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LISTING DETAILS
Perched high above the banks of the Walkill River, this L-shaped three-story stone home and separate studio are believed to have started life in the 1700s as a tavern and general store. Meticulously restored by the current owners, the multi-level home retains every bit of historic detail and charm while carefully obscuring modern systems and amenities. Wide-board floors, deep window wells, Dutch doors, built-ins, brick fireplaces, exposed stone walls and interesting spaces await the buyer who's looking for a property that's beyond the ordinary.
The stone studio building easily functions as a guesthouse, as it has a bedroom and full bath on the lower level, while the main level is wide open with beamed vaulted ceilings and an additional lofted workspace above. The sophisticated landscaping lends itself to easy maintenance, and there are various outdoor spaces for relaxation and entertaining, including an old stone ruin that's a great spot for a dinner party. There's half an acre across the road with river frontage, a great place to put a kayak or canoe in the water. The property is centrally located a few miles north of New Paltz and an easy drive to Kingston, Rosendale, High Falls and Stone Ridge.
PROPERTY WEBSITE LISTING DETAILS
89 Church Hill is a lovely stone compound comprised of a home, a studio and a ruin. It is located halfway between New Paltz and Kingston on the banks of the Walkill River in the hamlet of Rifton. The buildings were built over time, the first as a tavern in 1796. The second, a studio, was originally a general store built in or around 1840. The ruin, with two fireplaces evident, was purported to be a knife factory operational during the Civil War era.
This property has had a history of interesting owners. The abstract expressionist Milton Resnick made his work in the studio here. It’s a very inspiring space. The partnership known as Madderlake, the ground breaking floral designers of the 80s and 90s, was another. The home, now owned by Leslie and Woody Pirtle, has served as their primary residence and design studio for several decades. They are ready to shepherd the property to the next owners.
PREVIOUS LISTING DETAILS
A most unique offering. Rarely does a home of this caliber and pristine condition come on the market. This exceptional 3-story restoration of an 18th and 19th century stone house with an equally beautiful 3-story stone guest house/studio has great historical significance. The property is located 6 miles north of New Paltzin in the quiet hamlet of Rifton along the banks of the Wallkill River front. Launch your kayaks, swim, fish and sun in your own private river front. The buildings are set amidst gardens, walkways and stone walls. Stone ruins which remain, add drama and mystery to the landscape. This home includes 7 fireplaces, wide board floors, 1 ft deep window sills, dutch doors and beehive oven-tasteful elements you expect in an 18th century masterpiece.
HISTORY via Curbed
Noted artist and graphic designer Woody Pirtle, a former partner in the design firm Pentagram and now the principal of Pirtle Design, kept this stone compound in Upstate N.Y. as his family's home and the headquarters of Pirtle Design. That was, until now. It looks like Pirtle and his family are ready to move on, leaving behind this charming compound with its three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 1850s stone construction. Set just off the Wallkill River, the 2.15-acre property is currently listed for $1.1M, a drastic price jump from the $232K the Pirtle family paid back in 1999. In the interim, the 2,900-square-foot interior received a thorough and aesthetically pleasing renovation.
BACK ON THE MARKET $895,000
89 Church Hill Rd, Esopus, NY 12561
(Also listed as New Paltz, NY and Rifton, NY)
4 beds | 2 baths | 2960 sqft | 2.15 acres
LINKS:
Listing Agent, Zillow, Realtor, Property Website, Previous Listing Slideshow, This Old House Renovation Article, Curbed,
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