stems from the pedigree of items. If you’re stockpiling Swarovski crystal, no matter how irrationally, you are a sophisticated collector. However, that attic full of rubber gaskets brands you as reality TV fodder.

Growing up in Randolph, Massachusetts, I feverishly collected totems of my childhood. (Having few friends was the motivation; stuff filled the void.) It began with Matchbox cars, Cracker Jack prizes, wheat pennies, Superballs, Bazooka Joe comics, baseball coins from Junket pudding, cereal box prizes, and CocaCola bottle caps depicting historic figures. My collection grew to encompass 800 comic books, Boston Globe magazines, and Weekly Readers. The centerpiece was 40-odd series of bubble gum cards, including Batman, The Partridge Family, The Mod Squad, Rat Patrol, Good Times, Elvis Presley, Get Smart, Hopalong Cassidy, The Flying Nun, the Beatles, Laugh-In, Wacky Packages, Garrison’s Guerillas, The Monkees, Planet of the Apes, The Brady Bunch, Dark Shadows, Man in the Moon, Sugar Daddy nature cards (yes, I remember them all), and every conceivable sports card, despite a pronounced allergy to sports.

My treasures were stuffed into lunch boxes and drawers, stacked in the basement playroom, and stored in the garage of our 1954 ranch house. The “spread-out” factor obscured the evidence that I had a growing problem— somewhat. Had I been a more audacious nine-year-old, I would have told my disapproving mom this was not clutter but a collection of pop culture artifacts. Born centuries earlier, I probably would have collected relics: religious items belonging to putative saints, like jagged knucklebones and scraps of brocaded vestment.

The materialistic boy entered teenhood and the collecting continued: Towering stacks of teen magazines—16, 16 Spec, Tiger Beat, Fave!—gave way to Rolling Stone, Creem, Time, Esquire, and Playboy.

As an adolescent grows into fitful manhood, they tell us, childish things are discarded. After my freshman year at Syracuse University, I felt it time to divest myself of most of my gum cards at a Boston memorabilia show.

Long before online auctions, I parted with a small fortune for a pittance. The memory still stings.

The downsizing continued. In 1986, my parents relocated to Florida, and I was summoned to remove my collection from the old homestead.

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Years had passed since I had played among these items, so the purge was relatively painless.

I lugged the remainder—still several boxes’ worth—to New York, where I was renting a dark, one-bedroom apartment in an 1889 Lower East Side tenement. I crammed my time capsule into a hall closet—the only closet— where it sat for years.

In the mid ’90s, it was time to sell off my paper collection, composed mostly of 1960s and ’70s DC, Archie, Harvey, Classics Illustrated, and Gold Key comics, as well as scores of magazines. When I named a fee and the visiting dealer let out a whistle and reached for his wallet, I knew I had undersold myself miserably. I watched with mixed feelings as my childhood was carried away.

I eventually met my future husband, Brook, and moved across town to his West Village apartment. Most of my collection was placed in storage, but the itch persisted. My new beau accepted my collecting, but periodically he would raise an eyebrow as he saw that gleam in my eye. By then, I was moving much of my estate on eBay (records, videos, Playbills), garnering several thousand dollars and freeing up room in our shared studio.

When Brook and I relocated to Ulster County in July 2001, we found a two-bedroom 1948 cottage in High Falls. To my delight, there was ample room for both the collections and us. However, 35 years into my collecting mania, restraint had unexpectedly intervened: My acquisitive habits were now in inverse proportion to the size of my accommodations. My primary compulsion by now was a fledgling collection of vintage postcards from my hometown, which I deemed a safe pursuit. (Little did I know, Randolph had been a popular tourist destination in the 1900s and my postcard set now numbers in excess of 250 different pieces.)

My remaining talismans—I’ve kept the Batman cards, among others—are archived in plastic sleeves and sturdy binders. Brook rolls his eyes when a box of 1940s greeting cards or a stack of 1970s WRKO music surveys arrive in the mail. But now that we live in a two-story, 1912 home (with attic), nooks and crannies abound for secreting my ephemera. I take them out occasionally to savor the memories. Occasionally, my passions wane for certain pieces. I hold yard sales and wave them off.

Don’t worry, I tell Brook; I have this under control.

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illbrook, population 1,500, is truly a place apart. Its vibrant commercial district comprises tree-lined streets of handsome Victorian brick, clapboard, and shingled shops. Surrounding the village are rolling hills dotted with farms and estates, like a mirage from an era before sprawl degraded so much of the American countryside. You can glimpse fenced pastures from the end of the main street and you’ll pass signs for horse crossings, farm-fresh eggs, honey, and raw milk on the way into town. Located in the heart of Dutchess County, Millbrook is situated 90 miles north of Manhattan and 12 miles west of the Connecticut border, the village is home to a pleasant variety of shops and restaurants.

Millbrook draws a substantial weekend population from New York, and serves as permanent home to many affluent residents who enjoy its low-key lifestyle. A social symbiosis has developed over the last 150 years between wealthy estate owners and middle-class townspeople. Millbrook’s culture and surroundings still support an equestrian lifestyle, and boast such institutions as the Millbrook Hunt and the Millbrook Golf & Tennis Club. Pastimes include polo matches, or at Orvis Sandanona, clay-shooting.

Above: Millbrook’s many shops and restaurants comprise a walkable and picturesque village. Opposite: The vineyards at Millbrook Winery are especially beautiful when grapes ripen.

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A Village of Timeless Charm

By Lynn Woods | Photos by Roy Gumpel

Local Love Millbrook has many residents with ties to the area that go back several generations. H. George Whalen III, owner of a real estate firm and the third generation of Whalens to be president of the local bank, grew up in Millbrook when it was still surrounded by dairy farms, and he cares passionately that the village preserves its traditional ambience. For example, after an independently owned drug store closed last year, Whalen worked hard to recruit another independent pharmacist to Millbrook so residents wouldn’t have to drive to Pleasant Valley for the nearest chain pharmacy.

The village offers many independent businesses: there’s a 1950s-era diner where you can get a cheap cup of coffee and a plate of fries; there is also a Stewart’s Shop, camouflaged behind a green hedge. Even the gas station is charming, located in a gable-roofed building resembling a hobbit’s house. Millbrook has retained a decades-old hardware store, and Marona’s Market, the local family-owned grocery store, is supplemented in the warm-weather months by a farmer’s market every Saturday.

Variety Is The spice The beauty and slow pace of the village encourage strolling on foot. Franklin Avenue, the main drag, is anchored at one end by a hilly, pine-shaded park with a children’s playground, and a village green gives the town a New England feel. Millbrook’s streets, sidewalks, and back alleys were laid out in an apple orchard after the railroad arrived in 1870.

Tight zoning laws and the protection of thousands of acres of farmland by the Dutchess County Conservancy have preserved the countryside from strip development. “One of the beautiful qualities of the area is that the commercial aspect is confined to the village,” Whalen says.

Free concerts are held in the village’s band shell, and an assortment of restaurants also draw well. A few miles outside the village, the Millbrook Winery, a popular destination, offers tastings.

The Millbrook School, one of the village’s largest private employers, is the only high school in the country to host an accredited zoo on its grounds. With 180 animals—including 11 endangered species—the zoo attracts over 30,000 visitors a year and is open every day from nine to five. The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is one of the world’s leading environmental science research centers and hosts a program of lectures and interactive events. The Innisfree Garden combines Modernist ideas with Chinese and Japanese garden design principles on its 185 acres.

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lster County is brimming with quiet hamlets nestled along tree-lined, winding roads. Stone Ridge is one such hamlet, a place where history meets nature. Its landscape is riddled with stunning old homes and bucolic farmland, and those who live there cherish its beauty and willingly pay the price.

Stone Ridge is in the Town of Marbletown about 10 minutes southwest of Kingston. Busy Route 209 is also the hamlet’s Main Street, which can make for slow going during weekday rush hours. But that gives drivers the opportunity to enjoy the town center, which is a designated historic district. Main Street is home to the Wynkoop House, built in 1772 and now a bed-and-breakfast and events venue, and the popular Stone Ridge Public Library, a charming stone building recently awarded state money to help complete renovations and stabilization work. With great restaurants and cafés, an arts center, a farm stand, health center, and a shopping plaza with a grocery store, all your basic needs can be met right in town.

Stone Ridge is also situated along the O&W Rail Trail, a massive network of planned public trails.

Above: Built in 1757 as a home, the Inn at Stone RIdge is one of the many stone houses in the village. Opposite: Stone Ridge Orchard sells eco-certified apples, berries, and stone fruits.

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Rural Sophistication

By Kandy Harris | Photos by David Morris Cunningham

A Community feel Molly Parker-Myers says it took her a while to adjust to life as a full-time resident. “I didn’t have that magical feeling many people claim to have had when they first reached this area,” she explains.

“It’s taken me the full five years we’ve been here to adjust to how isolating it can be living in Stone Ridge.” There’s no denying life in pastoral Stone Ridge is a big change from her previous life in Brooklyn. There are things she still misses about her old life, such as “sidewalks, and the random socialization living in an urban neighborhood provides. But as we’ve gotten more involved in the Stone Ridge community, the connections we’ve made have ensured that wherever we go we see dear friends and have great conversations.” Her two daughters attend High Meadow School, a private school in the hamlet. “It’s a progressive school that nurtures children’s minds, bodies, and souls,” she says. “And it’s a wonderful source of community for our family.”

Aside from High Meadows and a few private nursery schools and day-care centers, the other option for residents is the public school system. Rondout Valley Central School District includes Marbletown Elementary School, which recently merged with Rosendale Elementary; sand Kerhonkson Elementary School. GreatSchools.com gives all of the Rondout schools solid ratings.

Facts and figuring Laurel Sweeney, president of the Ulster County Board of Realtors, says homes are selling for about 10 percent higher than last year, on par with the rest of the county. While inventory in Stone Ridge was low six months ago, Sweeney notes that it’s improving. “We’ve got a number of very nice homes that are in the $350,000 range.” Sweeney cautions buyers to act soon if they’re looking to buy, since super-low interest rates are now history and rates are creeping up.

There’s no conversation about the real estate market in Ulster County without addressing taxes.

“The tax rate per thousand in Marbletown is about $26,” Sweeney explains. “We are at 100 percent market value. If you buy a house at $350,000, that’s what your house is assessed at.”

Higher taxes notwithstanding, Stone Ridge has plenty of historic charm. And, as ParkerMyers points out, it also provides great access to some of the most beautiful outdoor recreation opportunities in Ulster County, such as Mohonk Preserve and Minnewaska State Park, which are located in nearby New Paltz. “It’s a sanctuary for artists, writers, and others who treasure privacy,” she says, “yet with easy access to everything.”

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his garden is not about being a flower garden,” says Mel Bellar from the porch of the Andes log cabin he shares with his wife, Peg. “It is about being in the garden—even from the porch.”

Like in a dream, this interconnectedness of cabin and garden, of hard and soft, of structure and living things is so fused that the boundaries become soft and gauzy, flowing fluidly from one space to the next. Profusions of houseplants indoors give way to assorted porch groupings of potted, jewel-hued coleus and lush canna lilies and a trellised trumpet vine for the hummingbirds. In the garden proper, plumes of miscanthus grow; a giant fieldstone boulder retaining wall materializes through drapings of Virginia creeper and rivulets of green sedums; and pollarded catalpas with enormous heart-shaped leaves frame whiskey barrels of burgundy castor bean, orange Profusion zinnia, and lime-green Margarita sweet potato vines. A rail fence intertwined with grape and akebia vines provides a softly muted barrier to the distant panorama of the eastern Catskill peaks.

“It is about being in the garden—even from the porch.”

When the Bellars first met, Mel was living in a partially subterranean apartment. “We couldn’t even keep a houseplant alive in that apartment,” says Mel. The couple soon relocated to an apartment with a roof space large enough for a garden. This outdoor space offered solace from demanding careers—Mel as an IT specialist and Peg as the director of special events for a non profit organization. In order to successfully navigate the extreme climate demands of urban rooftop gardening, the couple completed several landscape design classes at the New York Botanical Gardens and volunteered at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Their experience creating beauty and tranquility in harsh urban environs prepared them for tackling a rural landscape.

When they bought their cabin in the fall of 2001, it was nothing more than a bulldozed landscape with a house and a magnificent view east toward the Catskill Mountains. “The hill went straight down and the driveway went straight up,” remembers Peg. Despite demands for immediate structural and interior renovations, the couple found time to remove lots of white lattice and gravel walkways, dig the first beds by hand, and sow sunflower seeds for a “great near-focus addition to the view.”

They started landscape work in earnest two years later. After building a fieldstone-boulder retaining wall to create level space in front of the cabin,

Opposite (top to bottom): There is a glorious view east toward the central Catskills; Mel and Peg Bellar enjoy their edible garden. Above: The Bellar’s log cabin nestles into the garden proper and the surrounding Catskill landscape.

they installed structures and paths—all by hand. They constructed arbors for vines and climbers, and “we had to have a full rail fence,” says Mel. A permeable perimeter, the rail fence provides structural support for plants. The main paths are bluestone pea gravel, while the secondary ones are wood chip.

Manageable beds, designed with gardeners in mind, are intimate, lush, and easily weedable. The pondette, a small water feature installed in a raised stone wall, marks the center of the garden. Three native junipers—formal spirals from the old rooftop garden—root the conifer garden credited to Peg. “I didn’t want to be depressed in the winter,” she recalls. “I wanted to see evergreens when driving up to the house, to feel good every time we arrived.”

