32 W Chestnut St, Kingston, NY 12401

Exquisite, historic and one of a kind: "Evergreen," the Henry Samson estate, has set the bar for distinguished Hudson Valley houses since its construction in 1859. Built in the symmetrical style of an Italian villa, the "Hudson River Bracketed" mansion features bluestone-block construction, marble-arched windows and 5-foot-deep carved eaves, all capped by a large cupola and stunning views of the Hudson River from most rooms. The irreplaceable architecture continues inside with 11-foot ceilings, deeply recessed windows, a mahogany-paneled library, multiple fireplaces and a massive 39-foot-long sun room framing the river view in jaw-dropping fashion 365 days a year. Lived in and loved by just a handful of lucky families in its distinguished history, the house features formal living and dining rooms, a library, half-bath, plus a tiled kitchen and butler's pantry on the first floor; 4 large bedrooms and unusually spacious connecting bathrooms on the second level; and a charming alcoved third level with 6 more rooms, including a large cedar storage room and full bath, all reminiscent of a classic garret apartment in Paris. From there, you climb a short flight of stairs to something truly unique: the serene and sun-filled cupola with panoramic views of the Hudson River and your neighbors on Kingston's nationally landmarked West Chestnut Street. The finished walkout basement level includes more bathrooms, laundry and mechanical rooms, plus a wonderful family room with fireplace that opens to an expansive covered patio and swimming pool on the lower level of a terraced backyard. Set amid mature evergreen trees on 1.3 acres, the house is part of a rich Hudson Valley architectural past but also minutes by foot from the best of its present: the galleries, restaurants, shops and hiking and boating action in Kingston's burgeoning Rondout District.