10 Albany Avenue #Na, Kinderhook, NY 12106

The Mariner’s House is an exquisite, historically significant gem in the village of Kinderhook that was painstakingly renovated by two writers with a distinctive eye for design and historical detail. A genius blend of old and new, the duo worked diligently with local artisans to elevate this charming town and country home. Entering through the original main door of this classic side hall colonial, you are greeted by 9-foot ceilings and, to the right, a living room-meets-library with custom-built bookshelves and elegant moldings. The dining room is light-filled and grand, with a new wood stove installed after the rehabilitation of the original coal fireplace chimney. An open-plan kitchen with custom cabinets, top-quality appliances, marble countertops, and a 36” fireclay farmhouse sink leads, through reclaimed early 1900s French café doors, to a spacious walk-in pantry and laundry room. A delightful half bath with whimsical wallpaper completes the first floor. Upstairs, through a wide hallway brightly lit by an original six-over-six window, you reach the sun-splashed primary bedroom with three large windows and a full bath with a heated marble floor. There are two additional bedrooms and a dreamy bathroom with a seven-foot copper bathtub, a double marble vanity, and a water closet with pocket doors. Attached to the house, facing the back garden, is a one-bedroom maisonette with a living room, kitchen, and full bath. Ideal as a guest house, studio, or short-term rental with a separate entrance, this space can be easily connected to the main house if desired. No detail was overlooked during this gut renovation, including, but not limited to, restoring the wide plank floors and original windows (outfitted with new storms with a lifetime warranty), using Farrow & Ball paints throughout, and importing wallpaper from London-based Cole & Sons. Other upgrades include a new furnace, 200-Amp electric service, new water heaters, installation of new ductwork, central air, whole-house water filtration system, and all new appliances. The Mariner's House is just half a block from the center of the village of Kinderhook, with its beloved restaurants, galleries, shops, and seasonal farm market, and only 10 minutes from Hudson, 25 minutes from Albany, and two and a half hours from New York City and Boston.