1 Bed
1 Bath
450 SqFt
1 Bed
1 Bath
450 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 450 sqft
Price per Sqft $555
MLS Listing ID 20251556
Style Other
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Year Built 1855
Annual Tax Amount $595
Tax Year 595
Lot Size 10,018 Sqft
Acres 0.23
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Hudson Valley Catskills Region Multiple List Service (Ulster County Board of REALTORS®)
Property Description
Step into a living piece of history on Dry Brook Road in bucolic Hardenburgh NY. Formerly, the quiet hamlet of Seager, today it consists of only one house and a hiking trailhead for the Seager West Branch Trail! This lovingly preserved one-room schoolhouse, circa 1845, is a true Catskills unicorn - the kind of magical, storybook property that rarely comes to market. It has only had two stewards in 170 years. This enchanting escape has been owned by a renowned historian who cherished its heritage. Now, for the first time in decades, it's available for a new owner - someone who values authenticity, and the beauty of the past.
Set on just .23 acres (yes, she's petite!), this historic schoolhouse once taught generations of local kids. There is a separate sleeping quarter with a full bathroom and a massive window facing the babbling Hanyes Hollow Stream (not included on sq footage). Imagine waking up to birdsong, sunlight glinting off the stream, and the quiet of the mountains all around you. An updated CWC septic allows future owners to expand the living area if desired.
What truly sets this property apart is its extraordinary context: while the property itself is small, it's surrounded by a mind-blowing 5,000+ acres of private Gould family land, You won't see a neighbor for miles. Rooted in the history of the Catskills, this little gem is anchored to the Haynes Hollow Stream (it literally flows past your back door) before joining the historic Dry Brook Stream nearby. It's peaceful, picturesque, and ridiculously special. .
This is a once-in-a-generation kind of place—quirky, soulful, and impossible to replicate. A creative sanctuary and premium heritage property for those who collect experiences and appreciate the rare and unusual. Whether you're a writer, artist, historian, or simply a dreamer, the Seager Schoolhouse is a place to disconnect from the world and reconnect with what matters.
Unspoiled. Irreplaceable. Utterly unforgettable.
*cash sale only. proof of funds required by seller to set an appointment
Location
State NY
County Ulster
Area Hardenburgh
Zoning res
Interior
Heating Baseboard, Fireplace(s)
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Exterior
View Water
Roof Type Asphalt
Porch Deck, Front Porch
Garage No
Building
Lot Description Private, See Remarks
Foundation Stone
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Well
Architectural Style Other
Schools
High Schools Margaretville Central Schools
School District Margaretville Central Schools
Others
Tax ID 11.3.3.15
Acceptable Financing Cash
Listing Terms Cash