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Listed by Jessica Bennett • William Pitt Sothebys International Realty
$ 1,089,000
Est. payment | /mo
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,556 SqFt
$ 1,089,000
Est. payment | /mo
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,556 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Other Types
Sub Type Multi Family
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,556 sqft
Price per Sqft $306
MLS Listing ID 156984
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1850
Lot Size 5.000 Acres
Property Sub-Type Multi Family
Property Description
Blinkbonnie - Historic Hudson Valley Estate with Mountain ViewsNestled on 5 acres with sweeping views of the Catskills, Blinkbonnie - Gaelic for Glimpse of Beauty'' is a rare blend of historic charm and modern updates. This Greek Revival home, built circa 1850 and thoughtfully expanded in 1915 by noted architect Albert W. Fuller, offers rich architectural detail and timeless elegance.Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the home features 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, quarter-sawn oak floors, original wavy glass windows, and two vintage clawfoot tubs. A spacious dining room retains its original butler's call button, while two French doors open to a beautiful three-season sunroom with limestone floors and artisan glass.The layout is highly adaptable, with a rear wing offering a separate entrance, ideal for a guest suite, office, short-term rental, or multi-use living. The large 19th-century peg-constructed barn, currently an antiques shop, offers flexible space for creative or business pursuits.Mature gardens bloom across the seasons daffodils, lilacs, hydrangeas, and more, while mornings reveal mist rising from the Hudson River.Located just minutes from Albany, Amtrak, and top-rated schools, with easy access to Hudson, Saratoga, and NYC. A truly special property ready for its next chapter.
Location
State NY
County Rensselaer
Interior
Heating Oil
Exterior
Roof Type Metal
Building
Foundation Stone
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Well
Schools
School District East Greenbush