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1884 Second Empire – Canajoharie, NY

8/12/19 12 Comments
Posted on OHD: 8/12/19. Last OHD Update: 7/25/22.
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98 Otsego St, Canajoharie, NY 13317

Stunning Italianate in the Village of Canajoharie. This grand home sits proudly atop more than half an acre and has an imposing front entrance. Through the double doors, you're greeted with a spacious hallway & staircase. Pocket doors close off formal living areas w/ 11 foot ceilings, opulent moldings, marble fireplaces & large windows that let sunlight flood in. Upstairs there are 5 bedrooms & even more space for an office, library or craft room. The full bath upstairs, w/ clawfoot tub and walk in shower, is enormous. Amazing open attic could be converted into additional living space. Charming carriage barn behind the house. Built in 1884 by James P. Van Evera with his wife Maria & three children, Peter, Mary and Ella Grace. He was President of The Sweet Refrigerator Company.
5 Bed ∙ 2 Bath ∙ 3,488 Sq Ft ∙ 0.57 Ac.
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