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Real Estate Dutchess County NY EH3618 17
$3,980,000 • 5,600 sq.ft. • 196.19 acres • 5 BR • 3 BA • 2 ½BA
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Stunning 1780 Historic Center Hall Colonial has been beautifully restored throughout offering 5 Bedrooms, 5 Baths, 5 wood burning fireplaces, and gracious details in every room. Highly desirable Chestnut Ridge Road property for sale boasting 196 acres of open fields, woods, a pond and trout stream, has been in the same family since the early 60  Read More

Stunning 1780 Historic Center Hall Colonial has been beautifully restored throughout offering 5 Bedrooms, 5 Baths, 5 wood burning fireplaces, and gracious details in every room. Highly desirable Chestnut Ridge Road property for sale boasting 196 acres of open fields, woods, a pond and trout stream, has been in the same family since the early 60’s and formerly owned by John H. Baker, past president of the Audubon Society. The wonderful trails that Baker had cut throughout the property for bird watching still remain in use. Meticulous renovations of the Main House and New Construction of the Guest House was completed in 2013. All new wiring, heating, and water systems, in addition to new bathrooms, an outstanding Chef’s Kitchen, professionally restored 19th century wallpaper in the Dining Room, full generator, new roof and Yankee gutters lined with copper provide this home with all the enjoyment of a new home with old world charm of the 18th century. The agricultural and forestry exemptions allow this amazing property to benefit from remarkably low taxes. Close proximity to Dutchess Day School, Millbrook School, and Millbrook Golf & Tennis. Only a 7 minute drive to the Town of Millbrook, NY and Metro North!

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Stunning 1780 Historic Center Hall Colonial has been beautifully restored throughout offering 5 Bedrooms, 5 Baths, 5 wood burning fireplaces, and gracious details in every room. Highly desirable Chestnut Ridge Road property for sale boasting 196 acres of open fields, woods, a pond and trout stream, has been in the same family since the early 60’s and formerly owned by John H. Baker, past president of the Audubon Society. The wonderful trails that Baker had cut throughout the property for bird watching still remain in use. Meticulous renovations of the Main House and New Construction of the Guest House was completed in 2013. All new wiring, heating, and water systems, in addition to new bathrooms, an outstanding Chef’s Kitchen, professionally restored 19th century wallpaper in the Dining Room, full generator, new roof and Yankee gutters lined with copper provide this home with all the enjoyment of a new home with old world charm of the 18th century. The agricultural and forestry exemptions allow this amazing property to benefit from remarkably low taxes. Close proximity to Dutchess Day School, Millbrook School, and Millbrook Golf & Tennis. Only a 7 minute drive to the Town of Millbrook, NY and Metro North!

In the Community of:

Millbrook-Washington, New York

EH# 3627 MLS# L10224766

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Listing Agent:

Liza Reiss
LReiss@HarneyRE.com
860-435-2200 ext. 110
860-671-0288
Elyse Harney Morris
elyse@harneyre.com
(860) 435-2200x102
(860) 318-5126

Listing Location:

600 Chestnut Ridge, Dover, NY 12522


First Floor

Wide plank wood floors throughout
Entrance: (27×7) fieldstone path leading to covered front entrance, original front door with period hardware, glass side panels, large double entry closets, stairs to 2nd floor, sconce
Living Room: (24×17) ornate mantle, marble surround wood burning fireplace. Built-in storage, window seats ideal for game tables, original door to front yard, wide crown molding
Family Room: (17.08×25) vaulted 15 ft ceiling, wood burning floor to ceiling brick fireplace featuring original chestnut wood mantle and wood beams, French doors to back porch overlooking pool, skylights, wet bar, wine fridge & ice maker
Library: (12×13.07) wood burning brick surround fireplace, wide plank wood floors, built-in bookcases, pine paneled walls and a replica of the room is displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of NY.  Door to exterior side yard with fieldstone terrace
Dining Room: (25×27) period room featuring detailed wood mantle with marble surround fireplace,
French doors to terrace, wood paneled, chair railing, professionally restored 19th century scenic landscaped wallpaper
Kitchen: (18×27) Eat-in Chef’s Kitchen, French doors to terrace, custom cabinetry, original copper farm sink, Caesar stone counter tops, large porcelain farm sink, center island with porcelain prep sink, seats 4, pocket doors to dining room
Mud Room: (6×12) tiled floor, built-ins, Half Bath
Porch: (14×18) two ceiling fans
Screened-in Porch: (13×16) overlooking pool and perennial gardens, limestone terrace flooring, ceiling fan, door to terrace
Half Bath: (13×3.6) Osbourne & Little wallpaper featuring Penguin book covers, wood floor, pedestal sink & marble base

