Stunning and significant, Frederick Clarke Withers' early Victorian masterpiece sits serenely back from the road in elegant Balmville, surrounded by sweeping lawns. Completed in 1856, its spacious rooms with 10-feet ceilings lend grandeur & grace, reflecting the splendor of the era. Period details found in the 5 unique fireplaces, mahogany coffered ceilings & wall paneling, original recessed mahogany bookcases with its 19th century glass doors intact and wonderful decorative strap work ceiling make it extraordinary. Meticulously wood carved built-ins, ornamental plaster swag molding, & ceiling moldings with dainty corner cartouches, add grace and charm. Partially restored and renovated, with funky 40's bathrooms & a completed updated kitchen, recent extensive repairs have been made inside and out to the slate roof, plumbing & electricity. A paved, covered verandah runs the length of the house, perfect for al fresco dining and evening soirees. Just perfect for large gatherings, a crowd of family & friends, this exciting, important piece of Newburgh history is waiting for those few special touches to make it shine as brightly as it did in 1856.The home's location is superb. Balmville was the site of Algonac, the birthplace and home of Sara Delano, mother of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and an air of history and grace lingers. It is a most perfect location filled with distinctive 19th century homes, churches and other architectural accomplishments, a throwback in time to an elegant, slower-paced lifestyle echoing the grandeur of life as a 19th Century homeowner but now with everything 21st Century you might want or need within easy reach. The home is directly across from the historic Powelton Country Club with its meticulous 18-hole golf course, 6 American red clay tennis courts and magnificent clubhouse facilities. And just a few short steps away from that lovely walk in the sun, is the vibrant Newburgh waterfront with its impressive variety of restaurants and galleries, and the thriving marina where boating, jet-skiing and kayaking are in full swing in the summer months. It's a happening town!
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