5 Beds
2 Baths
2,581 SqFt
5 Beds
2 Baths
2,581 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Pending
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,581 sqft
Price per Sqft $232
MLS Listing ID 20253884
Style Greek Revival
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Year Built 1794
Annual Tax Amount $9,141
Tax Year 9141
Lot Size 116.620 Acres
Acres 116.62
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Hudson Valley Catskills Region Multiple List Service (Ulster County Board of REALTORS®)
Property Description
The Harpersfield/Stamford residence of Colonel John Harper - the town's founding namesake - represents one of the Catskills' most significant historic offerings and stands as a living record of regional heritage. Architectural enthusiasts will appreciate the Federal-style rear (circa 1794) and Greek Revival front (circa 1845), reflecting two eras of masterful craftsmanship. The home is an exceptional blend of architecture, history, and landscape. Its most unique feature: rare wall murals by LaMont Warner, head draftsman and designer for American Arts & Crafts legend Gustav Stickley, which transform the entry into a living work of art and offer a glimpse into the decorative arts of the early 20th century.
The property beautifully balances history and modern living. Wide-plank floors, hand-hewn beams, original woodwork, and multiple fireplaces anchor the interiors with timeless warmth, while the Wolf-equipped chef's kitchen with Mission-style cherry cabinetry, custom granite farm sink, cedar-lined pantry, and Vermont Soapstone stove forms the heart of the home. Five bedrooms - including a newly finished two-room suite - and two recently renovated spa-like bathrooms (one with a sauna) ensure comfort and privacy for family and guests. Modern updates such as spray-foam insulation, a CWC septic, and high-speed fiber internet provide ease behind the scenes.
Outdoors, the craftsmanship continues in stone: a sweeping bluestone patio with outdoor fireplace, dramatic hand-stacked retaining walls, and stone-capped steps embody the Catskills tradition of building with the land itself. Mature maples and curated landscaping frame 116+ acres of meadows, trails, and woodlands, while NYS Forever Wild land across the road guarantees preservation of the views. Outbuildings include a sugar sap house, original outhouse, ice house, and woodworking studio. An extraordinary opportunity to own a piece of Catskills history, designed for modern living. This is not simply a home but a legacy estate - a place where art, architecture, and nature exist in perfect conversation.
Location
State NY
County Delaware
Area Harpersfield
Zoning 123889
Rooms
Basement Full, Partial
Interior
Interior Features Sauna
Heating Baseboard, Forced Air, Oil
Flooring Tile, Wood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Fireplace Yes
Exterior
Porch Patio
Garage No
Building
Lot Description Landscaped
Foundation Stone
Sewer Engineered Septic
Water Well
Architectural Style Greek Revival
Schools
High Schools Stamford Central Schools
School District Stamford Central Schools
Others
Tax ID 40.-1-84.1
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
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