Second Floor

Wide plank wood floors throughout
Hallway: (7×27) Built-in storage, window seat, sconces, closet
Master Bedroom: (15×17) walk-in closet with bench & shelves, 2nd walk-in closet, French doors to sitting room
Master Sitting Room: (17.03×19.03) fireplace with brick surround, built-in cabinets, sconces
Master Bath: (11.06×14) light-filled, rainhead shower and hand shower, subway tile, double vanity Caesar stone, bidet, soaking claw foot tub
Bedroom: (13.07×15.06) deep closet
Bedroom: (15.08×19) double closets, one walk-in closet, exposed wood beams
Laundry Room: XL Maytag high efficiency washer & dryer, utility sink, tiled floor
Full Bath: tiled tub shower with pedestal sink on marble base

Third Floor

Wide plank wood floors throughout
Bedroom: (13.04×18) vaulted ceilings, window seat, beams
Bedroom: (14.06×18.06) closet
Full Bath: tiled tub shower with pedestal sink on marble base
Additional air handler

Garage

(19.08×36) four bay garage with carriage doors, concrete floors, stairs to dry storage loft, shake siding, new roof, copper gutters

Office/Gym/Guest House

Year Built: 2013
Adjacent to garage, covered
15×8 bluestone front porch entry
Foyer: (9.07×11.03) tiled floor, mini kitchen with cabinets and mini fridge, electric heat
Gym/Office: (19×20) 11 ft vaulted ceiling, Thermopane windows, French doors leading to flagstone terrace overlooking expansive land and stone walls
Alarm System
Full Bath: tiled,  rainhead shower,  steam bath with bench
Electric: 100 amps
Cable/Phone/Internet

Features

All New Mechanicals
New Roof
New Copper Lightning Rod System
Sono Sound System: Main House & Guest House / indoor & outdoor
Heated Salt Water Pool: (20×40)
Bluestone terrace surrounded by mature lilac trees
Views
Pond
Yankee gutters: all newly redone
Spray foam insulation
Large acreage with cut trails
Rare Chestnut tree
Landscaping – perennial gardens
Invisible fence – extremely large area

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Pertinent Facts

Location:   600 Chestnut Ridge Road, Dover, NY
Land Size:  196.19 acres
Map:   11616        Lot:       A
Vol.:    22014                  Page:      01923
Zoning:   241; CR
Road Frontage:             Water Frontage: Pond
Easements: Dutchess Land Conservancy
Year Built:     1780, fully renovated in 2013
Square Footage:  5,660
Total Rooms:  13       BRs:  5      BAs:   3 Full, 2 Half
Basement:   poured concrete, unfinished
Foundation:   stone
Hatchway:   bulkhead
Attic:   walk-in,  spray foam insulation and separate zone with air handlers
Laundry Location: 2nd floor
Number of Fireplaces:    5
Floors: wide plank wood, tile
Windows:  12 over 12; 12 over 8; and more
Exterior:  clapboard siding and shake, Yankee gutters
Driveway:  gravel
Roof:  asphalt shingles (New)
Heat: new 4 zone propane conversion; electric in office/gym Air-Conditioning: none
Hot water: off boiler- Burnham hot water heater – 70 gallons
Plumbing:   mixed, new
Sewer:  septic
Water:   well; new water system
Electric: 200 amps, all new wiring
Cable:  yes
Generator:  yes
Alarm System:   yes
Appliances: Bosch refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave, Wolf 6-burner with griddle double oven, XL Maytag high efficiency washer and dryer, water softener
Exclusions:  none
Mil rate:   $54.51                 Date:   2017
Taxes:   $21,848                  Date:   2017
Taxes change; please verify current taxes.
Listing Agents:    Liza Reiss & Elyse Harney Morris
Listing Type:   Co-Exclusive

Residence

First Floor

Wide plank wood floors throughout
Entrance: (27×7) fieldstone path leading to covered front entrance, original front door with period hardware, glass side panels, large double entry closets, stairs to 2nd floor, sconce
Living Room: (24×17) ornate mantle, marble surround wood burning fireplace. Built-in storage, window seats ideal for game tables, original door to front yard, wide crown molding
Family Room: (17.08×25) vaulted 15 ft ceiling, wood burning floor to ceiling brick fireplace featuring original chestnut wood mantle and wood beams, French doors to back porch overlooking pool, skylights, wet bar, wine fridge & ice maker
Library: (12×13.07) wood burning brick surround fireplace, wide plank wood floors, built-in bookcases, pine paneled walls and a replica of the room is displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of NY.  Door to exterior side yard with fieldstone terrace
Dining Room: (25×27) period room featuring detailed wood mantle with marble surround fireplace,
French doors to terrace, wood paneled, chair railing, professionally restored 19th century scenic landscaped wallpaper
Kitchen: (18×27) Eat-in Chef’s Kitchen, French doors to terrace, custom cabinetry, original copper farm sink, Caesar stone counter tops, large porcelain farm sink, center island with porcelain prep sink, seats 4, pocket doors to dining room
Mud Room: (6×12) tiled floor, built-ins, Half Bath
Porch: (14×18) two ceiling fans
Screened-in Porch: (13×16) overlooking pool and perennial gardens, limestone terrace flooring, ceiling fan, door to terrace
Half Bath: (13×3.6) Osbourne & Little wallpaper featuring Penguin book covers, wood floor, pedestal sink & marble base

