For $795K, This 1865 Greek Revival Farmhouse Could Be Your Escape From New York
A 21st-century addition expands the original footprint and connects to a new stone patio.
A 21st-century addition expands the original footprint and connects to a new stone patio.
If you're looking for an escape from New York City, this renovated farmhouse near Taghkanic, New York, might just fit the bill. The Greek Revival-style home sits on eight quiet acres and features an original section dating back to 1865, as well as a modern addition completed in 2000. Together, the two halves of the home form a T-shaped floor plan that privileges sunlight with multiple exposures and numerous windows in every room.
Built in 1865, this modernized farmhouse is located about two hours by car from midtown Manhattan and 15 minutes from many popular towns along the Hudson River. A covered porch extends from the original section of the home and runs along the side of a modern addition.
Photo by James Autery
Accessible from the front porch, a spacious dining area boasts nine-foot ceilings, as well as original wide-plank hardwood floors and moldings. Updates include contemporary fixtures, as well as new windows and doors throughout the home.
Photo by James Autery
Along the lower level, a dining area, formal entryway, and living room occupy the original section of the home, while the new addition contains a modern and spacious chef's kitchen. Upstairs, a private bedroom suite and two additional bedrooms are positioned along three sides of a central staircase. In total, the home offers 2,200 square feet of space, including three bedrooms and two full bathrooms.
A formal entryway and staircase are located in the center of the original section, with the dining and living rooms located on opposite sides . The home's previous owners painted some of the hardwood floors white.
Photo by James Autery
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