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c. 1870 – Hamden, NY

Posted on OHD: 8/14/17. Last OHD Update: 7/25/22.
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7968 County Highway 26, Hamden, NY 13782

Some properties evoke a sense of time and space from a bygone era - this is one such property. Built circa 1870, entering this gracious home is to take a walk in the past. This property has elements that are desirable, rarely found and will speak to those seeking something unique and special.THE HOME- Upon entering this home one is struck by the quality of light, the harmony and comfort of the natural building materials, the flow of the rooms and a sense of calm. The heart of the home is the large eat in country kitchen that features wood floors, built in cabinetry, a hand made dish drying rack - a wonderful room for family meals, morning coffee or a place to conjure up the latest culinary creation. The parlor is a special room with original hand stenciled walls and ceiling - a specimen room from a bygone era. While the parlor has some irregularities, the beauty is unmistakable. Two bedrooms downstairs and two upstairs offer convenience and privacy. The downstairs bathroom has incorporated cherry wood from the trees on the property. Most of the walls are hand plastered and colored with Italian pigments - the plastered walls have an almost ethereal relationship with light and temperature. Tiger maple, maple and old pine wood floors are found through out the home giving it a warmth and natural beauty, While the home has its roots deep in the past, it has upgraded electric, plumbing, and recent updates and ready to occupy. Like many homes of this era it is close to the road. THE PROPERTY - The land is a harmonious blend of open fields, woodland forest, level and sloped land. The upper field has stunning valley views and is a wonderful place to watch the dramatic weather pattern of survey the valley below. A hand made Roman Vault Masonry Pizza oven is the perfect place for an outdoor pizza party, baking bread or a slow casserole. A trout stream runs at the edge of of the property - a wonderful place for children and adults alike to frolic and disconnect from the world. A two story barn and additional outbuilding could be a reimagined for a variety of purposes or simply used as a storage space. Perennials, large trees and verdant foliage surround the house. Additional adjacent land is available. The property has been a popular Airbnb venue.LOCATION - Take a walk down a quiet country road, catch a trout for dinner, swim in one of the local swimming holes, discover the nearby Rail Trail, or simply kick back and read a novel - this property has a magic rarely found in this day and age. Ideally suited for the creative spirit or those who love the comfort of an old home. Located about 2.5 hours from New York , this is a property worth discovering
3 Bed · 2 Bath · 1,900 Sq Ft · 23.78 Ac.
Listed With

<a href="https://www.coldwellbanker.com/property/7968-COUNTY-HIGHWAY-26-HAMDEN-NY-13782/78297109/detail" class="external"> Jeffrey Ashton, Coldwell Banker Timberland Properties</a>, :: (845) 586-3321

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