For $549K, get cozy in an 1860s Catskills farmhouse with barns, sun porches, and a dreamy country kitchen
If you’re dreaming of a rustic farmhouse surrounded by acres of rolling hills, you’ll want to consider Bailey Farm at 455 Bailey Road in Stamford, New York. Asking $549,000, this Catskills country estate on 33 upstate acres is sufficiently away-from-it-all, while also being the picture of modern farmhouse comfort and warmth. Anchoring a former cauliflower farm, the historic home boasts sun-filled covered porches at the front and back. Outside, two barns offer room for expansion.
The farmhouse is a showcase of high ceilings and warm wood floors and window frames. The living room is anchored by a cozy wood stove.
The home’s enclosed porches promise lazy mornings and sunny afternoons. In front, the first “summer sleeping porch” serves as the entryway to the house. The second, behind the kitchen, is surrounded by dazzling mountain views.
A modern country kitchen is anchored by hard-working appliances, highlighted by aged marble countertops and butter-yellow cabinetry. A walk-in pantry offers lots of room for a winter’s worth of provisions. A large dining room continues the clean, minimalist vibe.
Upstairs are the home’s three sun-filled bedrooms. A full bathroom with a separate shower and soaking tub offers contemporary convenience in a charming retro package.
The home’s spacious walk-out basement is currently being used as a wood shop. Outbuildings on the property include a fully electrified two-story barn that serves as an art studio and a second three-story barn.
The surrounding acreage is planted with perennial cottage gardens with stone walkways surrounded by flowering shrubs. The lower yard features a raised-bed kitchen garden offering rhubarb and berries for seasonal pies. There’s even a mountain stream.
The scenic Catskills location may be remote, but it’s just five minutes away from Stamford’s art, culture, food, and shopping. Nearby Minekill Falls State Park offers endless hiking trails and other outdoor activities. Ski country is just next door, with four ski areas just 45 minutes away.
[Listing details: 455 Bailey Road by Arlena Armstrong-Petock of Anatole House]
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All photos courtesy of Matt Petock (@capture_catskills)
