Overview
A rare opportunity to inhabit a thoughtfully renovated historic farmhouse in the heart of the Hudson Valley. The location is within walking distance of the much sought-after Tivoli village and a 3-minute drive from Bard College. This 3BR 1870’s Victorian farmhouse features restored period wood floors throughout, 2.5 newly built bathrooms, and a brand new kitchen featuring luxury appliances and underfloor heating. The living space includes a den with fireplace, second living/ TV room, dining room and 3 porches. The entire house is furnished with artist-selected objects, original artwork and furniture; a complete set of kitchenware; and bedroom and bathroom linens. The 5-acre property is partially wooded and features a pond fed by a small stream winding along the Eastern border of the land. There’s an expansive patio with gas BBQ, and wood deck overlooking a heated salt-water in-ground pool. The village of Tivoli has developed as one of the most charming towns in Upstate New York. The location is central to all that Upstate offers- situated 15-20 minutes from the Rhinecliff Amtrak station, Rhinebeck, Germantown, Hudson, Catskill and Kingston; 30-45 minutes from Woodstock, Accord, Millerton and Kinderhook. Bordering Tivoli to the south is Tivoli Bays, a wildlife reserve stretching for 2 miles along the Hudson River between Tivoli and Bard College; the reserve includes hiking/biking trails, stunning wetlands and river views, and canoe/kayak waterways. Within walking distance to the north is the Clermont State Historic Site, a 500-acre park featuring hiking trails, gardens, expansive river views and an historic recently restored circa-1750 mansion. The Tivoli food and restaurant scene is vast for a small village - including Hotel Tivoli for cocktails & dinner; Tivoli General for grocery, coffee, breakfast & lunch; Fortunes Ice Cream; GioBatta Alimentari for Italian lunch & dinner; Osaka for Japanese lunch & dinner; and Traghavan Pub for dinner, beer/spirits. Available 12/1/24 for 6-12 mo. lease term. Landlord provides municipal water, grounds maintenance, snow removal, trash collection, internet. Tenant responsible for elec., oil heat/hot water, propane for cook stove.