444 W Saugerties Rd, Saugerties, NY 12477

Sit on your gracious, rocking chair porch with a drink in one hand, looking at the bucolic yard, while relaxing to the sound of the waterfall across the street. This charmingly restored farmhouse (ca 1900) invites a quaint calm from the moment you step inside, where you are greeted by a large yet cozy living room with a beamed wood ceiling. Another unique feature in this historic home is the light, open feeling, as the hardwood floors usher you from the living room into a spacious dining room with a huge window overlooking the front yard. Additional eyebrow windows on one side and a glass fronted built-in cabinet wrapping another corner strategically placed by the kitchen provides gracious space for entertaining. You can welcome 10+ friends to dine under a chandeliered ceiling medallion (an upscale feature found in the wealthy homes of the 19th century) that provides elegance and elan to every meal. The bright, updated kitchen has large grey floor tiles, new countertops and window treatments, and there is even room for a small table or rolling cart. An exquisitely remodeled bathroom is off the living room and respects the architecture of the day with a claw-foot tub, glass shower with subway tile, marble half-wall that is edged with glass pencil tile, and gorgeous fixtures. Downstairs also has an office (or first-floor bedroom or art/yoga studio) with an antique art deco light fixture. Adjoining is a utility room with a washer/dryer, auxiliary freezer and a door out to the fr