Second Floor

Wide plank wood floors throughout
Hallway: (7×27) Built-in storage, window seat, sconces, closet
Master Bedroom: (15×17) walk-in closet with bench & shelves, 2nd walk-in closet, French doors to sitting room
Master Sitting Room: (17.03×19.03) fireplace with brick surround, built-in cabinets, sconces
Master Bath: (11.06×14) light-filled, rainhead shower and hand shower, subway tile, double vanity Caesar stone, bidet, soaking claw foot tub
Bedroom: (13.07×15.06) deep closet
Bedroom: (15.08×19) double closets, one walk-in closet, exposed wood beams
Laundry Room: XL Maytag high efficiency washer & dryer, utility sink, tiled floor
Full Bath: tiled tub shower with pedestal sink on marble base

Third Floor

Wide plank wood floors throughout
Bedroom: (13.04×18) vaulted ceilings, window seat, beams
Bedroom: (14.06×18.06) closet
Full Bath: tiled tub shower with pedestal sink on marble base
Additional air handler

Garage

(19.08×36) four bay garage with carriage doors, concrete floors, stairs to dry storage loft, shake siding, new roof, copper gutters

Office/Gym/Guest House

Year Built: 2013
Adjacent to garage, covered
15×8 bluestone front porch entry
Foyer: (9.07×11.03) tiled floor, mini kitchen with cabinets and mini fridge, electric heat
Gym/Office: (19×20) 11 ft vaulted ceiling, Thermopane windows, French doors leading to flagstone terrace overlooking expansive land and stone walls
Alarm System
Full Bath: tiled,  rainhead shower,  steam bath with bench
Electric: 100 amps
Cable/Phone/Internet

Features

All New Mechanicals
New Roof
New Copper Lightning Rod System
Sono Sound System: Main House & Guest House / indoor & outdoor
Heated Salt Water Pool: (20×40)
Bluestone terrace surrounded by mature lilac trees
Views
Pond
Yankee gutters: all newly redone
Spray foam insulation
Large acreage with cut trails
Rare Chestnut tree
Landscaping – perennial gardens
Invisible fence – extremely large area

Pertinent Facts

Location:   600 Chestnut Ridge Road, Dover, NY
Land Size:  196.19 acres
Map:   11616        Lot:       A
Vol.:    22014                  Page:      01923
Zoning:   241; CR
Road Frontage:             Water Frontage: Pond
Easements: Dutchess Land Conservancy
Year Built:     1780, fully renovated in 2013
Square Footage:  5,660
Total Rooms:  13       BRs:  5      BAs:   3 Full, 2 Half
Basement:   poured concrete, unfinished
Foundation:   stone
Hatchway:   bulkhead
Attic:   walk-in,  spray foam insulation and separate zone with air handlers
Laundry Location: 2nd floor
Number of Fireplaces:    5
Floors: wide plank wood, tile
Windows:  12 over 12; 12 over 8; and more
Exterior:  clapboard siding and shake, Yankee gutters
Driveway:  gravel
Roof:  asphalt shingles (New)
Heat: new 4 zone propane conversion; electric in office/gym Air-Conditioning: none
Hot water: off boiler- Burnham hot water heater – 70 gallons
Plumbing:   mixed, new
Sewer:  septic
Water:   well; new water system
Electric: 200 amps, all new wiring
Cable:  yes
Generator:  yes
Alarm System:   yes
Appliances: Bosch refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave, Wolf 6-burner with griddle double oven, XL Maytag high efficiency washer and dryer, water softener
Exclusions:  none
Mil rate:   $54.51                 Date:   2017
Taxes:   $21,848                  Date:   2017
Taxes change; please verify current taxes.
Listing Agents:    Liza Reiss & Elyse Harney Morris
Listing Type:   Co-Exclusive


Agent Contact Information

Liza Reiss
LReiss@HarneyRE.com
860-435-2200 ext. 110
860-671-0288
View Agent's Page
Elyse Harney Morris
elyse@harneyre.com
(860) 435-2200x102
(860) 318-5126
View Agent's Page

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