Historic Colonial Farmhouse

Built in 1790 this home has been maintained to preserve the integrity & appreciation of its architecture. Filled w/incredible craftsmanship & detail. Antique wide-plank floors, exposed hand-hewn beams, built-in cupboards & fireplaces w/original chimney cabinets, library, pleasant sunroom w/orig. slate floor. Newer large country kitchen, natural light & appointed w/primitive antiques to reflect the era. Bedrooms provide character, comfort & the master bdrm combines sleeping & lounging. Gracious & colorful gardens frame the house, Koi pond & inground pool. New boiler, gutters & hotwater tank, freshly painted. This is only the third owner of this antique farmhouse rich in history! The classic Hudson Valley colonial farmhouse was originally established as a tavern in 1790. In the early 1800s, it was purchased by Dr. Joseph Houston and converted into a traditional, colonial farmhouse. The home remained in the Houston farmily until the mid 1790s. Only two families outside of the home throughout the years. Improvements and updates were thoughtfully and purposefully made to preserve the home's original character and charm. Originally built with post & beam construction, square nails and wood pegs, the home remains as sturdy today as it was when first constructed. The home has retained its original wide plank floors, ceiling beams, sash windows and doors. Four fireplaces have original, built-in chimney cabinets. A fifth fireplace constructed of field stone was added to the family room over 100 years ago and provides warmth and ambiance that is hard to find it today's day and age. The main floor offers a large formal living room, family room, formal dining room and a large eat-in-kitchen with a central island and original cabinetry. The main floor also offers a library, a tavern, a cozy den with exposed half timbered walls and beamed ceiling, a utility room and a half bath. There is also a bright and cheery sunroom off the library with the original slate floor. The second floor offers four bedrooms, an office/nursery, an oversized landing, a sitting room and a full bath. You will also find a secret room hidden behind a bookcase door. This hidden room has its own stairway to the first floor. Additionally, there are also two large attic storage areas on the second floor. Finally, a full size, walkup attic comprises the third story. The home also has a full, stone foundation basement with four separate rooms. The basement can be accessed by two separate, interior stairways. The home is nestled on approximately three acres of land with mature landscaping, including apple, pear & plum fruit bearing trees, pasture land and a serene, flowing stream. The immediate, fenced in back yard includes a large, in-ground pool, two brick patio areas, a stone fireplace and Koi ponds. There is a separate pool house and garden shed complete with charming porch that overlooks the pool and koi ponds. The home also has a detached, two car garage, with attic storage, and a circular driveway