Dotting the perimeter, various mature shrubs contribute solidity amid supple perennials. Enormous cream panicle flowers of Hydrangea paniculata bestow luxurious buoyancy, while purple smokebush contributes breezy vertical accents. Some shrubs, like Harry Lauder’s Walking Stick, have inherently arresting structural form; others require the eye and hand of a skilled gardener to coax their beauty. Over the years, Mel has pruned a French lilac to expose a complex interior structure; what is often a burley bush when unpruned is, in the Bellars’ garden, a contemplative study in architectural branching.

Once the initial form and shape of a garden exists, time and natural processes conspire to create the details—the unique spaces that invite pause and wonder. In their Catskills travels, the Bellars found several round

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Numerous houseplants and rustic furniture create a nearly seamless transition from outdoors to indoors. bluestone pavers that they set at the bottom of the stairs. A wide variety of thymes, low sedums, mosses, and mints have softened the edges of the pathways. Donkey’s tail euphorbia, though initially difficult to establish, has self-seeded throughout the garden, creating naturalistic, unfussy flourishes.

Mel admits he is “always rearranging the garden to make it better.” He’s changed the garden six times since 2003. A heating system installed in the pondette creates a warm subzone within the garden, allowing Japanese blood grass to thrive, an unexpected and lovely sight in a high-peaks garden. A trio of bronze cranes at the pool—a wedding gift from Peg’s aunt—creates a moment of deep peace, a charming personal detail within the grander garden scheme.

The garden peaks in autumn. Grass plumes turn pink, and Amsonia hubrichtii and Sedum kamtschaticum redden and create painterly burgundy swaths throughout garden beds and alongside pathways. As the leaves on the Hydrangea paniculatas fade, the white flower panicles subdue to a dusty rose while, simultaneously, the voluptuous white blooms of Annabelle hydrangea

Opposite (clockwise from top): Late summer goldenrod and purple liatris separate the cabin from the edible garden; The view of the garden proper from the covered front porch; Mel Bellar models a handmade garden bench; A pool with hardy nymphaea, Japanese bloodgrass, and donkey’s tail euphorbia. Above: Rich colors, sun, and plentiful potted plants bring warmth to the living room.

seem to exhale to papery, delicate orbs. Perennial seed heads appear and sea oats glow gold in the waning autumn sunlight.

The Bellars’ garden envelops, towers over, and often literally touches visitors. Several large zebra and porcupine grasses provide dramatic height and capture the nature of the wind, abundant in the higher Catskill elevations.

Other outsize plants—New York ironweed and cup plant—generate a magical garden sense. Peg insisted from the outset that ornamental grasses be included for year-round vertical and spatial interest as grasses often last throughout winter, until wet spring snows finally collapse the browned fronds into defeated heaps. Vines add a rambling, sprawling, twisting element to arbors, trellises, and the full-rail fence. When in leaf, vines soften garden structures; in winter, their brown, serpentine quality provides intrigue and romance, especially when frosted with snow.

Mel traded his corporate keyboard for a trowel and wheelbarrow. He now owns and operates his own business, Zone 4 Landscapes. To be able to offer their customers zone-hardy beautiful plants, the Bellars created an experimental bed outside the garden proper to rehabilitate clients’ castoffs and to test new plants—mostly native. Because natives are “of the place,” once established they are better able to withstand seasonal fluctuations of drought, heat, cold, or wet, thereby reducing garden maintenance and plant losses. Indigenous plants also

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Above: Front porch still life of canna, colocasia, and a cozy chair.

Left: Peg Bellar relaxes under the trellised trumpet vine.

provide food sources for native insect and animal populations, helping to maintain a healthy ecosystem.

“Since nearly all of the walls are clapboard and natural wood, the color in everything else is important,” says Mel. Numerous houseplants and rustic furniture create a nearly seamless transition from outdoors to indoors. The hand-peeled bark of the indoor walls lends the rustic frontier feel of the porch to interior rooms.

Houseplant foliage affords vivid chartreuse, red, and purple hues. Mel crafted much of their furniture using weathered wood and saplings.

Both Bellars favor soft, natural fabrics; the couch and one armchair in the great room are upholstered in faded denim, while supple leather covers the other armchair. Colorful handmade quilts drape over beds and hang on walls. A fair collection of tramp art includes numerous popsicle-stick lamps, while colorful throw rugs, many of them vintage, add whimsy and warmth to the cabin.

Avid cooks, the Bellars used Peg’s recent transition to full-time country living as a spur to create a fenced, edible garden. Peg’s childhood experience tending a World War II-era victory garden with her father encouraged their new adventure: attempting to grow as much food as possible. Reviving their tradition of hand-digging beds and paths, they took up their shovels and, says Peg with a laugh, “in the summer we harvested $3,000 tomatoes.” To complement the new garden, the couple plans for a pergola and seating area for dining al fresco. Peg hints at transforming the spiral garden, a spring profusion of daffodils planted as a labyrinth, and Mel hopes to add a tractor with a backhoe and front loader to his cadre of tools. Both wish to make the driveway more horticulturally interesting and to find a sustainable use for the excess plants they pull up when weeding. Weeding happens nearly every day in season. “It is nearly impossible to walk in the garden and not weed,” sighs Mel. 26

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ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT

MEMORIES, DREAMS, CONFECTIONS Composing the Vintage Kitchen

By Violet Snow | Photos by Roy Gumpel

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he kitchen is haven to our emotions. It’s the place for late-night bites, or where we strive to impress guests. It’s the stage on which daily family drama unfolds, and where reruns of family traditions are played out. The ephemera of the kitchen can evoke powerful associations: an inherited apron, a well-seasoned cast iron pan, a pair of personalized mugs hanging underneath the cabinets, a favorite cereal bowl. Kitchens can be magical, too. In them ingredients are transformed, and the fruits of our gardens multiply our sense of bounty. It’s no wonder children aren’t given toy living rooms to play with, but miniature kitchens. Kitchens provide an outlet for our imaginations.

It’s this special charm that may begin to explain the trend in vintage kitchens, and the desire to transform the space into a time capsule of bygone years. It’s common to see modern kitchens detailed with antique farmhouse decor, the bulky but reliable fixtures of the 1930s and 1940s, or the cheerful posters and canisters of the mid-20th century. According to Bill Schaefer, owner of Rhinebeck Kitchen & Bath, vintage designs allow for the best of both worlds. “It keeps the charm of the home yet gives modern conveniences,

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like drawers that actually work,” says Schaefer. “There’s always a market for cabinetry that looks like it was installed the day the house was built, no matter how old the house is.”

In a historic region like the Hudson Valley, there are plenty of old houses that inspire vintage looks. Allison Keck, a design consultant for Herzog’s in Uptown Kingston, says that people often request the older, traditional styles that match the city’s 18th-century architecture over more contemporary looks.

“We have a company, Tebo, that makes very traditional patterns but can be retro and modern at the same time,” says Keck.

“As long as you keep it all subtle, it manages to work,” says Timothy Dunleavy of Rural Residence, a housewares and antique shop in Hudson. “Vintage textiles and furniture can warm up a modern kitchen and make it seem more lived-in, with a sense of time in the setting, rather than just things that came out of a box.” The items at Rural Residence are made new, often based on oldfashioned designs such as floral embroidery or red plaid weave, but Dunleavy also carries Romanian-made antique hemp placemats, cut from material that

was originally woven for production of grain sacks 50 to 100 years ago. Their natural look is especially pleasing against an antique tabletop. “Most of our stuff is understated,” Dunleavy says, like modern French-made silverware with Lucite handles in bone, black, or taupe, hearkening back to the 1940s.

Dunleavy finds that, of his customers with nostalgic tastes, more are oriented toward “Downton Abbey” than toward “Mad Men.” “Some want to be Donna Reed, some want to be Lord Grantham,” he muses. “Everyone’s equally excited by what they buy.” But according to Bill Schaefer, contemporary styles are experiencing a resurgence, like mid-20th-century-style kitchens that draw on the energy of bright colors. “Adding retro elements to a kitchen can really add a sense of fun,” comments Phoenicia-based interior designer and realtor Faye Storms, who owns Blue Barn Antiques. “I use colorful ’50s dinnerware as wall decor, hand-embroidered linens with whimsical motifs for towels, and boldly colored appliances to liven up a kitchen.” According to Storms, colors to look for include apple green, Chinese red, turquoise, lemon yellow, citrine, teal, and orange. “Accent it all with silver metallics for a great pop,” she says.

ITS NO WONDER THAT CHILDREN AREN’T GIVEN TOY LIVING ROOMS TO PLAY WITH, BUT MINIATURE KITCHENS. Opposite: For Laurie Osmond, renovating the kitchen in her 1860s Woodstock house has been a labor of love. Above (clockwise from top left): Yard sales yielded much of the kitchen decor, including a jar of old kitchen tools; Storage bins appliqued with fruit complement metal canisters; An enamel bowl and cookbook; Maple cupboards newly painted red are all that’s left of the existing kitchen.

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THE EFFECT OF ALL THESE VINTAGE ITEMS IS TO CREATE A KITCHEN THAT RESONATES WITH THE PAST, REAL OR IMAGINED.

Above (top to bottom): A reliable stove from the 1940s is the centerpiece of the room; An enameled metal drop-leaf table stands below a collection of outsider art.

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When it comes to vintage styles, though, it doesn’t have to be a matter of either/or. For Laurie Osmond, a video producer and writer who grew up in an old farmhouse on Long Island, creating a vintage kitchen was a labor of love.

She bought an 1860s house outside of Woodstock and began renovating it in 2001. Osmond kept the historical ambiance of the house, but had a different vision for the kitchen. “I wasn’t going to do some twee late 19th-century kitchen that was unusable,” she says. While trying to avoid a clash of time periods, she felt there was justification for putting a 1940s-style kitchen into a house almost 150 years old—not every item in a kitchen has to come from the same decade. “The built-in kitchen was a post war thing,” she observes.

“People wanted everything new, modern, and uniform. I wanted my kitchen to look lived-in and added on to as styles changed.”

Because her kitchen had to be torn out and rebuilt, Osmond had the opportunity to start from scratch. The centerpiece of the room is the 1940s stove she saw advertised on the street in Woodstock when a building—now the Woodstock Apothecary—was being renovated. She had been living in California, where sets for sitcoms provide plenty of business for shops that refurbish antique appliances. To her dismay, she couldn’t find such a service in the Hudson Valley. “I lived with the stove for about a year without using the oven,” Osmond recalls. “When I turned it on, it would automatically go up to 600 degrees. Finally, through the Old Appliance Club online, I found someone in Troy who fixed it for about $900.” Osmond loves her massive white stove, which she says cooks almost as well as a professional range but cost her much less. “It’s reliable and powerful, and it will probably last another 50 years.” It took nine months of perusing eBay to find a 1949 Venta-Hood range hood that came out of a Texas kitchen. It’s slightly wider than the stove and works just fine.

Because Osmond had a limited budget, she bought her solid pine cabinets from Home Depot. The simple beadboard panel, featuring pairs of vertical grooves, is a style that was popular for Victorian cottages and lends a country farmhouse feel. The cabinets arrived unpainted and without knobs. Because the room gets no direct sunlight, Osmond chose a cheery yellow hue that lightens up the room. After spending hours “angsting over the handles,” she found hexagonal cut-glass knobs online at Van Dyke’s Restorers, which offers an abundance of replica antique hardware and furniture. The only major item salvaged from the original kitchen was a set of maple cupboards that Osmond believes date from the late ’60s or early ’70s. The vinyl floor covering features a pattern from the ’50s that was briefly resurrected by Armstrong a few years ago. The speckles and blotches, blue and brown on a beige background, were designed to camouflage dirt—a practical aim in any era.

Many items in the room came from yard sales, such as sugar and flour canisters that perfectly match the yellow of the cabinets, white storage bins painted with fruit, an enameled metal drop-leaf table with a wooden drawer, and two almost-matching pairs of classic straight-back wooden chairs. Over the table is a collection of brightly colored outsider art, including a painting of a slice of watermelon that picks up the red of the chairs and cupboards. She mixed in a couple of her daughter’s elementary school drawings.

Osmond considered granite countertops, but she felt they would have looked absurd with the vintage furnishings, and she didn’t have the money.

She achieved a more appropriate look with pine shelves, glued in pairs, with a wooden lip added along the edges. “I bought them at Home Depot—not in the kitchen department,” she notes. “I like to look at materials and use them in ways they were not intended for.” By the time Osmond was ready to buy a refrigerator, she could only afford a basic modern model. She selected white, so it wouldn’t stand out. When it’s on its last legs, she might spring for an antique replica. Although they were prohibitively expensive a few years ago, the prices are coming down. A few companies manufacture a ’50s-style fridge with rounded corners that have modern features like an ice maker.

Bill Schaefer notes that long ago, kitchens weren’t a main part of a home— they were located in the basement with big fireplaces for cooking. “With indoor plumbing,” he says, “you could put in a cabinet and a sink with a hand pump, and then add pieces to it.” Though kitchens have evolved considerably since the messy and demanding days of the open hearth and its heat, we’re still attracted to styles of the past. Perhaps the effect of all these vintage items, from stoves to drawer handles, whether going back 60 years or 160, is to create a kitchen that resonates with the past, real or imagined. Preparing and eating a meal in a vintage setting may link us in a sensory way to our younger selves, our memories, or even our ancestors. To evoke a time detached from our immediate lives also offers an opportunity to escape the real world for a little while—about as long as it takes to bake a pie.

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The Estate Eclectic A Collector’s Kingston Landmark

By Jennifer Farley | Photos by Deborah Degraffenreid

“It’s really one big installation. I like finding things at flea markets and putting them together.”

