Welcome to one of the oldest and most important homes in the coveted hamlet of Spencertown. This light-filled, graceful center hall colonial dating from 1790 was completely restored in 2007, keeping all the original character while adding modern touches that today's discerning buyer requires. An addition was discretely added to bring the house to approximately 2500 square feet under central AC. Downstairs features a large living room and dining room, each with woodburning fireplace; a nicely laid out kitchen with soapstone counters, a center butcher block island and stainless appliances including a Viking range and Bosch dishwasher; as well as a breakfast room with access to the side porch, a mud room and a half-bath. Upstairs features a primary bedroom with its own fireplace, dressing room with 2 walk-in closets and a full bath. 2 guest bedrooms, an office and another bathroom complete the layout.Heading outside, you will be greeted by a large backyard filled with mature perennial gardens and trees as well as a pond. What a lovely place to enjoy your morning coffee or conversation with a friendly Spencertown neighbor. Overlooking the pond is a 2 bedroom guest house with a full kitchen, a recently renovated bathroom and a large deck from which to enjoy the pond and gardens. The guest house is heated and cooled by an electric-assist geothermal system which keeps the house comfortable year-round. This spacious retreat has high ceilings and provides bright sunlight inside which could also make for the perfect artist's studio.Finally, behind all this is a beautiful, large meadow with views of the Taconic foothills. Keep it as is, or perhaps install your own pool and pool-house; there is plenty of room and privacy.Almost equal distance between Great Barrington and Hudson along with easy access to Chatham, the Berkshires and Albany with all they offer. Only a bit more than 2 hours from NYC. Welcome home.
Sold
$1,229,000
858 State Route 203, Chatham, NY 12037
5beds
3,600sqft
Deeded, Single Family Residence
Built in 1790
2 Acres lot
$1,383,700 Zestimate®
$341/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: October 12, 2022 at 10:40am
Listed by:
Brian D. Wagner 617-276-2756,
Beach & Bartolo Realtors
Bought with:
Peter L. Newman, 10401304452
Beach & Bartolo Realtors
Source: Columbia Greene Northern Dutchess MLS,MLS#: 142961
Originating MLS: Columbia County & Northern Dutchess MLS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Radiant, Geothermal
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Clothes Dryer, Clothes Washer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Water Treatment, Water Heater (Oil)
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Double Hung, Insulated Windows
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Bedroom, Living Room, Dining Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,600
- Total interior livable area: 3,600 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Country, Hills, Park/Greenbelt, Pond, Village
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Size: 2 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 102200-77.3-1-24
- Zoning: Residential
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Center Hall,Colonial
- Property subtype: Deeded, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Sheetrock, Wood Siding, Other
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shake,Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- Year built: 1790
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, On Road
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chatham
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved