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1797 – Decatur, NY

6/12/19 20 Comments
Posted on OHD: 6/12/19. Last OHD Update: 7/25/22.
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113 Golja Cross Rd, Decatur, NY 12197

Such history and privacy with this 4+ bedroom, 2 bath, 5 fireplaces, 1797 home on 32+/- acres with driveway leading to state land. The property had been part of the underground railroad! Enter the house through the mudroom and into the kitchen with eat in area or room for an island, cherry cabinets with blue stone counter tops and a fireplace. The formal dining room with fireplace leads to the newer enclosed cathedral ceiling screened porch over looking the back yard and wild life. The living room with adjoining library and built in book shelves had been the original birthing room back in the day. Above the fireplace is storage which had originally been a secret passage to feed the hidden slaves which were tucked away in the upstairs area by the chimney! There is a first floor bedroom and also a full bath. 2 stairways to the upstairs - one is off of the kitchen leading into the upstairs bathroom - and then the main staircase which leads to an office area (alcove) and 3+ bedrooms and the full bath with claw foot tub. The master bedroom has a fireplace. There are a few areas where you can have extra office space or open sleeping areas. A walk up attic finishes the 2nd floor. Original wood work and flooring through out the house. Outside is a 8 ft stream fed pond to take a nice swim on those hot days. There are several veggie gardens and flower gardens around the property as well as apple and quince trees. A garage/woodshed and additional out building for storage. There is a stream that is at the entrance of the property. 2 lots equal total acreage and borders 89+ acres of state land.
4 Bed 2 Bath 2,400 Sq Ft 31.76 Ac.
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