67 River Rd, Orangetown, NY 10960

Description

The Horse Barn , a classic 19th century home with spectacular views of the Hudson River, where owners just completed a major renovation. Located in the heart of Grandview, across from the Hudson, the home is situated between Piermont and Nyack, and features extraordinary sunrises every morning. There's also a 5 + mile nature trail (old Erie RR trail) adjoining the property on its western border. Renovations include two new baths, renovated kitchen, new flooring, overall extensive renovations & paintings inside & out, and a new roof. In addition to a large lawn and rear patio, there’s a regulation sized hartru tennis court with night lights and cabana on the property.

Architectural details include late 19th century style moldings, panel doors and floors, 3 wood burning fireplaces, and even a greenhouse off the kitchen. It also offers 2 sun porches/rooms and 2 outdoor porches. Walkout lower-level features massive sandstone walls with tall ceilings and a recreation room with bath. Its lower level is above grade and features an extraordinary sandstone foundation with huge sandstone blocks and flooring with tall ceilings.

The first structure was built about 1830 by a man named Cox, as a horse barn. About 1850 it operated as a hat factory, and after that went back to a barn for horses. In 1891 a lithographer named Mr Wagner bought it from A. Baxter and converted it to a residence. Through the years and various owners, the actor David Niven lived there in the 1960s and it was known for the big parties he would throw. Corolla Dost bought the property about 1990, and operated a Bed and Breakfast in the property for over 20 years. Accordingly, a huge bronze statue of a horse once graced the front lawn.

Transportation to NYC is close by, with the Tarrytown train to Grand Central, only 12 min. away, and the bus to NYC can be hailed right in front of the property.

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