The John Bay House

Built in 1760 by John Bay this is one of the most beautiful and historic early Dutch homes in the Hudson Valley. This elegant home was moved in the late 1980's to an idyllic farm setting in Southern Columbia County. Sitting on top of a hill, surrounded by 92 acres of beautiful rolling farmland and woods, with magnificent views of the Catskill Mountains and the adjacent 3000 acre Rockefeller land conservancy, this estate is one of the most unique properties in the Hudson River Valley.

The 4200 square foot Dutch Colonial has been meticulously restored and preserved with beautiful wide board floors, original fireplaces, mantles, leaded glass windows and Dutch doors while integrating all the modern comforts including a gourmet country kitchen, great bathrooms, central air and a wine cellar for the best of all worlds. The home has five bedrooms, four and a half baths, four working fireplaces and a fabulous veranda overlooking the Catskill Mountains.

The estate includes an 18th Century Dutch barn with Carriage House with a beautiful second floor studio/apartment. Stone walls and mature gardens surround the home and a terraced swimming pool overlooks dramatic Valley views. Other out buildings include artists studio with a fireplace and a rustic cabin in the woods. Located in Livingston, one of the finest areas in the Hudson River Valley between Rhinebeck and Hudson. The Rockefeller land conservancy, which surrounds the John Bay House, preserves one of the most beautiful landscapes to be found anywhere. Offered at $3,700,000.