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Germantown,NY 12526
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,962 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,401
MLS Listing ID KEYH6327397
Style Contemporary
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Originating Board onekey2
Rental Info No
Year Built 2018
Annual Tax Amount $10,080
Lot Size 59.550 Acres
Acres 59.55
Property Description
Introducing Church House in Germantown, a private 60-acre oasis. A winding drive through forest reveals a refined modern architectural vision: a complex of wood-clad structures sited along a gentle ridge line with Catskills views. The buildings, nested in vegetable and flower gardens, include a main house, guest studio, artist studio/gardening workshop, entertaining pergola and barn/garage, all oriented west across extensive lawns, laid-stone walls, meadows and mature trees. Since 2018, the owners creatively transformed this once-rough hunting property into a secluded sanctuary with a diverse native habitat, including walking trails and a 1/2 acre swim pond with dock and gazebo. The result is an intentional integration of distinct indoor and outdoor rooms, attuned to the environment.
The 2000 sq ft primary residence, with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, emphasizes function and simple luxury, maximizing both communal space and storage. Two central living spaces - both with polished concrete floors and Marvin doors & windows - invite gathering and separated bedrooms give independence and privacy. Playful details include custom Baltic birch paneling and built-ins, handmade bathroom tile and vintage and custom hardware & lighting. Both the chef's kitchen (with banquette dining) and the living room-library have floor to ceiling windows that access a courtyard framed by a rock formation studded with succulents. Additional features include radiant floors, energy efficient mini-splits, a large exterior shower and a fire-pit ledge.
Wander past a wildflower meadow and hammocks and find the guest studio, a charming artistic retreat. The pergola and seating / grill areas, surrounded by lush hydrangea beds, can host large dinners. The workshop/potting shed offers both storage, studio space and entertaining amenities.
Conceived to accommodate future expansion, the current septic is large enough to support a 5-bedroom home, allowing for an addition or separate structure, supported by the supplementary 200 amp service to the pole barn/ev charger.
Privately sited and yet centrally located in the heart of the Hudson Valley between Rhinebeck and Hudson, minutes from Germantown and Tivoli, with special restaurants, shops and culture just outside your door. Truly a unique and personal estate. Additional Information: Amenities:Storage,ParkingFeatures:3 Car Detached,
Location
State NY
County Columbia County
Interior
Interior Features Master Downstairs,Chefs Kitchen,Eat-in Kitchen,Heated Floors,High Ceilings,Open Kitchen
Heating Electric,Propane,Forced Air,Heat Pump,Radiant
Cooling Ductless,Ductwork
Fireplace No
Appliance Tankless Water Heater,Dishwasher,Dryer,Refrigerator,Washer
Exterior
Parking Features Detached,Driveway
Utilities Available Trash Collection Private
View Mountain(s)
Total Parking Spaces 3
Building
Lot Description Views
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Drilled Well
Level or Stories One
Structure Type Frame
Schools
Elementary Schools Germantown Elementary School
Middle Schools Germantown Junior-Senior High School
High Schools Germantown Junior-Senior High School
School District Germantown
Others
Senior Community No
Special Listing Condition None