Welcome to this highly anticipated listing in one of the Hudson Valley’s most desirable locations. Only minutes from the buzzy, beloved hamlet of Germantown, and a short stroll to the banks of the Hudson River, a vintage farmhouse has been soulfully restored and expanded for modern living. This private home is set back on two acres with Catskill views and vintage barns.
403 Northern Boulevard combines a newly built contemporary house with an impeccably restored vintage farmhouse. The addition, bathed in natural light, was designed in the vernacular of the region’s 19th Century farmhouses and barns. The main living spaces showcase modern design in contrast with a hand-crafted restoration of a classic 1840s Eyebrow Colonial, all flawlessly executed by a celebrated multi-generational family of carpenters and builders.
One enters the house into a modern open kitchen, with 9-1/2 foot ceilings. Minimalist grey slab cabinets meet customized reverse-beveled black granite counters, including a massive waterfall-style island that seats four. Outfitted with high-end appliances, the chef’s kitchen includes Wolf double ovens and 36-inch induction cooktop, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Asko dishwasher, and Sharp microwave drawer. In addition to ample cabinet space, there is a walk-in pantry large enough for a second full-sized refrigerator.
Adjacent in the original farmhouse is the bar, an antique cabinet that has been customized to contain a Sub-Zero wine fridge, sink, and Carrera marble countertop. This efficient space also contains a powder room, and a spacious laundry room with a double commercial sink and full-sized washer/dryer.
Beyond the kitchen, contemporary style continues in the expansive 575-square foot living and dining area bathed in natural light. Soaring 16-foot ceilings are illuminated by mid-Century designed light fixtures; Large-format Porcelanosa concrete tiles are underfoot; and 8-foot tall windows offer views of fields and antique barns. This living/dining area opens to a dramatic 300 SF screened porch, with ample room for lounging and dining.
Three bedrooms are located in the original 1840s farmhouse. Throughout are restored wide-plank pine floors, custom bead board and trim details, original bubble-glass windows, antique doors and hardware, and vintage lighting and fixtures.
The serene ground-floor primary bedroom suite overlooks rolling fields; its spa-like bathroom includes double pedestal sinks, a deep soaking tub, a marble-tiled double shower with exposed-pipe fixtures, European-style wall-mounted toilet and an enormous double walk-in closet.
Upstairs is an open loft area, with a delightful built-in daybed overlooking open fields. Two bedrooms, each with its own closet and individually controlled AC unit, share a full bathroom.
Below the main living area is a fully finished 850-square-foot basement featuring 9-foot ceilings. Two Western-exposure light wells bring daylight to the lower level, which includes a 3/4 bathroom (with shower). The flexible space is large enough to plan a combination of functions: private guest room, home office, home gym, screening room, or studio.
A new standing-seam metal roof, airtight foam insulation throughout, and high-efficiency zoned HVAC ensures low heating and cooling costs. Electrical, water treatment, plumbing and French drains are brand-new; Underground power has been prepared for both barns on the property, with enough amps to accommodate EV-charging.
Set on two private acres, a long driveway crosses a rolling field with wide Catskill Mountain views and two barns that are ready for conversion into garage, studio, or guest house. Additional acreage with a spring-fed pond may be available.
The opportunity to buy the property entirely furnished may be available outside of escrow (not including artworks).
Hudson River access is a 15 minute walk at the base of Northern Boulevard. Germantown’s iconic hamlet, with Otto’s Market, Gaskins restaurant, and stylish boutiques, are a 5-minute drive away. One of the Hudson Valley’s most charming and dynamic creative communities, Germantown is centrally located where Northern Dutchess and Columbia Counties meet: Hudson (15 minutes), Tivoli (8 minutes) Bard College (10 minutes) Red Hook (15 minutes), and Rhinebeck (25 minutes).
403 Northern Boulevard
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