Wind down the quiet dirt road, over the six country bridges and arrive at this rare, perfectly restored 1760’s farmhouse sited on 40± pastoral acres. The meticulously maintained residence features a 2009 addition designed in the tradition of the original home. The authenticity of the restoration and addition belies the 21st century amenities which make it an “antique house that has it all”. Seven Bridges’ pastoral acres feature multiple barns, a heated pool, paddocks and stream. The farm enjoys privacy as it abuts a 500± acre estate. The house contains five bedrooms and five baths, and boasts 6 wood-burning fireplaces, perfect to cozy up near for a little rest and relaxation. The heated pool is privately located on the upper field with broad views overlooking the open fields and paddocks.
The main residence offers a kitchen boasting a Brazilian Cherry island with seating, granite countertops, two dishwashers, Sub Zero refrigerator, double sinks, Viking cook top and English plumbing fixtures. It has a copper clad bar with sink and two Sub Zero drawers. The dining room, with fireplace, is complemented by an informal windowed dining porch overlooking the stream and opens to a large stone terrace with built-in grill. The living room, also with fireplace, sits adjacent to the walnut-paneled library with an additional fireplace.Located on the second floor are TWO master bedroom suites each with bath ensuite and steam showers. One of the masters has a 3 glass walled sitting area or sleeping porch. With two more bedrooms on this floor there is a fifth on the 3rd floor. The finished basement is a favorite for watching TV or playing billiards. It has stone walls, an oversized fireplace, beamed ceilings and a heated floor.
One of the barns contains an art studio with bath. Another, a one-bed apartment with kitchen, a large open beamed barn, stalls for three horses with run outs, three paddocks, and tack room with radiant floor.
- 4,140± sq. ft. beautifully renovated farmhouse with 5 bedrooms and 5 baths
- 40± pastoral acres with mature landscaping, and a striking hillside of flowering crab apple trees
- Additional structures include a barn studio, and barn apartment
- Barn apartment also features a large open beamed main area, stalls for three horses with run outs, three paddocks, and tack room with radiant floor
- 2 bluestone patios with fieldstone walls, one with a built in stone grill
- Old Chatham is in the heart of Hudson Valley Columbia County. Located just 2.5 hours on an easy Taconic Pkway trip from NYC , it is also only 30 minutes from the vibrant city of Hudson and an Amtrack station
- The Old Chatham Hunt Club offers foxhunting, beagle trials, trail rides and social events which tie the community to its equestrian and agricultural roots
- For more info on interior, exterior and utilities, see property ddetails below
Property Details
Interior
Overview
Features & Equipment
- Kitchen: wide pine floors, Brazilian Cherry center island with seating, granite counter tops, 2 dishwashers, ice maker, Sub Zero refrigerator, Viking 6 burner cook top, double wall ovens, warming drawer, built in microwave. Wall of open shelves.
- Mudroom: from the back- door kitchen entrance with a built in open coat closet. The powder room has a wood countertop to match the rustic feel. The laundry room has washer, dryer, sink and storage.
- Dining porch is adjacent to the kitchen on the end of the house overlooking the stream. With 3 walls of glass the room is as pleasant in summer as it is in the winter with the fireplace roaring.
- Dining room with fireplace has bookcase walls and china pantry.
- Living room is large for 2 seating areas and central fireplace. The wainscoted walls surround the room which looks out to the barns and paddocks.
- Across from the front entrance hall is the walnut paneled library with fireplace. A full bath is adjacent to this room.
- The Master bedroom is accessed from a winding staircase off the mud room and by a secret door in an upstairs second bedroom bookcase. Adjoining the bedroom is a 3-glass walled sitting room with fireplace. The Master Bath is ensuite with a deep soaking tub with jacuzzi and walk in steam shower.
- Second master bedroom has an ensuite bath and walk in steam shower.
- Bedrooms 3 and 4 share a common hall bath with soaking tub.
- The 5th bedroom on the 3rd floor runs the entire attic and has a full bath with shower.
- The finished stone basement has polished concrete floors with radiant heat and a wall of fieldstone with fireplace, big screen TV, wine storage and fits a billiards table.
Exterior
Exterior Features
- There are 2 patios on the east and west sides of the house. Both have bluestone bases.
- The east side (kitchen entrance) abuts the high stone walled parking area and looks to the east paddock.
- The west side is a large patio, again with fieldstone walls, and built in stone grill.
- The landscaping is mature, especially striking is the hillside of flowering crab apple trees.
- The pool is on the other side of the stream and very private. Set in the upper field with broad views. It is salt water and heated.
- Vintage barns are directly across the small dirt road which is ideal for hiking or riding.
- Art studio is accessed from the front and the apt has parking and is accessed by a stairway in the back.
- Tack room has a separate entrance and has a radiant heated brick floor with laundry
- 3-stall barn.
- Paddocks are on either side of the barn and have run-in sheds.
Utilities
Overview
- 200-amp electric
- Propane for heat and AC in house
- Private well and septic
- Industrial grade whole house generator
