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1856 Second Empire in Red Hook, NY

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Posted on OHD: 11/6/20. Last OHD Update: 9/17/24.
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14 Linden Farm Ln, Red Hook, NY 12571

This rare Informal Rural Italianate stands tall amid 1,200+ Acs of multi-generational crop farms providing healthy bounty & preserving a natural landscape. This c1856 3-story 4875sqft residence on 3.8Ac is fascinating. Approach via a drive lined with century-old trees. The vast columned porch, w/decorative brackets & cornices, opens thru carved doors into a generous Foyer. The Parlour & DR w/Fpls & period mouldings are sunlit w/French doors. The sweeping staircase leads to large landings into the requisite Tower w/3 bright BRs. The 3rd story is a story in itself. The steep mansard roof w/pedimented windows embraces 6 add'l quite eccentric rooms ea w/original porcelain sinks. Hidden steps rise into a cupola w/infinite views. Replete w/architype details, this gracious home in one family for 50+ yrs, has much new infrastructure & is prime for new guardianship. Conceive her as a stately private abode or a venue for elaborate occasions. A significant Old-World Prototype worthy of attention.
4 Bed · 1, 1 three qtr Bath · 4,875 Sq Ft · 3.8 Ac.
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