Above: The family room’s rough plaster walls, loose muslin drapes, and crumpled-paper floor lamps amplify the natural light while creating a neutral backdrop for Pfeffer’s beloved collection of yellow ware mixing bowls. Opposite (clockwise from top left): A collection of cameras from the ‘40’s to ‘60’s forms a dark abstract pattern; Pfeffer’s old and odd dolls grace the front hall. A group of heart-shaped stones, found on a vacation in the islands, share a display case with other items.

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bout 23 years ago, Tom Pfeffer, a married father with three young children, set out from Brooklyn on a family house-hunting trip to Kingston, where he discovered an impressive limestone two-story for sale. At the time, the Jacob Ten Broeck House, a landmark with roots in Kingston’s early days, was listed for more than the Pfeffers were willing to pay. The offer he made was rejected, and he considered buying on the other side of the river. Then the house slid into receivership.

Eventually, Pfeffer bought it from the bank, and the purchase was interesting enough to warrant mention in the real estate section of the New York Times.

“Of course I loved the house,” says Pfeffer. “But at the time our first consideration was the children’s schools.

We found out how good Chambers Elementary School in Kingston is—that’s where all the IBM employees sent their kids at the time—so that sealed it. I prefer this side of the river anyway.”

Pfeffer, a successful investor raised in Connecticut, studied art in college and lives by the mantra “Buy low and hold,” which also explains the thinking behind his extensive collection of relics.

“This street [Albany Avenue], with all the big houses but an eclectic feel, really suits me,” he explains. “And of course there’s the easy access to Uptown, the Thruway, and the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge.”

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Above: The dining room table came from an abandoned synagogue basement.

Right: The Pompeii-style fresco walls gracing the central staircase were painted by a friend. Opposite (clockwise from top left): An antique dental cabinet displays a collection of animal skulls and dinosaur eggs; Ten shivs confiscated at an upstate prison in the ‘40’s or ‘50’s; The kitchen is the oldest part of the house.

The Jacob Ten Broeck House, listed in the National Register of Historic Places in Ulster County as built in 1803, probably dates from 1772, claims Pfeffer. The kitchen wing, on the south side of the structure, seems to be part of an earlier structure mostly destroyed when the British burned Kingston in 1777, during the Revolutionary War. It apparently belonged to the son of Jacob Ten Broeck and Elizabeth Wynkoop, famous names in the annals of early New York history.

Jacob Jr. died in 1793 at the age of 69, but he’s apparently not buried in the nearby Sharp Burial Ground. (Also known as the Albany Avenue Cemetery, the site was used during the middle decades of the 19th century after the nearby churchyards became too full.)

Does close proximity to a historic cemetery dampen his property’s appeal?

“That’s just what you get around here; I love Kingston’s rich history, the old Senate House,” Pfeffer says. “Of course, I also collect animal skulls and prison shanks, so some people think my taste is a little warped. A previous owner had everything very conventional—you know, period and exactly the way you expect a stone house to look. My aesthetic is influenced by the work of [artist] Joseph Cornell.”

Ironically, Cornell, known for his boxed assemblages of found objects that weave nostalgia with irrational juxtaposition, appears to be related to the original owner of Pfeffer’s home: Cornell’s mother’s full name is Helen Ten Broeck Storms Cornell. Cornell is considered one of the foremost heralds of installation art, which is how Pfeffer views his residential decor.

“It’s really one big installation. I like finding things at flea markets and putting them together,” says Pfeffer. “My curio cabinet, with the chase lighting, in the living room, is my most direct tribute to Cornell. My mother recently looked at it again carefully, and had fun recalling the toys I had saved from my childhood, which are now presented and cherished in this admittedly unusual way.”

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Above (clockwise from top left): The exterior of the house is formal and balanced.

The standing seam metal roof has proved a very successful update; 1840’s American cherry kitchen table laden with a portion of their honey harvest; The view of the yard from the back patio; The pond was dug in 1994. Opposite: Susan and Pfeffer have been keeping bees for almost 10 years and have five hives.

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most unusual businesses. Some of the dismembered dolls once belonged to Pfeffer’s daughters; one’s a fashion design student, the other studies psychology.

Pfeffer’s son is a painter, and his vast abstract-expressionist canvases bring color to two bedrooms. “I’ve been so proud of the art my children have made for school projects. Sophisticated stuff, using pieces of ‘retired’ dolls. But having a display like this in such a prominent place takes a leap of faith because some people find it really creepy—particularly in a formal house like this. I’m like an aesthetically warped country gentleman.”

Pfeffer’s manse of toys, nests, and tools sits on 10 acres, most of which are in a 100-year-flood zone that has seen deep standing water several times in the past 21 years. During the aftermath of Hurricane Irene in 2010, Pfeffer and his partner of a decade, Susan Hereth, who worked many years for Scenic Hudson, got out their canoes and paddled around the backyard to check out the damage to their outbuildings and vegetable garden.

The Jacob Ten Broeck House was added on to substantially sometime in the 1940s, possibly again later. It now measures 5,000 square feet with four bedrooms and four baths, plus a bluestone patio and a balcony off the new, oversize, master bedroom, which has wonderful light and a terribly romantic view. In a Cornell-like point of contrast, a reinforced emergency tunnel out of the basement was added in the aftermath of the Cuban missile crisis.

Pfeffer and Hereth host a party every summer when the traveling fair sets up camp in Hannaford Plaza; the view of the from the patio of the fireworks display is completely unobstructed. “This house is just wonderful for parties, and I get a kick out of showing people my treasures,” says Pfeffer. “I’m involved with the Art Society of Kingston and Friends of Historic Kingston, so we’ve had events here for both those organizations.”

Good friends bring something delicious to share, and the huge dining table brims with offerings. “I found the dining table in the basement of an old commercial building in Greenwich Village,” says Pfeffer. “The vinyl covering

was falling off, so I just stripped it down to the pine boards, and see, it matches the floors. I don’t recall what I paid for it, but it wasn’t very much. Guests can’t accidentally damage it with wet glasses—it’s already distressed.”

Pfeffer added the man-made pond. In his early years at the house, the family kept a menagerie of farm animals, mostly chickens and sheep. Once, a runaway lamb even made the headlines of the Daily Freeman. These days, except for two well-behaved dogs, there’s nothing domesticated roaming the property in fur or feathers. But there’s an exciting buzz, nevertheless.

“I’m really, really into keeping bees these days,” says Pfeffer. “Susan and I go to various association meetings in this area. My favorite is the one in Acra. It’s all these old Germans—fascinating people. I feel unusually fulfilled by it. Now that my children are grown, here I am taking care of the bees, which, as you know, are having some problems these days.”

Right now, Pfeffer’s buying small jars of craft honey and, when he finds it, vintage beekeeping equipment. Several of his previous collecting enthusiasms have matured into caches of real value, perhaps most notably, his vast collection of Early American ceramic mixing bowls. “It’s easily worth double every cent I paid,” says Pfeffer. “But I don’t know how much the flax combs that decorate the kitchen have appreciated. They used to be much easier to find at yard sales. The advent of eBay has really hiked the price of primitive tools.”

Pfeffer says a hidden value of being a collector is that his friends and family never give him anything awkward or useless—no Hummel figurines line his shelves. “Years ago, a man with whom I am now in a real estate partnership gave me a tortoise that had been sitting in his freezer for a year. I took it out back and gave it to the insects, and that’s how I got the meat out. Now it’s here in the display case, across from the 1972 Moto Guzzi motorcycle.”

Whether or not you’re one of those who thinks Pfeffer’s taste really is “a little warped,” it’s clear he loves the Jacob Ten Broeck House and loves taking care of it—in a way that would certainly do Joseph Cornell proud.

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One-Man Playhouse An Actor’s Cabin Evolves with His Career

By Jay Blotcher | Photos by Matt Petricone

“ The kind of house a

TV writer from the ’50s would have had as his getaway”

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hen it comes to transformations, Tom Judson is a master. The Mid-Hudson Valley native was once a skinny, jug-eared rural kid. He’s now a broad-shouldered actor-singer-composer with credits on Broadway and in cabaret and film. Little surprise that the multi-hyphenate performer is also a self-educated carpenter, electrician, and interior designer. Judson has applied his transformative powers to what he considers his greatest achievement: a home in the Village of Catskill.

The country retreat, tucked away on a dirt road, is an urban-style oasis in a rural setting. It is distinctively masculine yet stylish, reflecting both the man’s theatrical background and his house-building talent. Explaining his home, Judson offers an assessment worthy of an American Studies scholar: “I would describe it as the kind of house a TV writer from the ’50s would have had as his getaway where he would write the scripts to Playhouse 90 and drink.”

The reply is both snarky and spot-on. Judson’s home is dominated by a mid century-retro style replete with cultural subtext and witty details. Even more impressive is the fact that the sprawling residence—an 850-square-foot house encircled by 1,200 square feet of decks—was once a 12-by-20-foot hunting cabin.

Opposite: Borrowing from Frank Lloyd Wright and thrift store chic, Tom Judson has created a backwoods palace. Top left: The main house’s footprint has been extended with 1,200 square feet of deck space. Above: An elegant guest cabin stands adjacent to the main house. Left: A peaceful seating arrangement.

Tom Judson’s journey from Manhattan actor to Catskill home builder began in 1990, when Deb Parker, a New York bar owner and friend, was exploring Upstate yard sales. When Parker learned of a rental house available in the Village of Catskill, she alerted friends. Judson and partner Bruce Birnbaum signed on. Despite being born in Orange County, Judson says, “I had never been this far north.”

The years spent in the weekender group home were halcyon but also bittersweet; AIDS was in full fury and several house members, including Birnbaum, would succumb. Judson left in 1999 to join the national tour of Cabaret. He was on the road for two years—but would return periodically to the Catskill house as a guest; his room had been rented.

When Cabaret ended, Judson had a new show on his résumé. But, having given up his Manhattan apartment during the show, he was homeless. In September 2000, he returned to Catskill and told a realtor he had $50,000 and was looking for something “cute.” Rather than laugh Judson out of her office, she suggested a one-room hunting cabin built in the late 1970s on a single acre of woodland. They drove out to the place in the rain. The realtor had been unable to find the key, so Judson could only peer through a window. The walls were covered in burlap and the only heat source was a woodstove. The cabin had been neglected by an infrequent weekend resident and was “infested with mice, acorns all over the place,” Judson recalls. But it had plumbing, septic, and electric. Asking price: $28,000. Judson talked the owner down to $22,000.

For a year, Judson commuted between a Manhattan sublet and his humble country home, slowly transforming the wreck into a livable space with smallscale furniture that fit its snug interior. Electric heat was installed. “I have a knack for making anything really cozy,” Judson says. But there were limits to his magic: “I made this little, teeny-tiny house and I’m not a little, teeny-tiny person.” A year later, Judson moved upstate full time and launched a project to transform his shotgun shack into a country estate.

Not that refurbishing homes was in his repertoire; as a boy, Judson had constructed a bedroom desk of wood scraps and masking tape. “So it’s not like it’s in my blood,” he laughs ruefully. But a book from Barnes & Noble titled Carpentry— upstate HOUSE

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used by people applying for a master carpenter license—became his bible. The novice brought his plans for a new living room to the Catskill building inspector.

“He’s gonna know that I don’t know what I’m doing,” Judson feared while he summoned his acting powers to convey casual self-confidence. To his shock and relief, a permit was granted. The then-unemployed actor had sufficient time to commence work in the fall of 2001, assisted by his father. They used rough-cut, untreated pine to match the original material.

In 2005, Judson underwent another career transformation. In the road company of the musical 42nd Street, he was in a Midwest bar one evening. A director approached the ruggedly handsome man with a unique offer: a role in adult male films. When the tour ended, Judson accepted the new job, both tickled by the absurdity of the situation and grateful for the ego boost for a man in his mid 40s. (Adventurous readers can Google the nom de porn “Gus Mattox.”) Between film shoots in California, the novice film actor was back home, constructing a hallway leading to his bedroom and, later, a front porch and adjoining room. (He eventually left the business, after winning major adult film awards.)

Judson admittedly had no master plan for his Catskill home. He simply fit additions into the existing structure, “sometimes with serendipitous results,” he says. Because of an unruly roof line, he was unable to place the hallway flush against the living room, so it separates the bedroom from the rest of the house.

Rocky terrain prevented him from digging deep for the foundation, so most of the house rests on platforms.

“And then, the decks—they just kept coming,” Judson laughs. He painted them sea green to make the barn-red house appear as an island in the sea. “Oh my God, I sound so pretentious,” he says. “But it’s really what I did.” Initially open to the air, the decks were screened in the summer of 2011 to accommodate a boyfriend who was susceptible to mosquitoes—“and then we broke up.”

Judson spends most of his time out on the decks from spring through fall.

Judson confesses that much of his design inspiration is borrowed. “I am a huge, huge fan of Frank Lloyd Wright,” he admits. Details scattered about the house are lovingly appropriated. The living room’s plywood coffee table was copied from a Wright dining table. The corners of the house, surrounded by decks, echo the pole lamp in Wright’s landmark Taliesin house. Art deco touches, including symmetrical shelves, are a blatant homage. The Asian touches also are Wright-inspired: paper lanterns on the deck, fiberglass urns with water 40

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Left: Judson shares his bachelor abode with an agreeable feline companion.

Right: The guest cabin offers bed-and-breakfast features, from mini fridge to coffee maker, and a view of the well-visited hummingbird feeders.

that trickles perpetually. “There is a certain sense of Japanese serenity around here,” says the homeowner. But Judson is no slave to consistency; an Our Lady of Guadeloupe shrine on the deck was a Wal-Mart purchase.

Most furniture, photographs, paintings, and decorative touches are thrift store finds. Light fixtures, wood siding, sconces, and rugs—even the kitchen linoleum— are vintage reproductions from Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Armstrong. The overhead Western-motif lamp in the kitchen, made of wrought iron and rawhide, is Judson’s sole indulgence, purchased from a Greenwich Village store for $2,000.

