5 Beds
3 Baths
4,006 SqFt
5 Beds
3 Baths
4,006 SqFt
Open House
Sat Jun 06, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,006 sqft
Price per Sqft $348
MLS Listing ID 20262870
Style Traditional
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Year Built 1860
Annual Tax Amount $11,532
Tax Year 11532
Lot Size 1.300 Acres
Acres 1.3
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Hudson Valley Catskills Region Multiple List Service (Ulster County Board of REALTORS®)
Property Description
.Don't miss an opportunity to own one of the most stately and desirable properties in the historic and charming Village of Kinderhook, the former home of Martin Van Buren, the Eighth President of the United States. Tucked in the center of the historic district, steps from the Village
Square, sits a grand early Nineteenth Century colonial, on 1.3 private acres, which harkens back to a bygone era. The eighteen room home's distinctive features include a large front porch, nine
over six windows, seven mantels, period moldings, vintage hardware, soaring ceilings, shiplap, built-in cabinets and bookshelves, and beautifully refinished classic wood floors. The owners have maintained the historic character of the home while updating the kitchen and baths to provide functionality and modern conveniences.
The first floor is ideal for entertaining. Enter through the original eight panel front door to find the center hall complete with refinished narrow wood floors and a classic staircase with
newel post. To the left of the entry hall is a huge parlor with large windows, hardwood floors, and beautiful woodwork. The hardwood floors, woodwork, and large windows continue into the adjacent formal dining room with original crystal chandelier. To the right of the entry hall is another large room with narrow board floors, vintage woodwork, and large windows, including a splendid bay window which floods the room with light. An impressive gathering room with architectural details, wide board floors and a crystal chandelier anchor the space at the rear of the entry hall. Also on the first floor is an eat in kitchen with vintage coffered ceiling, large pantry with hoosier and open shelving, full laundry room with farm sink, half bath with classic tile floor, a spacious bedroom with period lighting and wide board floors, a separate dressing room with built-in cabinet, a mudroom, a heated screen porch, and an office with separate entrance.
The second floor contains an immense primary bedroom with double closets, two additional large bedrooms with walk-in closets, and an ensuite bedroom with separate dressing room with vanity. A bath with a marble floor, updated shower, and period vanity service the three front bedrooms. The ensuite bedroom is serviced by a private bath with a marble floor, shower, and soaking tub. The ensuite can also be accessed by a private back staircase. There is a walk-up attic for ample storage, and a two-story mortise and tendon barn suitable for a workshop, additional storage or as a two-car garage. The private lot consists of 1.3 grassy acres of flat land
with gardens, shade trees, and lots of wide-open spaces. There is ample room for a pool.
The property is convenient to Hudson, Chatham, Albany, Troy, the Catskill Mountains and the Berkshires and easily accessible by car or train to New York City and Boston. It is a short walk to restaurants, coffee shops, a seasonal farmer's market, the post office, churches, art galleries, shops, parks, a museum, a garden center, an orchard, a yoga studio, the Kinderhook Creek boat launch, the Hudson River Valley Greenway, and all of the wonderful activities, concerts and events that make the Village of Kinderhook such a special place. Seize
the opportunity to own a truly special property in a truly unique place before it is too late. Call to make an appointment for a private showing.
Location
State NY
County Columbia
Area Kinderhook
Zoning 02
Rooms
Basement Partial
Interior
Interior Features 3 Seasons Room, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Chandelier, Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets, Pantry, Recreation Room
Heating Hot Water
Cooling ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Multi Units, See Remarks
Flooring Hardwood, Wood
Fireplace No
Laundry Main Level, See Remarks
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
Garage Description 2.0
Utilities Available Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Phone Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Roof Type Asphalt
Porch Patio, Rear Porch, Screened
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage Yes
Building
Lot Description Front Yard, Garden, Interior Lot, Many Trees
Story 2
Foundation Stone, See Remarks
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Public
Architectural Style Traditional
Level or Stories Bi-Level
Schools
High Schools Ichabod Crane
School District Ichabod Crane
Others
Tax ID 43.16-1-52
Acceptable Financing Contract
Listing Terms Contract
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