Photo-Illustration: Curbed; Picture: Compass Part of living in New York City is thinking about moving out of New york city City. Monthly, we’ll round up the very best listings within travelling (ish) distance, locations where entire homes opt for the expense of a “junior one-bedroom” (or less) but you’ll have to repair your own toilet.
This month, we have 2 flavors of farmhouse and a modern home in the woods.
Three-bedroom, two-bath; $945,000
The lofted barn studio featured in this listing image includes a second home. Image: Compass This farmhouse, built in the 1850s, has actually preserved its sporadic, kerosene-lamp-era atmosphere, and that’s a good idea. Initial hand-hewn wood beams and large floorboards make the space feel lived-in and ageless, while the Bertazzoni range in the cooking area, Miele washer-dryer, and central air conditioning feel … now. Honestly, the cooking area is the highlight here– the green cabinets and black soapstone counter tops are a beautiful set. Excellent windows therein, too. Millwork and built-ins are beautifully maintained somewhere else in the house, and the ceilings in two of the upstairs bedrooms are sky-high. The floors in those are likewise painted– the result is pleasing. Another thing to love: There’s a completed barn studio with a lofted bed room, kitchenette, and bathroom for guests, work-live, whatever. It’s definitely above the typical home price for the location, however it’s also basically 2 houses in one.
How do I return to the city?
It’s a 15-minute drive to the Hudson Amtrak, then a two-hour train trip.
What do I do if I live there?
There’s a brand-new dining establishment called Nines where Gaskins as soon as was. Check it out.
Four-bedroom, four-bath: $2,800,000
The painted bricked-in fireplace displayed in this listing picture
adds to the beauty. Photo: Compass Another 1850s farmhouse, this time cream colored and more Little House on the Grassy field than the above. Frankly, it appears like an inn. There’s a wraparound patio with room for an entire dining setup to ignore the substantial yard and a barn out back. Inside, it’s warm wood, wide-plank floorings, and thoughtful touches like a sweet little mural on the bricked-in fireplace next to the kitchen. However do not fret, there’s a wood-burning stove right beside it, and the living-room has a Rumford-style fireplace.The bed rooms are big and intense, with broad planks and more painted floors. The main suite includes its own soaking tub and radiant heated floors. The Dutch barn is 3 stories and could quickly fit an entire wedding reception within, contributing to the impression that this is type of a hotel-y home. We have not even gotten to the saltwater pool with a built-in deck, the stone outdoor patio, and the greenhouse. Looks like a good life.
How do I get back to the city?
It’s a 20-minute drive to the Rhinecliff Amtrak, then a two-hour train trip.
What do I do if I live there?
Go apple picking at Grieg Farm.
Three-bedroom, two-bath; $949,000
The townhouse featured in this listing photo features
a three-car garage. Picture: Compass Perhaps typical of Hudson, this place was as soon as a single-family, then transformed to a multi-family, and is now brought back to a single-family. It’s the dream of New York City townhouse living, however in a little upstate town and for about the cost of a middling two-bedroom in Park Slope. The house is essentially painted all white all over but somehow leaves being bland. Inside, the textures throughout the home– the lived-in wood floorings, millwork throughout, mantel on the living-room fireplace– assist the paint job feel more blank canvas than sterile. The kitchen, which opens up into the backyard, is perhaps the very best part, with stainless-steel appliances, an eat-in table, and a tin backsplash. There’s a claw-foot tub and rain shower in the primary-suite bathroom. It’s still on the expensive side, even for Hudson, however it looks turnkey and comes with a three-car garage. (Not that you’ll need it– you’re best in the middle of town.)
How do I return to the city?
Walk to the Amtrak station and take a two-hour train ride.
What do I do if I live there?
Get a book and a beer at Spotty Dog. Enjoy Kitty’s once it resumes.
Three-bedroom, three-bath; $1,795,000
The vaulted ceilings and high windows included in this listing picture generate light. Photo: Compass
A house created by architect Marica McKeel in 2016 and organized as a C-shape around an interior courtyard. The interiors are all clean lines, and the vaulted ceilings and oversize windows bring a sense of openness. The area mixes into the greenery, with a wraparound deck that overlooks 6 acres of forest. The heated concrete floorings are a great touch, as is the Morso wood-fired stove in the living-room. There’s both a claw-foot tub inside and a jacuzzi outside, so you can choose your soaking preference. Your home is actually part of a “low-key HOA” of 5 McKeel-designed homes in the location, so you can feel confident that your next-door neighbors share your taste (we’re joking!). It’s an actually easy construct with a charming use of materials, and the woods include texture and heat. There’s a whole-house generator, main AC/heat, and mini-splits to keep things feeling comfortable no matter the weather condition.
How do I return to the city?
It has to do with a two-and-a-half-hour drive.
What do I do if I live there?
Go hiking around Lake Minnewaska. Maybe meet your low-key neighbors.
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