Judson’s decorating skills were honed during a stint as a house flipper, starting in the early 2000s, when he reclaimed, fully redecorated, and sold several area homes before the market collapsed in 2008 and he was forced to declare bankruptcy. It was, he says, “the best thing that ever happened to me, because it started me performing again.” That same year, the piano room was completed, as well as a 12-by-12-foot, gauze-curtained guest cottage. It offers bed-andbreakfast amenities: a mini refrigerator, CD player, and coffee maker. Birdfeeders strategically situated outside allow guests to awake to hovering hummingbirds.

The homestead has survived snowstorms and 2011’s Tropical Storm Irene. Deer, possums, raccoons, a fox, and a coyote are neighbors, as well as an unseen bear that periodically topples garbage cans. Judson’s greatest foes, however, are “some really vicious squirrels” whose dropped acorns have cracked the corrugated plastic roof. “At times,” he says, “it sounds like a hailstorm.” But Judson views nature as a companion, not an adversary.

Rather than a wholesale axing of trees to expand his home, he built around the oaks, pines, and hickory trees on his property. A huge oak bursts from a corner of the deck.

“As far as I’m concerned,” he says, “he who cuts down the fewest trees wins.”

In the past two years, Judson has toured with a one-man biographical show, written a memoir titled Laid Bare, and performed a cabaret act of musical standards. He is currently rehearsing a new show. Money is not plentiful — he calls himself “a pauper” only half in jest — but Judson is grateful for the selftaught skills that have transformed his shack into a backwoods palace. “I have a very good talent for living like a king.”

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he relationship between a homeowner and a contractor is a delicate one, warns Jim Bruyn , the designer for Hudson Valley Kitchen Designs in New Hampton. That’s why he believes the first step toward efficient and cost-effective home renovation is finding a contractor that you get along well with.

“You really want to be comfortable with the people that you’re dealing with,” he says. He cautions that if you’re not comfortable with the people you have working in your home, your home improvement project can quickly become a mess, and he’s not talking about spilled paint or scraped-off siding.

“Remodeling of any nature is disturbing to personal space, so you have to be very comfortable,” he says. “People are going to be in your personal space, and you’re going to be dealing with them on a regular basis for at least a week.”

To find the right contractor Bruyn says you’ll want to use references and check with your local chamber of commerce, as well as with remodeling trade organizations such as the National Association of the Remodeling Industry and the National Kitchen & Bath Association.

He adds that references are only half the battle; you’re also going to have to trust your instincts.

“Trust your gut,” he says. “If you’re not crazy about the contractor on the first day, on day 45 it’s not going to be any better. I’m a big believer in walking away if it’s not a good match.”

Finding the right contractor is only one of the many challenges faced by homeowners who are hoping to renovate in a cost-effective manner that adds value to their home without devaluing their wallets. New trends and advances in cabinetry, countertops, sinks, and bathrooms have added to the options available to homeowners, but more options can also mean more confusion and more potential pitfalls. Any renovation you do that brings you enjoyment obviously has intrinsic value, but if you decide to sell the house there are certain renovations that experts say will add to the resale value of your home— and others that probably will not.

“My feeling is that a well-thought-out, well-designed, well-executed project will hold its value better than an inexpensive face-lift,” Bruyn says. “I’ve gone into kitchens that are 10 years old and they look absolutely horrible, and I’ve gone into kitchens that are 35 or 40 years old that are standing the test of time.”

“ A well-thought-out, welldesigned, well-executed project will hold its value better than an inexpensive face lift.”

— Jim Bruyn, Hudson Valley Kitchen Designs

Bruyn says that he always advises customers to address what he calls “foundation items” first. For instance, if a customer is renovating their kitchen and taking the cabinets out, it is important to look at structural improvements to the house that can be made before new cabinets are put in. These improvements include plumbing, electrical, and insulation upgrades to the walls and windows behind the cabinets. Upgrading your electrical system and insulation can make your house more energy efficient and save money in the long run. Bruyn explains that if insulation upgrades end up costing an extra $1,000, you’re better off spending that money and cutting corners elsewhere.

For homeowners renovating on a budget, Bruyn says adding a tile backsplash to old countertops can make a huge difference. He says that today most homeowners are looking for granite or engineered stone countertops, as well as under cabinet lighting systems. He adds that there are constantly new products on the market, and that homeowners should do research and meet with an experienced designer.

“A good designer should be up on all of the new products that are out there and the applications of the new products,” he says.

Homeowners should be aware that modern appliances and designs do not automatically increase the value of a home and in some cases they can hurt it.

If you own a historic home, modernizing it would probably be a mistake, says Peggy Lampman of Peggy Lampman Real Estate, which is based in Claverack.

“If you have an 1800s farmhouse, a super-modern kitchen will limit your market,” she says. “In general, the most important renovations for a seller are

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essentially maintenance. Painting, for example, or roof repair, repair of any rotting wood, broken steps—all things that could scare away a potential buyer.

Clean up and clean out as much as one can.”

“I don’t generally advise renovations to kitchen and baths, unless they are in poor condition,” she adds. “In that case I’d recommend renovating simply, as a buyer may want to make changes. Don’t put in new kitchen cabinets and granite counters, as buyers will not want to pay for a renovation that is not to their personal taste. Buyers want kitchens and baths to be clean and functional, and expect a standard in keeping with the house and its price point. In a basic house you should paint old cabinets and change the hardware. Be sure it’s all functioning well, and it should be clean. In a more upscale property, these areas should reflect the character of the property.”

Lampman advises doing renovations that increase your quality of life but she says that you should not expect to get a return on your investment if you make extravagant renovations.

“Do the renovations that you want to live with, but don’t go crazy and expect to get the money back,” she says. “Add windows to bring in light, and upgrade doors and hardware. If there’s viable space in the basement, especially if it’s a walkout or attic, renovate it for multi use. Keep outbuildings in good shape and usable. Buyers love space.”

Outdoor renovations that your kids really want, such as a pool, can be a lot of fun in the summer, but you may not get a return on your investment.

“In general, a pool does not add value,” says Lampman. “But in some cases an upscale house will sell better and faster with a beautifully landscaped pool.

I have recommended adding a pool in specific circumstances, but not without first seeing the property.”

Evelyn Gennodie, the kitchen and bath designer for Millbrook Cabinetry and Design, says that smart renovations to kitchens and baths always pay dividends for homeowners.

“You do not have to buy the most expensive cabinets and fixtures,” she says.

“However, having clean, updated, and well-designed kitchens and bathrooms is very appealing to a potential buyer. Adding crown moldings, decorative door and window moldings, and larger baseboard molding are also easy ways to give your house character.”

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“Do a small project each year to maintain the home. Fix any damage or potential problems.”

—Evelyn Gennodie, Millbrook Cabinetry and Design

In general, Gennodie advises homeowners to make doing renovations an annual tradition rather than a once-in-a-decade endeavor.

“Do a small project each year to maintain the home,” she says. “Keep the paint fresh and the windows and appliances updated. Fix any damage or potential problems. For those operating on a tight budget, it’s best to give a room a face-lift. It’s amazing what a new coat of paint can do to a room. Replacing the vanity or light fixtures in a bathroom or just replacing countertops and cabinet knobs in a kitchen can make a world of difference without breaking the bank.”

For those homeowners for whom money is not a concern, the possibilities are endless.

“There are so many different options available, depending on your style,” says Gennodie. “It’s best to work with a designer and use environmentally responsible products, to make your home energy efficient. But most important is to make it a place you can’t wait to come home to. Always remember: A good design will save you time and money in the long run.”

Gennodie says that working in the Hudson Valley has given her a chance to work on a variety of projects.

“In Millbrook, we have the opportunity to renovate houses hundreds of years old,” she says. “It is always interesting to mix old and new, and challenging to make these homes energy efficient. We’ve renovated homes built in the 1720s and converted old barns into homes.”

Experts advise that when you’re working on home renovation it’s important to have an open mind and consider the opinion of the professionals you’ve hired to work with you. “As the homeowner, you’re in the forest all the time,” says Bruyn. “Sometimes you need somebody outside the forest to take a step back and look at the big picture.”

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$ 1,24 5,000 Listed by Jeff Serouya Lic. Assoc. R.E. Brkr, Westwood Metes & Bounds Realty, LTD jeff@westwoodrealty.com | 845.626.5000 | www.jeffserouya.com Seven-time American Institute of Architects award winning architect Matthew Bialecki’s personal residence and garden, 10 Bridge Creek Road, is a modernist masterpiece of concrete, glass and oak wood timber. Built on massive boardformed concrete walls over 250 ft. long, the house is set perfectly into the banks of the pristine Bridge Creek and deftly combines mid-century glass architecture, fine Asian woodworking and a forested water garden into a stunningly beautiful environment. Considered by architects as one of the finest modernist homes in the Hudson Valley, it is a house that is a garden, achieving a transcendent merger of architecture and landscape. The earth-bermed sustainable house is set on 2.57 acres surrounded by over 400 acres of protected forest and farmland and features 3600 sf of open plan living space that is centered on a beautiful dining courtyard overlooking the creek. Two wings embrace the courtyard with 4 bedrooms/4 baths, 3 fireplaces, contemporary kitchen, family room, ample decks, porches and accessory spaces. Completely private and tranquil, yet only minutes from New Paltz and Thruway access, the house and garden create the perfect plan for entertaining and large family gatherings. Constructed primarily in 2000, the house has been meticulously maintained with all premium systems. More details of 10 Bridge Creek Road and the other architectural designs of Matthew Bialecki, AIA can be seen at www.bialeckiarchitects.com

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ESTATE SETTING- Long stone walled drive thru beautiful woodlands leads to 17+ acres of peace & quiet. Dramatic Stone Ridge cedar contemporary features 35’ Great Room with gas fireplace, custom 28’ gourmet kitchen with stone floor, main level BR plus 2 more up, 26’ MBR, 2.5 baths, den/home office or media room, HW & ceramic floors, central AC, 2 car garage plus 600 SF outbuilding for shop or studio.

POND, TOO! SINGULAR! $499,900 Call Jean Semilof, Lic. Assoc.

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REBORN BARN- Dramatic 1800’s barn reconstruction offers a lofty wide open floor plan accented with gorgeous wide maple floors, exposed posts & beams, geo-thermal heating & cooling, chef’s country kitchen with marble counters, artisanal stone entry, skylights, 2.5 deluxe baths with pedestal tub & rain shower, 33’ Great Room, French doors, custom lighting, picture perfect 2.3 acre meadow setting with mountain views. PERFECT! $660,000

COUNTRY COMFORT- Absolutely pristine country farmhouse in a bucolic setting with rolling meadows, mountain VIEWS & sparkling IG POOL for summer fun! Airy open floor plan features 2400 SF, 23’ living room with cozy stone fireplace, 24’ dining space, 24’ family/ media room, super open kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, beautiful wide board floors, den/home office and a patio for warm weather dining. PERFECT! $339,000 Call Marcia Weiss, Lic. Assoc. RE Bkr., 845-750-0710

PURE COUNTRY- Quintessential country home in finest Stone Ridge location on 8+ acres o’looking “Goose Pond” and its waterfall & stream. Gracious 5000 SF features beamed gourmet kitchen with stone fireplace, 46’ family/media room, DR, den/office, MBR suite + 3 add’l BRs, 2 full & 2 half baths, enormous screen room open to deck & IG POOL. Sweet studio and charming 2 stall barn, too.

JUST PERFECT! $850,000

Call Amy Levine, Lic. Assoc. RE Bkr., 914-388-7393

LUXURIOUS LODGE- Long private drive past tranquil pond accesses magnificent 4600+ SF Jim Barna log home on 40+ acres of nature’s bounty. Have it all! State-of-art gourmet kitchen, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace in LR, stone fireplace in lavish MBR suite, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths & 24’ 2 story family/media room. Enormous walk-out lower level expands living space. 3 car garage & deck, too. Adj. NYS lands.

