Active

$3,710,000

249 Bashford Road, Chatham, NY 12184

3beds

4,104sqft

Farm, Residential

Built in 1800

24.37 Acres Lot

$3,456,500 Zestimate^®

$904/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Koi pondOriginal wide plank floorsHand painted wallsEquine facilitiesFinely detailed moldingsRiding arenaCustom gourmet kitchen

''Sweet Dreams Farm'' in the heart of Chatham Center referred to as ''Horse Country'' is an equestrian/gentlemen's farm adjacent to the Old Chatham Hunt Club trails. Possessing 2 separately deeded properties: The 1st, The Main House, is a 1800's historic salt box combo center hall colonial on 5.62 ac. Hosting: 3 beds, 3.5 baths, 5 fireplaces, custom gourmet kitchen, finely detailed moldings, original wide plank floors, hand painted walls, outdoor courtyard w/ gardens. The 2nd is an 18.75 ac parcel boasting a koi pond, equine facilities: including a riding arena, 2 barns, 1st w/4 stalls, 2nd for maintenance, hay storage & the famed ''Spur Bar'' PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES parcels 24.-1-32.120 and 21.1-1-32.120 ALSO, FOR SALE ACROSS THE ROAD 250 BASHFORD RD. MLS 202528115

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 3
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: First

Bedroom

Level: Second

Bedroom

Level: Second

Family room

Level: First

Foyer

Level: First

Kitchen

Level: First

Living room

Level: First

Mud room

Level: First

Other

Level: Second

Sun room

Level: First

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer

Features

High Speed Internet, Solid Surface Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Built-in Features
Flooring: Tile, Wood, Hardwood
Windows: Shutters, Garden Window(s), Insulated Windows
Basement: Full,Unfinished
Number of fireplaces: 5
Fireplace features: Bedroom, Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Wood Burning

Interior area

Total structure area: 4,104
Total interior livable area: 4,104 sqft
Finished area above ground: 4,104
Finished area below ground: 0

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 10
Parking features: Other, Off Street, Stone, Detached, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Garage spaces: 2
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Side Porch, Awning(s), Deck, Patio, Porch
Exterior features: Garden, Lighting, Lightning Rod(s)
Fencing: Wood,Fenced,Front Yard
Has view: Yes
View description: Meadow, Orchard, Pasture, Pond, Trees/Woods, Garden
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Pond
Waterfront features: Pond

Lot

Size: 24.37 Acres
Features: Secluded, Level, Private, Road Frontage, Views, Wooded, Cleared, Garden, Landscaped

Details

Additional structures: Storage, Barn(s), Garage(s)
Parcel number: 102689 24.1133.100
Special conditions: Standard
Other equipment: Call Listing Agent
Horses can be raised: Yes
Horse amenities: Pasture, Tack Room

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial,Salt Box
Property subtype: Farm, Residential

Materials

Clapboard, Wood Siding
Foundation: Stone
Roof: Metal,Shingle,Asphalt

Condition

Updated/Remodeled
New construction: No
Year built: 1800

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities for property: Cable Connected

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Valatie

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $904/sqft
Tax assessed value: $852,069
Annual tax amount: $27,258
Date on market: 8/21/2025

Estimated market value

$3,456,500

$3.28M - $3.63M

$5,138/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/20/2025	Price change	$3,710,000-23.7%$904/sqft
Source: Global MLS #202524321 Report a problem
8/21/2025	Listed for sale	$4,860,000+3310.5%$1,184/sqft
Source: Global MLS #202524321 Report a problem
5/31/2000	Sold	$142,500$35/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	--	$741,300
2023	--	$741,300
2022	--	$741,300 +111.8%

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