1261 County Route 7, Ancram, NY 12502

The Ancram Public School House, built in 1880 as school No. 5, has been reimagined as an elegant and inviting residence with a soft charcoal exterior, new standing seam metal roof, tall ceilings, sophisticated color palette, and a smart sense of living and private spaces. The brilliant merlot red front doors lead into an open plan dining and living room with the separation between the two spaces framed by handsome columns and a Neo-Greek triangle arch trim. A large light filled kitchen leads to a cozy lounge and up the stairs to the private living space. Two bedrooms with attached baths and a guest bedroom/office complete the second floor. New and restored windows bathe the entire house in natural light all parts of the day. The original school bus shed is a perfect, large space for a studio with the exterior and roof restored and ready to go. On 1.3 acres at the edge of town surrounded by bucolic countryside. Less than two hours to New York City, 20 minutes to Hudson and 15 minutes to Millerton.