Brown Harris Stevens

A Storied Hudson Valley Estate - A Once-in-a-Generation Offering Down a long, majestic, tree-lined drive lies a rare treasure: a 70-acre legacy estate nestled along the rushing banks of the Taghkanic Creek. This fourth-generation family compound is a place where nature and elegance meet in perfect balance, where history is woven into every architectural detail, and where privacy and practicality co-exist in quiet harmony. Originally built in 1938, the main residence is an architectural marvel, crafted with repurposed elements from an early 19th-century mansion—wide ''king's plank'' floors, silver-plated door hardware, intricate moldings, and grand fireplaces—all resting atop the original stone foundation, strengthened with steel beams. The result is a home of enduring character and solid grace, equally suited to relaxed country living or refined entertaining. The 7-bedroom, 6,186-square-foot home offers light-filled rooms with proportions rarely found today. Morning sun pours into the spacious kitchen, while the front-facing rooms catch every golden sunset over the distant Catskills. From the deep front porch, sweeping Catskill Mountain views extend across an expansive front lawn, rolling hay fields, and paddocks—an ever-changing panorama of wildlife, weather, and light. Large, multi-paned windows showcase wavy antique glass that frames the surrounding landscape like works of art. The home is privately tucked away from the working portions of the property—a design that offers the best of both worlds: serenity and seclusion, with the potential for a variety of agricultural or equestrian uses. The land, currently used by a local hay farmer, features wooded trails, gently rolling hills, and level pastures. Seven paddocks, two horse barns, and multiple south-facing shelters tell the story of a property once home to a respected thoroughbred operation, now ready for livestock, continued farming, or other rural pursuits. A separate back entrance ensures uninterrupted agricultural access, preserving the tranquility of the main residence while maintaining eligibility for an agricultural tax exemption. Additional living spaces include a charming, private 2-bedroom caretaker's cottage—English in style and warmed by an oversized fireplace—as well as a second 2-bedroom guest apartment above a spacious four-car garage/workshop. Neither structure is visible from the main house, ensuring total privacy for owners and guests alike. Every inch of this property invites connection—to the land, to the past, and to the possibilities of the present. Bucolic farm roads meander through the grounds, leading to secret swimming holes in the creek, sun-dappled fields, and deep, peaceful woods. Just a short walk from the main house, a large natural swimming hole—fed by the cool, clear waters of the Taghkanic Creek—offers the perfect place to spend lazy summer afternoons, surrounded by forest and the soothing sounds of nature. It is a place where children grow up catching frogs and chasing fireflies, where summers end with moonlit swims and cool, quiet nights, and where wildlife thrives just beyond your window. Perfectly situated mere minutes from the vibrant city of Hudson and the Taconic Parkway, with easy access to Amtrak, the Berkshires, and the Catskills, this is more than a home—it is a lifestyle, a sanctuary, a legacy. Truly, properties like this are rarely offered. And when they are, they don't stay long.