Description
Blinkbonnie, meaning "a glimpse of beauty'' in Gaelic, is an apt name for this lovingly maintained Greek Revival. The gracious c1850 4BD 4BA home was refashioned in 1915 by prominent Albany Architect, William Fuller and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It sits on a secluded 3.73 acres of open field, perennial gardens & woods. The home boasts beautiful details including a portico entry, wide plank flooring, claw foot tubs, original hardware and preserved glass-paned windows - a sought-after and distinctive feature through which you'll catch glimpses of the Catskill Mountain sunsets. The three-season sunroom is fitted with etched glass and limestone floors and sits off the spacious living room with a wood burning fireplace. The back wing has its own separate entry and private stairwell as well as a kitchen, full bath and two bedrooms. Perfect for rentals or guests. A gorgeous 19th century post & beam barn & separate 2 car garage complete the picture. This is an ideal property for a buyer with a passion for historic homes and an eye for detail. Blinkbonnie is a private country oasis just 2.5 hrs from NYC, 10 mins to Albany, 15 min to Chatham, 10 mins to Amtrak.
-
4BEDS
-
3.74ACRES
-
3BATHS
-
11/2 BATHS
-
3,556SQFT
-
$211$/SQFT
Description
Blinkbonnie, meaning "a glimpse of beauty'' in Gaelic, is an apt name for this lovingly maintained Greek Revival. The gracious c1850 4BD 4BA home was refashioned in 1915 by prominent Albany Architect, William Fuller and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It sits on a secluded 3.73 acres of open field, perennial gardens & woods. The home boasts beautiful details including a portico entry, wide plank flooring, claw foot tubs, original hardware and preserved glass-paned windows - a sought-after and distinctive feature through which you'll catch glimpses of the Catskill Mountain sunsets. The three-season sunroom is fitted with etched glass and limestone floors and sits off the spacious living room with a wood burning fireplace. The back wing has its own separate entry and private stairwell as well as a kitchen, full bath and two bedrooms. Perfect for rentals or guests. A gorgeous 19th century post & beam barn & separate 2 car garage complete the picture. This is an ideal property for a buyer with a passion for historic homes and an eye for detail. Blinkbonnie is a private country oasis just 2.5 hrs from NYC, 10 mins to Albany, 15 min to Chatham, 10 mins to Amtrak.
© 2022 Columbia Greene and Northern Dutchess MLS. All rights reserved. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or Gabel Real Estate. Data last updated: 2022-06-28T23:46:25.417.