All season recreation at your doorstep. $1,980,000

PONDSIDE PARADISE- Perfectly pristine 24+ acre park-like setting with stream front & jewel-like pond! Smartly designed country contemporary with a casual open plan features rich pine vaulted ceilings, subtle ash flooring, massive fireplace with stone hearth, custom hickory kitchen, expansive MBR suite + 2 add’l BRs, 2 full baths, family/media room, room for home office, enormous full basement & tiered wrap deck perfect for entertaining. $679,000

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ONCE IN A LIFETIME- Completely singular & private 11+ acre sculpted mountainside estate with stunning VIEWS of Ashokan Reservoir, Catskills, & Hudson River! Carefully sited “Arts & Crafts” style contemporary home offers views in all directions with add’l view site available. This is a rare opportunity to create a park-like estate on a meticulously developed property with views and ease of access that are rarely available. SUPERB! $1,100,000 Call Brenda Graf, Lic. RE Salesperson, 845-679-7321 x 111

VACATION AT HOME!- The generously decked in-ground POOL is right out the back door of this handsome country retreat nestled on 4+ peaceful & private acres. Easy flow floor plan features a handsome stucco fireplace in the vaulted LR open to the dining room and eat-in country kitchen, skylights & warm wood floors, 4 BRs, 2.5 baths, library/home office, family/media room & attached garage. You’ll never want to leave! $549,000 Call Frank Macagnone, Lic. RE Salesperson, 646351-7521

STREAMSIDE CHARM- Gorgeous perennial gardens, stream front and mountain views grace the sun-splashed 2.5 acre setting of this classic 3000 SF Catskill lodge with abundant rustic charm intact - beamed ceilings, old pine panels, stone fireplace, 29’ Great Room, parquet floors, country kitchen, 4 or 5 BRs, 3 full baths, den/office, deck & screened porch, too! THE REAL DEAL! $199,000 Call Dolly Shivers, Lic. Assoc. RE Bkr., 845901-0092

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80 ACRE HORSE FARM- Attention horse enthusiasts! Well located outside New Paltz and near the NYS Thruway, standard bred training facility since 1968. Amenities include half mile track, Amish built 68 STALL barn w/ storage above, add’l 6 stall barn with 30x25 office space, mobile home PLUS historic & charming 3200 SF 3 bedroom, 3 bath farmhouse. 3 add’l outbuildings. $1,150,000 Call Jane Schunk, Lic. Assoc. RE Bkr., 914-453-1803

RIVER FRONT STONE- Prominently featured in “Country Home” magazine. Meticulous restoration of historic 18th & 19th c. stone house features 7 fireplaces, wide board floors, deluxe chef’s country kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 21’ LR, family/media room, extraordinary sep. studio/office/guest house with soaring fireplace, gardens, walkways & lush private waterfront for swimming & kayaking. Artist/owner created masterpiece! $1,050,000 Call Barbara Ellman, Lic. RE Salesperson, 845-399-1570

QUINTESSENTIAL FARMHOUSE- Super quiet 7.9 Olive acres with beautiful meadow provides a Currier & Ives ambiance to this classic freshly painted c. 1875 clapboard farmhouse. Original detail – wide board floors, wainscoting, beams, claw foot tub - combine with modern updates to create the perfect sanctuary. Four BRs, 2 full baths, LR with brick fireplace, country EI kitchen, DR, family/ media room, expansive deck & screen porch, too! $439,000 Call Barbara O’Hare, Lic. Assoc. RE Bkr., 845-389-7660

CLASSIC COLONIAL- This conveniently located home is all dressed up! Recent improvements include fresh interior paint, NEW carpet, refinished oak floors, remodeled kitchen cabinetry, all NEW light fixtures, and a NEW slate entry! Four bedrooms, living & dining rooms, family/media room with cozy fireplace, eat-in kitchen, screened porch & deck o’looking private rear yard. Two car garage, too! Just minutes to Woodstock. $229,000 Call Rose Koplovitz, Lic. Assoc. RE Bkr., 914-388-2250

HIKE & SKI RETREAT- Catskill Mt. trailheads & cross-country ski trails are right out the door of this efficient Energy Star rated country contempo on 1.7 acres with bordering STREAM. Window walls & skylights flood the open plan interior with natural light. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, hardwood floors, granite counters, vaulted ceilings, cozy pellet stove, deck & patio, too! Perfect 4 season getaway. $289,000 Call Sharon Breslau, Lic. Assoc. RE Bkr., 845-901-6978

LUXURY LIVING- Casually sophisticated country living at its finest!

Extensively upgraded Toll Brothers estate home nestled perfectly on 7+ acres in prestigious “Mountain View at Gardiner”. Gracious 4500+ SF in an airy sunwashed open plan perfect for entertaining and practical daily living - 4 BRs, 3.5 baths, family/media room w/ stone fplc., gourmet kitchen, den/office PLUS full walk-out basement. ONE OWNER. $765,000

STORYBOOK STONE- Stunning 5.7 acre horse-friendly New Paltz setting encloses enchanting c. 1941 stone & cedar Cape. Super charming interior features 20’ LR with brick fireplace, formal DR, quintessential country kitchen, 4 bedrooms, lovely wood floors, French doors open to breezy screen porch, att. stone garage PLUS 31’ 2 story barn with fab STUDIO/workshop and 3 car garage space.

POSTCARD PERFECT! $540,000

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102 ACRE ESTATE SETTING- Very rare find between Woodstock & Saugerties. Bordering the Plattekill Creek, this magnificent parcel mixes meadows, woods and mountain views with multiple swimming holes along stocked stream. Your own farm or nature preserve. Classic 2200+ SF c.

1853 clapboard farmhouse offers abundant original detail, wide plank floors, built-ins, brick fireplace in 25’ LR, 4 BRs, 2 full baths, huge main barn & a carriage house with fab STUDIO/guest house potential. Gorgeous bucolic vistas everywhere. VERY SPECIAL! $1,495,000

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SERENE EXTRAORDINARY VIEWS / COPAKE, NY Excl. The future, inspired and green on 24 private acres.

This spectacular modern retreat is an open plan, offers 3BR, 3 bath, library, eat-in kitchen. $1.485M. Web#3106715 R. Horowitz 917.626.6755/N. Felcetto 212.381.6554

LOOK NO FURTHER / KINDERHOOK, NY Excl. Extraordinary, elegant rural loft style home for country living. Privately sited on 6.7 acres, 4BR, 3 bath, heated Gunite lap pool, sep art studio/guest suite. $1.25M. Web#8519893 Maret Halinen 917.691.8757

LIKE NEW / HILLSDALE, NY Excl. Light, bright, quality built 4BR, 3.5 bath home. 9 acres, screen porch, wood-burning fireplace, views. Close to skiing. NY-MA border. See how much your money can buy. $699K. Web#2010201 Jennifer Capala 917.685.6925

THE BAY FARM / CLAVERACK, NY Excl. 1740 Historic home, 4BR, 4 bath, 4 fireplaces, original floors, guest home, real barn, barn w/screened deck, writer cabinet, garden, 38 acres + 2 ponds & creek. $695K. Web#1602367 Mary Stapleton 518.929.7783

DOWN BY THE RIVER - 22 ACRES / GERMANTOWN,NY Excl. Pure & unspoiled. Frontage on major waterway, tucked away is this authentic, stunning home w/large airy rooms, original details and much more. Mins to Hudson. Easy NYC. $695K. Web#8619075 Nancy Felcetto 212.381.6554

42 HEAVENLY ACRE RETREAT / TAGHKANIC, NY Excl. Privacy & mother nature await. 3BR, 2 bath gem. Sweet screened porch, perennial garden, countless windows and a view!

Immerse yourself in this country retreat. $495K. Web#8568859 R. Horowitz 917.626.6755/N. Felcetto 212.381.6554

OH, THOSE VIEWS / KINDERHOOK, NY Excl. Dramatic Catskill views just outside of Kinderhook. Light, bright, airy 4BR, 3 bath energy efficient contemporary. Solar, privacy, and immaculate. $499K. Web#3389952 Jennifer Capala 917.685.6925

PERFECT FUSION / CATSKILL, NY Excl. 3-4 BR, 2 BA, 16+ park-like acres with a private lake. Custom craftsmanship, large living room, formal dining room, cook’s kitchen, vaulted ceilings. Privacy, 2hrs NYC. $438.9K. Web#8696593 Bruce Pace 917.370.0704

TREETOP LIVING / HILLSDALE, NY Excl. Unobstructed Catskill views. Charming cottage w/Provencal personality. Privacy, cedar hot tub, potager, rear deck & screened in porch. Low maintenance and taxes. $249.5K. Web#8509009 Jennifer Capala 917.685.6925

INCREDIBLE CITY & MOUNTAIN / HUDSON, NY Excl. Gorgeous stainless iron-clad roof deck w/amazing views!

Elegant 3-story sundrenched brick row house on famed Warren St. FDR, library, open kit, wbfp, garden. $550K. Web#8500204 Nancy Felcetto 212.381.6554

28 PARK ROW / CHATHAM, NY Excl. 2-story plus lower level with stairs from street, the office building is currently subdivided into 9 rental units, 5,772SF, parking for 10-12 cars. $449K. Web#8672619 Mary Stapleton 518.929.7783

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HUDSON RIVER RAISED RANCH Regally sited, this lovingly maintained 3BR home offers panoramic views of the Hudson River & an open flr-plan. Large airy rooms are flooded w/ light; the kitchen has been completely renovated w/ modern cabinets, SS appliances & Lyptus countertops.

Living rm flows out to side deck w/ remarkable views.

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Closely located to Downtown Kingston’s Waterfront & less than 1.5 hours to NYC. $339,900

CATSKILLS COUNTRY FARMHOUSE Nicely updated w/picturesque pastures, barns & outbuildings on 4+ acres located on the outskirts of Kingston. Gracious floor-plan offering 3,840+ sqft boasting 4-6BR’s, 4 full baths & 3 stairwells! Kitchen w/hand hewn beams, quartz counters & SS appliances. Ballroom size LR w/wide board flrs, fireplace & sunrm leading to lovely blue stone patio. Manicured landscapes accented by a huge heated barn & stables. Perfect for a B&B, business or retreat. Just 1.5 hrs to NYC. $359,100

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DIRECT HUDSON RIVER ACCESS From this quaint getaway perched on the banks of the Esopus Creek. Home is just a short walk to the cute Saugerties Village & a 2 hr drive to NYC. Imagine the most perfect waterfront escape. Interior has a bright, airy open flr plan with 2 large BR’s & great closet space. The living/dining rm overlooks the wraparound decking with amazing water views. If you like fishing, boating & low maintenance, this is the place to see! $289,900

WOODSTOCK VILLAGE GALLERY Exquisitely appointed 200 yr old barn that has been tastefully transformed. A 9,000+ sqft building bursting w/large open areas feathered w/unique accents of stained glass, antique fixtures & hand carved doors. 2 floor gallery/ loft space boasting 6,000 sqft of post & beam construction, an attached 1BR apt, 2nd floor library & breathtaking 3rd floor penthouse apt. Truly a unique space for the Woodstock area.

Located less than 2 hrs to NYC. $995,000

EXTRAORDINARY CONTEMPORARY Nestled on a hillside in the Catskills w/remarkable Mtn views, yet just a short 1.5 hr drive to NYC! This private weekend getaway or full-time residence is framed by over 7 acres of open fields & mature woods yet minutes to Woodstock. Step into this immaculate 3BR, 2 bath residence with an appealing open floor-pan. The expansive living rm is enhanced by a large stone frplce; French doors & a wall of windows will take in all the views throughout the seasons. $479,000

DOWNTOWN KINGSTON Two great homes located in the Downtown Kingston waterfront. First home was built in 2003, cape style offering 2,000 sqft of great contemporary flare boasting 3BR & 2 full baths. Second home is an 1895 classic 2-story, completely renovated featuring nice open rooms, 3BR, 2 full baths & a full basement. Both homes have separate natural gas heat, gas hot water & meters. Short walk to the Rondout Creek, beach, park, eateries & just 1.5 hrs to NYC. $259,900

RED HOOK CHARMER Nicely updated 1890’s home located in the one of the most desirable school districts in the state. Priced to sell & just ready for you to move in! Period details throughout & gleaming wood flrs welcome you as you enter, bright & airy living rm has cozy wood burning stove. 1st flr den is perfect for in-law suite or 4th BR. The three 2nd flr BR’s are nicely appointed w/renovated full bath. Manicured grounds & large detached 2 car garage w/ electric & alarm. 1.5 hrs to NYC. $239,900

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CLASSY COLONIAL Gleaming 3BR, 3 bath home surrounded by expansive Trex decking & stone patio. Home & land offer plentiful sunlight & flawless views at every angle.

Bring the horses! This 13 acre compound has a beautiful indoor arena, stables & riding ring overlooking the beautiful waterfall & pond. Outbuildings are currently used for business.

The home, farm & business venue are perfectly situated allowing privacy for all, yet 1.5 hrs to NYC. $1,100,000

CUSTOM CONTEMPORARY Privately located in an upscale neighborhood w/Rhinebeck Schools! 58 acres of amazing natural habitat. Gaze at the swans on your lake while sitting on your rocking chair porch or take a 5 min drive to the shops & restaurants of Rhinebeck. 3BR, 2 ba, outdoor decking in front & back, picture windows, sliding glass doors & so much more. Loft area above garage unfinished, property is sub dividable. 1.5 hrs to NYC. $899,900

1865 CLASSIC SALTBOX Causing everyone to slow down in admiration. 3BR, 1.5 baths. Original features include: wide board flrs, original doors, built-ins & woodwork.

