4 Beds
4 Baths
4,596 SqFt
4 Beds
4 Baths
4,596 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,596 sqft
Price per Sqft $388
MLS Listing ID 20254735
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1876
Annual Tax Amount $28,072
Tax Year 28072
Lot Size 0.500 Acres
Acres 0.5
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Hudson Valley Catskills Region Multiple List Service (Ulster County Board of REALTORS®)
Property Description
A rare architectural icon, The Rifton is a masterfully restored stone church originally built in 1876, now transformed into an extraordinary single-family residence with a dedicated gallery/studio/work-from-home wing. Nestled in Ulster Park, just minutes from Kingston, this one-of-a-kind property has garnered international acclaim, with features in Dwell Magazine, Inside+Out Upstate and leading design publications - celebrated for its sensitive preservation and inspired reinvention.
Inside, the dramatic great room unfolds beneath soaring 30-foot ceilings, where exposed beams and original rough-hewn stone walls create a breathtaking sense of scale and history. An open wood-fired stone hearth anchors the space, inviting intimate gatherings beneath cathedral proportions. A wall of glass opens to a deck perched in the trees with views stretching toward the Wallkill River - blurring the line between nature, history and modern luxury.
The home offers four bedrooms across three floors - two of which are en suite, balancing grandeur with warmth, livability and privacy. A fully renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances provides access to the side yard for al fresco dining. Updated bathrooms introduce modern comfort with a restrained, timeless touch, while details such as a classic clawfoot tub nod to the building's 19th-century origins.
An entire wing unfolds as a dramatic, light-filled studio and gallery space, defined by soaring stone walls, exposed beams, and multiple mezzanine levels connected by a striking steel spiral stair. The volume and layout naturally support art installations, exhibitions, workshops, wellness or movement practices, private events, and refined professional use, offering rare flexibility rarely found in a single-family residence. Visually stunning yet highly functional, this extraordinary space allows creativity, hosting, and work to coexist seamlessly -making The Rifton a true destination for artists, educators, and visionaries.
Perfectly positioned between New Paltz, Rosendale, and Kingston, The Rifton sits at the crossroads of the Hudson Valley's most dynamic cultural and outdoor destinations. Enjoy easy access to waterfront destinations + dining, the Kingston marina, historic districts, and an extensive network of hiking trails - all within 90 minutes of NYC and a convenient drive to Metro-North.
At once a home, a creative sanctuary, and a celebrated work of adaptive reuse, The Rifton offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a piece of Hudson Valley history - reimagined for modern life.
Location
State NY
County Ulster
Area Esopus
Zoning R40
Rooms
Basement Crawl Space
Interior
Interior Features Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Chandelier, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork, Pantry, Professional Suite, Smart Home, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring Hardwood, Tile
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Great Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
Fireplace Yes
Laundry Lower Level, Other
Exterior
Exterior Feature Garden, Lighting, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Smart Lock(s)
View Trees/Woods
Roof Type Other
Porch Deck
Garage No
Building
Lot Description Back Yard, Few Trees, Garden, Landscaped, Native Plants, Private, Rock Outcropping, Wooded
Story 3
Foundation Stone
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Well
Level or Stories Three Or More
Schools
High Schools Kingston Consolidated
School District Kingston Consolidated
Others
Tax ID 71.1-2-62
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