717 County Route 7 Gallatin, NY 12567

This classic 19th century farmhouse in the quiet country hamlet of Gallatinville has undergone a complete transformation. With a designer's eye, 19th century details of wide board floors and beams are retained and blended with sublime, modern comforts. Soft colors bathe the house throughout, including the spacious light filled living room. The kitchen and dining area is anchored by a large antique wood island with a copper prep sink. Stainless steel fronted cabinets with unique, soft hued lilac marble counters and shelves offer storage and prep space. Top of the line appliances include a five burner Bertazzoni gas stove, a wonderful Smeg refrigerator and an Asko dishwasher. Kitchen details include 19th century wainscotting, tumbled marble backsplash and brass faucets on both sinks. Stunning 19th century Eastlake double doors open to the stone patio for outdoor dining and entertaining. Rounding out the first floor is a tiled full bath with a heated floor and vintage pedestal sink. A separate laundry room with storage has a French door leading to the back garden. The natural wood stairs lead up to the wide center hall, three bedrooms and two additional full baths. The ensuite primary bedroom has ample room for a king size bed and a seating area. A distinctive walk-in closet with windows on two sides has space for clothes and a work area. The ensuite full bath is newly tiled, has a custom designed sink resting on a marble topped repurposed vanity and a heated towel rack. Two additional bedrooms share the hall bath with a charming vintage claw foot tub, twin sinks with custom designed chrome bases and a heated terrazzo tile floor. Outside are perennial gardens, a stone patio with blue stone edging, a fire pit for chilly evenings, a vintage soapstone double sink for gardening, a shed for storage or chickens. Custom designed lighting throughout the house. New energy efficient heat pumps for heat and a/c, new electric, dry proofed basement, new hot water heater, the list goes on. Outside, an electrical & propane hook up available for an automatic generator. A fantastic location just around the corner from the Roe Jan Creek, an area ideal for walks or bike riding. Less than 5 minutes to the Ancram Little Store for coffee, breakfast & sandwiches or the Ancram Opera House for entertainment. Less than 15 minutes the noted Hillrock Distillery in Ancram & to Pine Plains for shops, cafe, wine shop & the acclaimed Stissing House Restaurant. 25 minutes to Red Hook or Hudson shops, restaurants & Amtrak for a 2 hour ride to NYC. Close to farms for local produce, lakes, golf, skiing, hiking & much more. A beautifully designed & renovated country home that can be purchased furnished.