Baths, kitchen, heat & electric are completely updated. A beautifully gardened parcel just a short walk to the village if desired. A generously sized living-room offers a classic fireplace for gatherings. A large elegant dining-room opens into the sun drenched eat-in kitchen. Live the country life yet drive only 1.5 hrs to NYC! $298,500

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Panoramic views of three states, next to 10,000 acres of state land, this architecturally fascinating 3 bedroom, 3 bath house has pleasing, flowing and generous spaces -- and where else will you find an atrium where, in the winter, you can watch the snow fall softly into the center of your home? Soak in the views from the wraparound decking and inground pool. Home features a variety of spaces -- library, office, sunroom -- that can be configured to suit any variety of gracious or smart living. $1,068,000

This rare Greek Revival home sits on a knoll overlooking a beautifully landscaped meadow in the charming hamlet of Malden-onHudson in the cool, hip town of Saugerties, minutes from Horse In The Sun, and within easy traveling time to Woodstock and skiing. This bygone beauty boasts 4 bedrooms, 4 fireplaces, a renovated Kitchen, high ceilings, wide board floors, marble bathrooms, and even a studio. $399,900

A magical property on 30+ acres, amazingly within the city limits of Kingston, yet completely private and, for boating enthusiasts, a couple of minutes from the marinas. Surrounding the mini-lake is your own private bird and animal sanctuary. Dine out overlooking the water. Views from every room of this 5 bedroom, 4 bath home; lots of light; multiple decks; two fireplaces; a huge master suite with an office; finished, walk-out lower level; plenty of room and flexibility. $995,000

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Pristine, handsome 2 bedroom, 2 ½ bath log done in high style and offering great privacy. The perfect low-maintenance weekender on 6.45 acres. House has soaring cathedral ceilings and a wonderful open flow and layout, with sophisticated appointments and details such as the use of barn wood, stone and glass placing it way above the ordinary. Knockout open kitchen, huge master and walk-out family room. (A third bedroom is easy simply by erecting a wall.) You do not even have to like logs to love this one. $450,000

Stunning 6000+ s/f Arts & Crafts home with panoramic mountain views on 14.50 acres. This historic Onteora Park estate has 7 fireplaces, 9 bedrooms, many with their own decks, and 6 full baths. The gracious double height entry showcases the warm, inviting elegance of this retreat. Original details include diamond pane windows, coffered paneling and beamed ceilings. Property has been lovingly upgraded, including a restaurant-grade kitchen. perennial gardens, stone walls, water tower and original artist’s studio. $2,995,000

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The Van Keuren House located in historical Kingston Stockade District is a designated City Landmark which was partially burned by the British in 1777 during the burning of Kingston. The 9 room interior features a handsome center hall, fireplaces, wide board floors, beamed ceilings and period details. A covered blue stone terrace overlooks a private landscaped garden creating an oasis in the heart of the first Capital of New York. $410,000

A garden of earthly delights perched privately on a ridge in Woodstock’s Raycliffe, this light-filled, expansive 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath contemporary is the jewel in an exquisite setting of landscaping and rock-wood-andstone sculpture that also features a 20+-ft waterfall and an inground saline pool. Another structure, in keeping with the two-story-atrium style of the main house, is now used as offices but can easily be studio or guest house. Nature was never so loved as it is here. $890,000

Crow’s Nest is a completely secluded, unspoiled heavenly 100 acres on Blackhead Mountain featuring three streams, three ponds, numerous trails, two houses, with a total of 6 bedrooms, 5+full baths, 3 half baths, major outbuildings, with panoramic views of four states that just cannot be captured photographically.

The main house is an object lesson in high international style, with stunning design elements, and the guest house is superbly renovated. Can be either a private Xanadu, corporate retreat, or even an exclusive resort. $1,860,000

Imagine the happy confluence of a Dwell House sensibility in a 1669 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath Dutch stone house in a lushlylandscaped, fully-fenced private setting with an extraordinary inground pool and inground hot tub leading down to 390 feet of Rondout Creek frontage to slip your kayak into and paddle or drift for miles. The Johannes Van Wagenen House is completely refurbished, needing nothing further.

Add a small, spring-fed stream, relaxing patios, and a restored barn whispering studio... or office. Live in your own spa. $799,000

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$2,750,000 CLINTON CORNERS

THIS HISTORIC 1767 brick Federal w/approx 4782 sq. ft. has 5 BR, 3BA, 4FP, WBF, plaster walls & 10’ ceilings.

Located in the Shekomeko Valley on 12.72 acres the property has several barns, a heated gunite pool, & a pool house surrounded by beautiful gardens.

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THIS 1868 COUNTRY farmhouse is set on 73 acres of rolling pastures complete w/ponds & a stream. The interior features an open floor plan w/WBF & exposed beams. The surrounding grounds are filled w/flower gardens & mature trees. There is an in ground pool & pool house.

Rhinecliff 1BR cottage has separate guest quarters, a double lot and is just a short walk to Amtrak. With endless possibilities, there is nothing else quite like it

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DELIGHTFUL MID-CENTURY 3 BR, 2.5 BA treetop home provides a light filled open floor plan w/great division of space. The LR opens to the dining area & deck overlooking seasonal mountain views. The master bedroom suite is ideally situated for privacy & opens to a secluded patio looking into mature gardens & woods.

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THIS LOVELY historic 1790 Georgian Home features period moldings, 9 FP, FDR, FLR, 5 BR, 4.5 BA & WBF throughout. Also has 2 stone terraces; a heated pool, large barn & beautiful gardens that surround this well cared for home. Conveniently located only 1.5 hrs. from New York City.

$548,500 RED hOOK

AN 1880 SCHOOLHOUSE is the foundation for this country farmhouse set on 22.65 acres w/a pond. Interior features HWF, a LR w/FP & an enclosed porch. Exterior features an in ground pool, a summer cabin, a rocking chair porch & stone terraces to enjoy the views. Only 1.5 hours from NYC.

$3,800,000

STUNNING 1930’s country estate set at the end of a long private drive on 44.88 acres. A dramatic interior w/a wall of glass & an extensive use of natural materials to create superb entertaining spaces. A tranquil landscape, w/a bluestone patio overlooking the mountains. Complete w/a 4 BR guesthouse w/caretakers wing, 5-car garage, gunite pool & pool house. Artistic outdoor lighting & indoor/ outdoor SONOS music system. Two hours from NYC.

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$439,000 STANFORDVILLE

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SPACIOUS CONTEMPORARY home privately set back off a scenic road on 12 plus acres overlooking a large pond w/a dock. Features WBF, an open floor plan & a solar heated indoor lap pool. Property has deer fencing, a barn, an organic vegetable garden & a large Rolling Thunder greenhouse. Close to Millbrook & only 1.5 hrs from NYC.

$745,000 ANCRAm

THIS 1920 TRADITIONAL home on 10 acres is on one of Millbrook’s most picturesque roads. Enter a welcoming foyer & step down into a large light-filled LR w/exposed wood beams, a FP & a view of the pond. Off the kitchen is a sunroom w/a canted ceiling & skylights. Barn w/an apartment above for rental income/caretaker.

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Exceptional Columbia County Property

QUIETLY HIDDEN ON TOP OF THE WORLD Up a long driveway, off a scenic gravel road, lies a superior quality contemporary home with expansive Catskill views. 16.5 acre property includes barn with studio above, landscaped perennial and veggie gardens, stone walls, and deep swimming pond… $899,000

HISTORIC CHATHAM HOME Built in 1820 as the first bank in town; now a 4900 sf, five bedroom, three bath home with high ceilings, original details, and a fabulous three-bay carriage barn…$349,000

GRAND COMFORTABLE HOME Expansive living areas have fine 1890’s detail. Newer additions include light-filled dining area, large kitchen, and pool. In a hamlet of historic homes... $395,000

23 ACRE PRIVATE PARK Secluded mid-century home on a quiet dead-end road is set on exceptional land with a two-acre lake… $545,000

SECLUDED EARLY FARMHOUSE Tastefully restored 1790 architectural gem with authentic detail and perfect proportions. A tranquil reminder of the peaceful life, privately located on a dead end road, with huge old maples, stone fences, gardens, and abundant nature… $649,000

MALDEN BRIDGE BEAUTY Meticulously renovated early home has fireplace, French doors, deck, patio, tall trees, lovely gardens, and attached barn converted to guest quarters… $349,000

LAKE SIDE COTTAGE Charming three-level home sits directly on the water and has stunning views. Two (could be three) bedrooms, three baths, and barn/garage… $275,000

DUTCH COLONIAL STYLE Quality home ready to update, has fireplace, porch, four bedrooms, four acres… $279,000

COUNTRY HIDEAWAY Private, contemporary three bedroom home has cathedral ceilings, skylights, woodstove, expansive decks, and heated pool… $295,000

SIMPLE COUNTRY Cozy and light-filled, 19th century cottage with open lawns, a great old barn and a new studio or shop on a quiet rural road… $275,000

COUNTRY EYEBROW Early 1800s home has fireplace, cook’s kitchen, workshop, on 8 acres… $239,000

CLASSIC 1832 GREEK REVIVAL HOMESTEAD High on a hill, with commanding Catskill and Berkshire views, this comfortable elegant home has been carefully restored with high-ceilinged double parlors, formal dining room, grand stairway, three bedrooms, and three baths, two offices, den, and beautifully renovated cook’s kitchen. The 33.5 acre property includes a studio, barn, extensive gardens, fields, woods and pond... $895,000

SIMONS GENERAL Historic 1874 store: hamlet landmark had extensive structural work done; ready for final restoration… $135,000

WARREN STREET CHURCH Dramatic 9000 sf brick church in the heart of Hudson’s business district. Huge open spaces await a new project… $499,500

COUNTRY COTTAGE 1950s home on a quiet road.

Screened porch overlooks park-like acre… $125,000

FAMILY FARMHOUSE Five bedrooms, three baths two fireplaces, studio; on a country acre… $165,000

19TH CENTURY FARM 1820 Greek Revival farmhouse on 50 acres with barns, fields, woods, and stream… $485,000

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WHERE YOU WANT TO BE Historic Hudson River Beauty

History, quality, and careful stewardship define this elegant 1807 brick Federal situated high above the Hudson River, with some of the most spectacular vistas seen from the many decks, verandas and light-filled interior spaces. A superb setting for entertaining, with fine formal living and dining rooms, well-equipped eat-in kitchen with fireplace, and many relaxed informal sitting areas inside and out. The huge master suite has a panoramic river view, dressing room and luxurious bath, and is supplemented by three further guest rooms and baths.

Swim in the inviting terraced in-ground pool while watching the river and the boats idle by. Truly a rare find.

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Rockcreek Farm

$995,000

With 167 acres of absolute seclusion and privacy, this ca. 1795, 4 BR farmhouse in Greene County is the ultimate country retreat. Enjoy 4 seasons of natural beauty with your tennis court, inground heated pool, guest cottage, English vegetable garden and early post & beam barn. Sited next to the creek, pond and waterfall, so your screenedin dining/living porch looks upon the pond and woodlands beyond. The super-stylish interior has been restored and modernized while maintaining the 200 plus years of history. You’ll never want your weekends to end.

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Hilltop House

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Looking for something old, charming, with 2 woodburning fireplaces, private, on a generous piece of property with gorgeous views, a swimming pool, set back from a quiet road? This classic 3 BR side hall colonial in Germantown has all of the above, and much more. The views of the Catskill Mountains and the surrounding valley are breathtaking. It has all the ambience of an old house, with the best attributes of a new house. Original details include wideboard floors and exposed beams. The huge screened porch, inground pool and pergola are designed to take full advantage of the stunning views.

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Livingston Country Retreat $550,000

This charming, tastefully renovated circa 1880 country farmhouse is tucked behind mature trees on 8.35 private acres surrounded by apple orchards. The comfortable 3 bedroom light-filled gem is complete with a woodburning stove, a well-designed chef’s kitchen, wraparound porches and a fenced cottage garden. The carriage barn has been transformed into a chic 2+ bedroom guest house with deck and hot tub while leaving room for a 1 car garage. Private, yet just minutes from Hudson.

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Van Rensselaer Mill House $469,000

Originally part of the Jacob Rutsen Van Rensselaer House and Mill Complex, currently known as The Red Mills, this circa 1810 home in Claverack is on the National Registry of Historic Places. Overlooking the rushing Claverack Creek, and across the waterfall and pond from the original mill complex, it has a wealth of original details including brick fireplace and exposed beams in open kitchen and living area. There are state-of-the-art systems as well. The symmetry of the 1.4 acre property is completed by the large carriage barn and an early cottage.

❚ Kathy Duffy 518.822.0800 x11 James Wild Manor House $375,000

This wonderful side hall Colonial in Stockport was built in 1820 by James Wild, a driving force of the industrial era. Graciously proportioned rooms, elegant mouldings, 3 original wood burning FPs, 12-over-12 windows with hand-blown glass, and a leaded glass fanlight are just some of the original Federal period details. There’s a 2-story carriage barn with cupola, a potting shed, and a utility shed converted into a very practical 1-car garage. The grounds are lushly planted and the house sits very privately tucked away from view yet just minutes north of the City of Hudson.

❚ Joseph Shirk 518.822.0800 x14 Contemporary Treehouse $595,000

On a quiet country lane on 5 acres in Columbia County, this dramatic modern home with attached tower has been masterly updated.

Open-concept living, kitchen and dining areas provides ample space and a natural flow. The tower houses the master bedroom suite and a private office/yoga studio in the trees. The 2 living spaces with woodburning stove, 3 outdoor terraces, stone patio with imported Italian oven, and a 4 person hot tub make this the perfect getaway.

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Big beautiful Victorian with a guest cottage - a great bargain! In East Durham, this is perfect for a large family or Bed & Breakfast. Only minutes away from skiing, golf, fishing and hiking in a beautiful setting. 15 minutes away from Exit 21 on NYS Thruway. $125,000

Walk through backyard to the rail trail in beautiful Gardiner. Move in to this almost new home - 3 bd, 3ba with a walk-out basement. Deck, vaulted ceilings, master bedroom suite with Jacuzzi tub and garden window. Plenty of light and views of the Shawangunks. $299,900

Modernist, with energy-conscious features incl. full solar & high-efficiency furnace. Park-like surroundings: stone walls, seasonal stream and flower beds. Entertain in the open great room or nestle fireside in the nook. Close to shopping, Saugerties, & Kingston. $269,000

Completely renovated 1800s farmhouse with stream & waterfall.

Seamlessly combines character and charm of an older home with modern accents and energy efficiency. Open plan, gleaming wideplank floors, original fireplace, exposed hand-hewn beams. $599,000

Pride of ownership shows in this 1800’s home, with flowering trees, perennial gardens, and koi pond to be enjoyed from screened in porch.

Large eat-in kitchen, 9 foot ceilings, formal dining room and parlor. Many updates incl. blown insulation and new windows. $190,000

“Rondale” Exquisite historic estate in a premier Stone Ridge location features a 1710 Dutch stone home with 2 bedroom guest house, 2 story horse barn, pond, stream, in-ground pool & distant Mohonk views. The 4 stall horse barn awaits your steeds. $1,850,000

Conveniently located in the center of Shokan, this 3 bd 3 ba, 6 year young home was meticulously built with pride with a gourmet kitchen, custom inlaid wood floors, radiant heat, outdoor wood furnace, and huge walk out basement. Matching one car garage/barn. $349,000

Sweet as can be. Follow the Lily of the Valley lined bluestone walkway up the landscaped yard to this elegant and welcoming home. On one of Kingston’s most desirable city blocks of historical and Victorian homes walking distance to the Rondout Creek. $299,000

Premier New Paltz locatiom in the Gatehouse community, on a cul-de-sac one mile to the village.

