Property Description

Welcome to the original early 1800s John Jay Valkenburgh home in the quaint and historic hamlet of Chatham Center.This three bedroom, charming two-story colonial farmhouse on 1.6 acres features original wood beams, a working fireplace with wood stove insert in the large open living room, hardwood floors and an adjoining dining room with a cast iron wood stove. A modern kitchen with stainless appliances, quartz countertops and washer/dryer adds to the conveniences. There is a cozy den/office with a half-bath adjoining the kitchen.Upstairs, there are 3 bedrooms with ample closet/storage space and a full bath.The property is surrounded by mature plantings, stone walkways and a barn with workbench and a potting shed.The side yard features a 16 x36 in-ground heated pool with lush plantings. The backyard features a vegetable garden and a beautiful sitting area with expansive lawn and large crabapple trees.The property is beautifully hidden as you come up the driveway, surrounded by perennial gardens and shrubs.A recently installed full-house generator , smart water heater and pool heater adds to the upgrades.Located 5 minutes from the town of Chatham, the Old Chatham tennis club, nearby Kinderhook and 30 minutes from Hudson, Albany and The Berkshires. Minutes to conservation areas for hiking.

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