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279A Maybie Road

Gilboa, NY 12076
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Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

SqFt3,100

Sqft

Acres2.55

Acres(Lot)

Some homes are just houses. This one is a story. Built in 1885 and lovingly stewarded across generations, Clover Valley Farm is a rare Italianate Victorian set on 2.55 acres of meadow, woodland, and mountain views -- complete with a heritage carriage barn standing since the property's earliest days. For those seeking a larger footprint, the home is also available to add an additional 18.1 acres with the neighboring parcel to include a pond. The hand-painted sunburst porch panels, ornate bracketed cornices, and grand forward-facing double porch set the tone before you ever step inside. The porches were rebuilt, the roof renewed, and 26 windows replaced -- all without disturbing a single detail of what makes this place extraordinary. Picture your morning: coffee in hand, the Catskills spread wide, nothing but birdsong to interrupt the quiet. Through the original mahogany double entry doors, a grand turned-spindle staircase and refinished wide-plank pine floors carry the kind of warmth only time itself can build. Crown molding throughout, rich original woodwork, and sun pouring through tall windows at every hour. The living room gathers around a gas cast iron stove; the formal dining room retains its original butler's pass-through and period-style pendant; the updated kitchen features quartz countertops, new cabinetry, and a stained glass accent window that catches the afternoon light just right. The breakfast room is where tea, a good book, and a scone become a daily ritual. Upstairs, four generous bedrooms with original floors and far-stretching Catskill views offer a quiet retreat. A sun-drenched sitting nook tucked off the hall invites a candle and whatever you've been meaning to read for months. The showpiece bath features a clawfoot tub, antique brass fixtures, pedestal sink, and beadboard wainscoting. Every practical need has been thoughtfully addressed -- renovated second bath, main-floor laundry, updated electrical, new well, tankless water heater, and low-profile radiators -- so nothing stands between you and simply living here. Beyond the door, the land opens up to a stone patio warmed by afternoon sun, a fenced yard made for quiet evenings, and a heritage carriage barn that has earned its place in the landscape. Wake to mist lifting off the mountains. Let spring bring its wildflowers and fall set the hillsides on fire. Grow what you love, harvest what you planted, and bring it to the table still warm from the sun. When you're ready to venture out, the Schoharie Beverage Trail winds through the hills with local cideries, wineries, and craft breweries worth lingering over. Mine Kill State Park and Windham Mountain keep the adventurous fed year-round. And when the world calls you back, Saratoga Springs is just an hour away, Albany under 90 minutes, Hudson and its Amtrak connection to the city under two. New York City is 2.5 hours from your front porch. Near enough to everything that matters. Far enough to finally breathe. Most furnishings convey. Arrive and simply live. This is the home people spend a lifetime looking for.

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Property Type : Residential

Price : $499,000

AD Id : 89498286

MLS Id : 20264628

Beds : 4

Lot Size : 2.55 Acres

Living Area Size : 3,100

Year Built : 1885

Garage : 1

County : Schoharie

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 4

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 11 Has Basement: Yes Basement: Exterior Entry, French Drain, Full, Interior Entry
  • Flooring Information

    Tile, Wood
  • Roofing Information

    Rubber
  • Interior Features

    Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings Roof: Rubber Appliances: Built-In Gas Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Washer Laundry Features: In Bathroom, Main Level
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Propane, Radiant Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1885 Building Area Total: 3100 Construction Materials: Wood Siding Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio Private Pool: No View: Meadow, Mountain(s), Pond, Panoramic, Trees/Woods

  • Lot Information

    Main Square Feet: 2.55 Acres Lot Size Acres: 2.55 Lot Size Square Feet: 111078 Lot Description: Cleared, Front Yard, Level, Meadow, Subdivided, Views, Wooded

    Property Information

    Subdivision: Other Source Property Type: Residential MLS Area Minor: Gilboa Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: Two Property Age: 141

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $499000

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 433400 193.-3-20.3 Tax Lot: 3 Tax Block: 20.3 Annual Tax: $1292 Tax Legal Desc: .

  • Parking Information

    Driveway, Garage Faces Front

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 1

  • Location Information

    WaterSource: Private, Well
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ByOwner last updated this listing 08/25/2026 @ 22:48

MLS: 20264628 LISTED BY: Heather Etzel, Four Seasons Sotheby's Int. SOURCE: Hudson Valley Catskills Region Multiple List Service (Ulster County Board of REALTORS)

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