Open floor plan, great room with palladium windows overlooking large rear deck, solarium with indoor pool, 3 fireplaces, energy efficient systems, custom kitchen, heated 3 car garage. $1,200,000

Warm, inviting, and loaded with charm, this gracious Victorian home has been restored to its glory days. Dramatic entry, gleaming wideboard floors, 9 foot ceilings, lots of light. Deck overlooks seasonal stream. In the heart of High Falls, close to hiking trails, Mohonk Preserve, antique shops and boutiques. $313,000

A Woodstock vision. Take 25 acres & a 1700’s stone grainery and add open space upon open space culminating in a 3 story high octagonal light filled power center with a telescope for stargazing. Light bounces off polished wood surfaces inside. Extensive deck w/hot tub in total privacy & screenporch overlooking a pond & meadow. $685,000

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Magnificent views, 20 min to Windham & 35 to Albany.... surrounded by great golf courses, hiking and fishing. It does not get any better than this! Many major upgrades: new high efficiency boiler, whole house generator, air conditioning, appliances, hardwood floors & easy care landscaping. $350,000

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GRANd HistORic cOlONiAl iN MillBROOK cOuNtRysidE Circa 1810 classic home, carefully dismantled and skillfully rebuilt in the heart of the Millbrook countryside. Private, serene setting with lovely pastoral views, elegant rooms, 5 fireplaces and wide board floors. Beautiful 20’x 50’ heated Gunite swimming pool, 4 car garage with spacious 2nd floor living space. Post & beam barn. 53 acres of open rolling meadows with hedgerows, lawn, woodlands, stream & attractive pond. Offered at $5,000,000

NEtHERBlOOM FARM Exceptionally picturesque horse farm in Salt Point, NY, just 1.5 hrs north of NYC and 2 hrs south of Saratoga. 3 BR timber frame styled main residence, sited with fabulous views of the surrounding countryside and Catskill Mountains. 6-stall stable of the highest quality, well suited for thoroughbreds or hunter jumpers. 50+ rolling acres with 10 finely fenced paddocks, meticulously designed and maintained. Charming caretaker’s cottage. Additional 4-stall barn, sand riding ring and pond. Offered at $1,395,000

iMpREssiVE NEw cONstRuctiON Newly constructed reproduction Greek Revival perfectly sited on 17+ acres. Long, private driveway leads to beautiful setting and great views. Spacious, lightfilled interior with 4000 sq. ft. of living space, two fireplaces, gourmet kitchen and lovely covered porches. New build that captures the essence of historic architecture but provides all the comforts of a new home. Offered at $1,295,000

RAVENBROOK FARM Privately situated 60+ acre homestead in the Town of Clinton. 3900+ square foot residence, constructed in 2005. 48x48 barn with 8 stalls, heated tack room and 36x48 workshop. 5 fenced paddocks, several run-in sheds and dressage ring. Spectacular setting for relaxing, riding and grand entertaining. Offered at $1,275,000

BEAutiFul MillBROOK HOME on 21+ Private Acres Traditional c.1800 center hall colonial close to Rhinebeck. Impeccably maintained log home on park-like land at the end of a long driveway.

Light-filled & spacious w/soaring ceilings, large windows, hardwood floors, & French doors. 1st floor master & 2 guest BRs on 2nd floor. Attached 2 car garage and separate barn/workshop.

Offered at $895,000

GRANd BEEKMAN cENtER HAll cOlONiAl Circa 1800 Center Hall Colonial on beautiful property with pond, stone walls, period barn, garage and gardening shed. Countless original details including 11’ ceilings, detailed moldings, wide board flooring, a back staircase and multiple fireplaces. Some interior restoration needed. Newly painted exterior and well maintained grounds.

Offered at $495,000

MillBROOK VillAGE VictORiAN This delightful home is located on a quiet side street in the Village of Millbrook, one of Dutchess County’s most charming communities. Completely restored with many original details, beautiful wood flooring throughout and updated kitchen and baths.

Wonderfully landscaped yard with plenty of room for gardens or play area. Lovely front porch.

Oversized 2 car detached garage. Offered at $398,000

MillBROOK VillAGE BRicK & stONE HOME Beautifully maintained one level home located within walking distance to the delightful Village of Millbrook. Spacious, light filled rooms. Large picture windows with fabulous views of neighboring horse farm. Formal dining room, living room with fireplace and attractive granite kitchen. Enjoyable family room with doors to lovely sun room. Attached 2 car garage and two additional outbuildings with lots of potential uses. Offered at $379,000

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Cedar Beauty on 2 lovely woodland acres offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 Baths.

Open kitchen with stainless steel appliances, sun room, and cozy dining area for entertaining. Plenty of sleeping with 3 sets of bunks, Queen guest, Owner Suite with fireplace and gracious bath. All wood floors, double car garage, minutes to World Class Skiing at Windham Mountain. $499,000.

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This unique mountain home should be seen to be truly appreciated. Nestled on 39 acres of stone walls, open meadows with unobstructed views and a 2 acre trout pond. This 3 + br and 3.5 bth, offers hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, multiple fireplaces and plenty of sunlight.

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Elegant Lake front home! The moment you walk into the rich open spaces of this sophisticated home, you’re struck by the centered skylight in a wood paneled cathedral ceiling. The beautiful lake front cove through the transom doors is a perfect backdrop for the spectacular interior.

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Eight Acres,Two Lots, Seasonal River Views.

Possible Downing Landscape Plan. 6,000 sq ft Walk through backyard to the rail Modernist, with energy-conscious Main House, 1830 Victorian, redone as a 1930 trail in beautiful Gardiner. Move in features incl. full solar & high-effi Colonial fornew DuPont Eight Beds, Five Full to this almost home Heiress.

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HISTORIC 125 ACRE FARM that has been in the same family for many generations. Early farmhouse , several substantial outbuildings for farm animals and equipment or can be renovated for great studio space. Views of the Catskills from the back fields and access to the Rail Trail.

The property is a great mix of fields, woods and stone outcroppings.$595,000.

THIS STATELY PROPERTY, which consists of a beautiful farmhouse situated on 67 acres of private land is located on a desirable country road. It was brilliantly enlarged and extensively updated to reflect the needs of modern living.

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Grandmother’s Farm has been in the family since 1940. Late 1800s farmhouse loaded with charm and completely unspoiled with original wainscoting, hardwood and wide board floors, baseboards, crown moldings, doors and hardware. Lovely 3 season Florida room. Excellent bones. Antique furnishings negotiable. Spectacular original 2 story post and beam barn in excellent condition. 77 acres with majestic old shade trees, age old plantings, stream, rolling fields, pasture and distant Berkshire views. Minutes to Rhinebeck, less than 2 hours NYC. This property would make a fantastic working farm for animals, produce, flowers, baked goods, arts and crafts. Truly special and exclusively offered at $795,000.

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Have a Great Summer in this 8 year old beautifully built Colonial/Farmhouse with expansive views of the Shawangunk Ridge. Spacious 2,772 sq. ft.

EXPANSIVE VIEWS OF THE SHAWANGUNK RIDGE

5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Gourmet custom kitchen, ceramic tiled baths, hardwood floors, two fireplaces. There is a studio apt for guests or family.

The large dry basement is a huge unfinished space for living space or storage.

Big attic with skylights just itching to be finished. $510,000.

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The brick colonial is in immaculate condition 4 b/r, 1 bath, Two brick buildings

Picture perfect cape in Shokan offers so much space! Brand new kitchen w/ center island opening to great family room, perfect for keeping an eye on little ones! Very spacious den, w/ brick gas burning fireplace & living room. All w/ very tasteful wainscoting & 1st floor full bath & sun room overlooking private back yard and 15 x 33 new pool complete w/ Trex decking.

Upstairs has amazing built-ins, 4 great sized rooms & large bathroom! 1 car garage enters huge 1st floor laundry/mudroom. $309,000 MLS # 20133455

40 ft. x 60 ft, 2 stories high. massive wide beams, large paned windows, wide plank floors. no other property can match the views that this location has to offer. Today the Marina can house 60 boats.

This is a piece of the past that if restored could be the premier Saugerties destination: restaurant, b&b, hotel?

All offers considered. Offering price - $2,900,000

UNIQUE LIVING SPACE W/STUDIO

20133763

1883 church converted into living space and art studio. Bungalow included with sale. This property is so unique and is an artists dream! The studio boasta 1300sq ft of bright, high ceilings+ loft. much of the original details in tact: stained glass. wide pine flooring,

This is it! Great mother-daughter or single family colonial. In desirable Roosevelt Park Kingston. Features everything you would expect in a 1930s house. Fresh hardwood flooring, crown molding, dentil molding, classic staircase, wood burning fireplace, built-ins. Upstairs offers 3 nicely sized bedrooms & studio space offers 2 bedrooms perfect for mother in law or adult children. Fabulously flexible for today’s lifestyles! $339,900 MLS # 20133441

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room, computer room, full bath, office. Second level has 2 b/r, full bath, den, office, library. The living space can be set up to suit anyones needs. The studio can be what ever you wish. The bungalow in the rear is used as a workshop. The gardens are a delight with blue stone walkways meandering throughout the 3.56 acre property, huge bluestone quarry pit. Huge bluestone quarry pit. Beautiful mountian views. Very well maintained!

Offering price - $425,000

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1900 sq ft. of living area. Living room open to a Great working kitchen, large pantry, & island. Private dining

73-Acre Historic Estate with bridge to Hudson River Island. Mansion with 3 other Houses. Fields for Organic Gardens. Island has Sandy Beach for Swimming, Fishing, Boating, Nature Watching, etc. Great for Family or Corporate Compound.

Located on west side of the Hudson River near Berkshire Extension of NY Thruway. Price: $3,500,000.

SHAD ISLAND ESTATE

FreeStyle REALTY Susan Barnett

LiCenSed ReaL eState SaLeSpeRSon

CLOVER FIELDS FARM

264-Acre Farm located in the heart of Claverack’s Agricultural Lands.

Includes Dairy Barn, 2 Tenant Houses and Tractor Shed. Beautiful Views to the Catskills and Evening Sunsets. Great Farming Soils that could become Organic Croplands to support the Regional Restaurants and those in New York City and Boston. 10-minutes to Hudson and the Taconic Parkway. Price: $3,560,000.

Owners willing to consider Direct Financing to Qualified Buyers.

For further information and to schedule a tour contact:

Perfect Woodstock Weekender $239,000 Former artist cottage with 2 BR, adorable vintage bath and kitchen, 2 woodstoves, screened in extra living/dining, sunny meadow set high above the beautiful Sawkill Creek.

MANITOU REALTY BOX 10, HUDSON, NY 12534-0010 | 518.828.9064 | MANITOU.REALTY@VERIZON.NET

Just imagine what you can create with

120 beautiful acres.

Situated on both sides of a quiet country road, not far from the Village of Rhinebeck and less than two hours from New York City, this former Dairy Farm has been in the same family for generations. From the panoramic views of the Catskill Mountains and the Hudson Valley, on the East side of the road, to the lower rolling fields and pastures and the hedgerows in between on the West side, this is that wonderful country property you have been looking for.

Organic farm, horses, vineyards, it’s all up to you. The possiblities are endless.

A nineteenth century Farm-house, several barns and farm buildings complete the property.

Offered at $1,350,000.

Please contact Cynthia Fennell, Associate Broker, 914-409-5144

Exclusive Woodstock Address $1,290,000

Set on 48 acres with tall white birches bordering protected state land, mountain views, and the Mink Hollow Creek.

Screened porch, amazing kitchen overlooks open concept living and dining. Master bed and bath on the first floor. Lots of windows to bring nature inside and the privacy to enjoy it at one of Woodstock’s most exclusive addresses.

mywoodstockhome@gmail.com

mobile: 845-514-5360 www.freestylerealty.com 2 Old Forge Road, Woodstock NY 12498 upstate HOUSE

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Black Bear Hollow A NEW Manufactured Home Community

Less than 3 miles from the NYS Thruway Exit 19 and Uptown Kingston.

A serene and secluded natural setting, with walking trails, Bass Pond and Mohonk Mountain views.

845-339-5987 www.blackbearhollow.info Financing Available

Frank Tangredi

Realty Co., Inc.

(845) 566-8399 ∙ cell: (845) 541-4377 ∙ 1658 Route 300, Newburgh NY Looking for reliability, dedication and a positive first-time home buying experience you’ll never forget? Then call Frank... the only realtor that can be reached 24/7.

EXCLUSIVE wooded home site with your own stream! Minutes to New Paltz, commuter friendly, close to NYS Thru-way & Poughkeepsie train station. 10 minutes to the Mohonk Mountain House resort, as well as Minnewaska and the Mohonk Preserve. 2 zone electric installed, one for 4 bedroom house, the other for an outbuilding. The septic design is completed, the well is installed and has BOHA approval through 2015. $179,900

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Zero Net Energy Homes

Now Being Built in New Paltz!

Only minutes to the village of New Paltz, The Preserve at Mountain Vista offers beautiful and affordable ENERGY STAR® rated Zero Net Energy Homes. Now being built by Greenhill Contracting, each home will be capable of producing more energy each year than it consumes. That means no Heat and Electric Bills!* There is still time to make some building and decorating choices!

