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Part of living in New York City is thinking about moving out of New York City. Each month, we’ll round up the best listings within commuting (ish) distance, places where entire houses go for the cost of a “junior one-bedroom” (or less) but you’ll have to fix your own toilet.
This month, we’ve got a renovated church with a basketball hoop and a Greek Revival–modern hybrid.
Four-bed, three-and-a-half bath; $3,495,000
This new-build minimalist house comes with meadow views all around, as shown in this listing photo.
Photo: Rhinebeck Brokerage
This 3,280-square-foot house is a new build and rather minimalist without feeling cold — the cedar exteriors are sparse, but the light and warm wood of the interiors keep things from reading as sterile. There’s a wood-burning stove in a living room with floor-to-ceiling windows and meadow views. The kitchen is custom, with built-ins in every direction and a hidden fridge. Each of the four bedrooms can accommodate a king and share uninterrupted views of the land the house sits on. There’s also a heated saltwater pool, a separate pool house, and a dry sauna. The house is priced for luxury clients — well, well over the Tivoli median — but there are also savings involved: Sauna means no need for a Soho House Rhinebeck membership. Plus you can send your kids to the Red Hook school district, which is very good and charges non-residents $21,510 per year. That’s money in the bank!
How do I get back to the city?
Drive 25 minutes to the Rhinecliff Amtrak and take a two-hour train ride.
What do I do if I live there?
Wake up early and snag croissants at the Tivoli bakery.
Six-bedroom, three-bath; $1,325,000
This listing photo features the church windows that include original stained glass.
Photo: Compass
If the wrath of the Lord doesn’t scare you, then this church renovation might just be the thing for you. The building dates back to 1883 and remains about as open as it was as a church — super-high ceilings included. The living room couldn’t be bigger, and the aforementioned ceilings make room for a basketball hoop. The blue-gray floors are lovely and reminiscent of a recent favorite around here — Robert Frank’s former studio on Bleecker Street. The arched windows retain the original stained glass. The first floor has been built out some to create separation between the kitchen, dining room, and a flex room. The second floor has two additional bedrooms and a bathroom, which the listing describes as a “massive, moody” scene-stealer. (I must agree.) The property also comes with a guesthouse — the former rectory — which has been reconfigured as a two-bedroom, one-bath ADU-ish bonus. On the expensive side for median sale prices in Saugerties, but it’s also a freshly renovated statement piece.
How do I get back to the city?
It’s a little over a two-hour drive.
What do I do if I live there?
Get a sandwich at Olsen & Company and see a movie at Upstate Films.
Three-bedroom, one-and-a-half bath; $575,000
This Craftsman is perfectly sized and comes with a fireplace, as shown in this listing photo.
Photo: This Old Hudson
This two-story Craftsman was built in 1923 and comes with some fresh renovations — new windows and a washer and dryer. The property is situated in a residential area — no big lots here — but feels like a classic family home, complete with a front porch, wood-burning fireplace, and renovated kitchen that opens up onto a back deck. The dining room is a highlight, with windows on almost every side of the dinner table. The house retains classic charm with its hardwood floors and original trim, and the bathroom has a soaking tub. It’s much cuter than similarly priced, recently sold homes in the area and sits atop a tiny hill that spills into a walkable downtown, which is rare outside of the city.
How do I get back to the city?
Drive five minutes to the Metro-North station and take an hourlong train ride.
What do I do if I live there?
Walk to a show at the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater.
Three-bedroom, four-bath; $2,795,000
The addition designed by John Messick adds floor-to-ceiling views, as shown in this listing photo.
Photo: Hudson Valley Catskill Region MLS
A listing for the buyer who wants a little bit of everything. The original structure is a stately white farmhouse, built in the 1740s, that had a Greek Revival center hall added in the 1840s. Then over a century later, in 1982, architect John Messick added a “silo-inspired great room” that features an inglenook white-brick fireplace that apparently weighs more than a ton. The addition opens up the house with huge windows and a windmill-esque ceiling. Meanwhile, the historic part of the house has hand-hewn beams, Dutch doors, and wide-plank floors. There are three en suite bedrooms including a first-floor primary with a fireplace and a dressing room. The property also sits on eight acres and includes an in-ground pool. Obviously, one of the more expensive homes in the area, but you won’t find anything else like it.
How do I get back to the city?
It’s about a three-hour drive.
What do I do if I live there?
Get your produce at the Kinderhook Farmer’s Market on Saturdays.
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