Prices starting at $399,900 for 2350 sq.ft. 3BR/2.5Bath with full basement & 2-car garage! 2-10 Acres Lots.

New York ENERGY STAR® Certified Homes resonate with positive energy!

High efficiency heating and cooling systems.

Save Money and the Environment. Enhanced air-sealing and insulation. $23,500 TAX CREDITS now available to Buyer

Specializing in fine Catskills properties and fishing real estate. www.CountryHouseRealty.net

845.985.5116 • 7991 State Route 55 • Grahamsville, NY

*ZNE is possible, but not guaranteed

CALL TODAY! 845-255-5634 www.GreenAcresNewPaltz.com

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Spinnaker Hill on Hudson new england Style HudSon riverfront Home witH private deep water dock, beacH, even a tiki bar witH electric fabulous 5 bedroom, 3 bath home, radiant heat; guest level with separate entrance plus separate one bedroom apartment, all designed to take full advantage of the majestic river view. and no train tracks! luxurious master bedroom suite features incredible private river front balcony, fireplace, master bath with two-person shower, coffee bar, heated towel bar, bidet, california walk-in closet, more. 90 minutes north of nyc; 20 minutes to poughkeepsie, metro north. looking for turnkey? furnishings and boat also available.

For a complete photo gallery and information, visit

www.spinnakerhillonhudson.com dianne minogue, associate broker: 914-204-7120 east fishkill brokerage, 1989 rt. 52, east fishkill, ny

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Le Grand Real Estate, Inc. 4 Enterprise Dr., Rhinebeck, NY • (845) 876-2630 • www.legrandrealty.com • e-mail: legrandinc@aol.com

Milan Historic stage stop 1850’s stage stop. 9 bedrooms on 60 acres with beautiful 5 acre pond, 4 rented bungalows. Was formerly a boys summer camp and a retreat for the Metropolitan Opera. Needs TLC but a great buy. Just off the Taconic Parkway.

Offered at $695,000.

red Hook estate House 4 bedroom custom colonial on 8 private acres. 4,500 square feet, top quality, custom built by area’s master builder. Walking distance to village. Granite counter tops, top grade appliances and wood floors. In-ground pool, barns and outbuildings. Offered @ 899,000.

Milan Charming 3 bedroom country ranch on 5 private acres. Large country porch on property and stream with small pond meanders through property. Open living area minutes to Taconic parkway. RED HOOK SCHOOLS. Priced to sell at $285,000

clerMont FarM Located in historic Clermont just over the border from Dutchess Co. Has 95 acres of land with Catskill views and a charming 1900’s 4 bedroom eyebrow colonial with ample road frontage. Large barn and outbuildings. Estate needs some TLC but a great value offered at $695,000.

Milan Large 3 bedroom ranch, stone fireplace, wood floors & two car attached garage on 3 acres with 500 feet LAKE FRONTAGE on small private lake, great for swimming or boating. Priced to sell @ 297,500.

Milan Historic 6 bedroom colonial farm house, with original detail retained, on 150 acres. Land is beautiful and home is in excellent condition and subdividable. Has large barns and outbuildings as well as a tennis court. Close to Taconic parkway and 5 minutes from Rhinebeck. Priced right at $1,790,000.

Visit us at www.legrandrealty.com • e-mail: legrandinc@aol.com

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CORNELIUS VANBUREN

Executive –stylish Ranch on 1.1 acres on quiet & private cul-de-sac, close to Uptown Kingston. New custom kitchen with Cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances, 6-burner stove & 2 ovens, granite countertops, tile from Tuscany; dining area that matches kitchen cabinets & countertop; 3 spacious BRs and a fourth BR for guests, Large great room/LR with cathedral ceilings & FP and bar with French doors that open to new 20x24 euro-style deck; new 3-car garage with upstairs storage; new master bathroom with REAL ESTATE steam shower, heated tile floor, granite countertop & double sink; large walk-in closet off of master bedroom, 2 modern/ retro style bathrooms. shed; fenced vegetable garden. More improvements (845) 338-0571 on file. Great home for entertaining. www.vetererealestate.com Convenient to Thruway.

37 B roa dway, Ki ngston, ny asking $349,900

This 1740 traditional English Georgian Stone house was featured in Architectural Digest and retains most of its’ original features, including original wide-board floors, tiger maple staircase and hardware. A Designated Historic Home, it features 3 working fireplaces plus an original hearth FP with a BeeHive Oven. The beautifully landscaped Japanese Gardens offer a Koi Pond with waterfall, fountain and footbridge leading to a rock garden and spacious backyard.

Too many details to describe; it must be seen. $455,000.

VICTORIA V. HOYT ASSOC. BROKER, GRI CELL:

845-389-9650

VHOYT@HVC.RR.COM

WINMORRISONREALTY.COM

(845) 339-1144 63 JOHN STREET, KINGSTON, NY

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Uncommon Rentals.

Unmatched Luxury.

Under New Management!

VINEYARD COMMONS Highland, NY

Welcome to Vineyard Commons. The luxury, maintenance-free rental community for active adults (55+). We offer several floor plans in two and three-bedroom designs, including granite countertops, 9 ft. ceilings and wood laminate floors.

Our Resident Amenities Include: Indoor pool and spa, fitness center, tennis courts, walking trail and putting green, theater and gourmet restaurant. We’re located in the heart of the scenic Hudson River Valley, where you can easily explore Woodbury Commons, New Paltz, Rhinebeck, Woodstock, Hyde Park, Poughkeepsie and the many wineries, shops and area attractions. Visit Vineyard Commons today

and you’ll agree, it’s as far from common as apartment living can be.

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FIRST CHOICE REALTY

HeatherCronerRealEstate.com | SothebysRealty.com | VictoriaWilkinsonRealEstate.com

TOWN OF NEWBURGH

Mixed use commercial building on the corner of highly visible highway. 4 apartments and a separate 4 room office suite.

Large separate storage area. Needs work but priced below market value. Owner financing available. $219,800

Artfully uniting extraordinary properties with extraordinary lives.

Elegant 1868 stone country manor house, beautifully renovated with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4 fireplaces, a library, a conservatory, and over 9ft high ceilings, set on over 13 parc-like acres just a few minutes to the village of Stone Ridge and 2 hrs to Manhattan.

LAKE KATRINE Live for free or make additional income with this 3 bedroom/2 bath house with separate efficiency and 2 bedroom mobile home. No major issues just needs updating. $159,900

Offered at $1,195,000. U.C MLS#20131626, Sotheby’s ID#4390490.

Representing fine properties in the Hudson River Valley for over three decades.

MID-HUDSON VALLEY LAND FOR SALE

ContaCt listing agent:

Victoria Wilkinson

Beacon: 1 acre flag lot - $79,000, Wappingers Falls: 4.2 acres - $159,900, Marlboro: 32 acres - $174,900, 5 acres - $54,900, 3 1+ acre lots - $34,900.

DIANE M. FEILEN broker

assoCiate Broker

845 688 7685 email: victoriajenifer@earthlink.net

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Patricia A. Hinkein Realty 19 Church Ave, Germantown, NY (518) 537-4888 www.hinkeinrealty.com Family Compound in estate location. Main house, 2 BR guest house, caretaker’s cottage, gunite pool with retro poolhouse, turn of the century barn on 9.16 acres. Main house features easy one story living with spacious vaulted ceiling FR, 3 BR/2 B, wood flrs, central air, patio. Pool house has an entertainment area with bar, baths & sauna.

Detached garage. Pond. Views of picturesque horse farm & surrounded by protected land. $775,000

Custom built Victorian on 8.3 totally private acres. Charming house with over 2500 sq feet of livingarea features 9 foot ceilings, wood flrs, stained glass windows, french doors, fireplace, crown moldings, 3 BR/2.5 B, mediaroom, wraparound & screened porch, large studio/familyroom in upper level, attached garage.

Seasonal Mountain views with a long tree lined drive.

Secluded yet an easy walk to the village of Germantown. $ 375,000

Immaculately maintained Ranch on a quiet country road. House features wood flrs throughout, light filled LR, wonderful open Kit/DA with built-ins, 3 BRs, FR with fplc, 2 car garage, a covered patio open to the inground pool.

Landscaped grounds. Plus a 2 BR mobile home for additonal livingarea or an income source.

Quiet country setting yet close to school, park & town amenities. Truly move in! $259,000

Updated 1890 Four Bedroom Farmhouse with direct frontage on the Kinderhook Creek. Over 2100 sq ft of livingarea this spacious home includes a large Kit with diningarea, LR, FR, MBR with bath on the 1st floor, 3 good size bedrooms & bath on 2nd floor, wood floors, updated mechanicals, covered patio in the back with stream views. Spacious back yard.

Potential mother-daughter with separate entrance. $199,000

PRUDENTIAL NUTSHELL REALTY

WWW.NUTSHELLREALTY.COM Accord, NY | 800 Queens Highway MODERN MEETS ANTIQUE! Masterfully renovated stone farmhouse set on 10 private acres with luxurious amenities. The outdoor space is perfect for entertaining with heated in-ground pool and cabana, hot tub, stocked pond and waterfall. The interior reveals a true cook’s kitchen w professional stove, copper topped bar area and wonderful dining space. Private master suite with steam shower and 3 BR guest wing. Enjoy evenings by the stone fireplace in the bright living room or 4 season sun room. Two car garage and large Dutch barn in excellent condition complete this special property. Under 2 hours to NYC and minutes to Mohonk Preserve and Minnewaska State Park. $1,089,000.

Marbletown, NY | 127 Krom Road SECLUDED SHANGRI-LA Set amidst a combination of 24 wooded and pastoral acres at the end of a dead-end road, this charming farm property offers privacy and elegant country living. The 1930 stone Cape has hardwood floors, an inviting 3 season porch, large living room with fireplace, dramatic dining room with vaulted ceiling and includes a large master suite. For the horse lover, there is a 24 X 100 custom designed horse barn including 5 Loddon stalls, heated tack room, wash stall and bathroom flanked by a matching building with additional stalls, hay storage and a book lined study/studio. Plenty of grazing room in the 3 large paddocks. This is a magical property only minutes to Stone Ridge and High Falls and under 2 hours to NYC. Mohonk and Minnewaska State Parks within a half hour. $1,200,000.

845-687-2200 www.nutshellrealty.com

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS A.O.K. Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 John A. Alvarez and Sons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Adams Interior Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 After the Barn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Alfalla’s Well Drilling and Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Alfandre Architecture, PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Associated Lightning Rod Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Atlantic Custom Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover Augustine Landscaping & Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Greenwich Winter Antiques Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Bialecki and Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Black Bear Hollow,llc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Brainard Ridge Reatly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Cabinet Designers, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Catskill Action Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Chronogram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . 56/64 Country House Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Hudson Valley Skin Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Domus Studios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Eco Architect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Evolve Design Showrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Finch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 First Choice Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Frank Tangredi Realty Co. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Galati Pools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Gardens at Rhinebeck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Gary Dimauro Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Gate House Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 George Cole Auctioneers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 George T. Whalen Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Ghent Wood Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Giselle Ulmo Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Glenn’s Wood Sheds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Halstead Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Helen Coyle Bergstein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Helsmoortel Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Herzogs True Value Home Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 HH Hill Realty Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Hometown Bank of the Hudson Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Houlihan Lawrence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Hudson Solar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Hudson Valley Closets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Hudson Valley Sunrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Hunters Chase at Litchfield . . . . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover John A. Alvarez & Sons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 John J. Lease Realtors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Kevin Gremli Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Lawrence O’Toole Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Le Grand Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Manitou Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Mari Kirwood’s Design Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 MarkJames & Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Mary Collins Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Mary M. Orapello, Murphy Realty Group . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Vineyard Commons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/68 Mercedes Ross, Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty . . . 59 Mondello Upstate Properties, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Murphy Realty Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 New York Designer Fabric Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Northern Dutchess Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Old Ghent Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Orange County Golf Carts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Patricia A. Hinkein Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Paula Redmond Real Estate Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Peaslee Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Peggy Lampman Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Phinney Design Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Prudential Nutshell Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Rhinebeck Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Richard Miller, AIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Rudolf Steiner School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 RUPCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Schneider, Pfahl and Rahme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Snorkel Hot Tubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Suny Ulster Continuing & Professional Education . . . . . 6 Susan Barnett, Freestyle Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 The Kinderhook Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Traditions Linens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Ulster Savings Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Upstate House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20/69 Vetere Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Victoria V. Hoyt, Win Morrison Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Victoria Wilkinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Wall Street Abstract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 WCW Kitchens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Wendie Reid Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Westwood Metes & Bounds Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-47 Westwood Metes & Bounds Realty . . . . . . . . Front Cover Will III House Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 William Wallace Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Williams Lumber & Home Center . Inside Front Cover/19 Willow Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Win Morrison Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

MAP OF THE REGION Kinderhook Coxsackie Windham

Ghent

Cairo

GREENE

Hudson

Catskill

COLUMBIA

Hunter

DELAWARE

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Chatham

MASSACHUSETTS

Fleishmanns Livingston Margaretville

Shandaken Phoenicia

Saugerties

Red Hook Kingston

Rhinebeck

ULSTER Stone Ridge

Liberty Fallsburg

PENNSYLVANIA

DUTCHESS

New Paltz

Ellenville

SULLIVAN

Highland

Monticello

CONNECTICUT Millbrook

Hyde Park

87

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Millerton

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Ashokan

RKWAY

Woodstock

Poughkeepsie LaGrange

Thompson

Wappingers Falls Pawling Beacon

Newburgh 84

Middletown

84

Cornwall-on-Hudson

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ORANGE Harriman

Peekskill

Warwick Stony Point New City

NEW JERSEY

ROCKLAND Nyack

Yorktown Heights

Croton-on-Hudson

WESTCHESTER Ossining Tarrytown

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