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85 Kelder Highway

Olivebridge, NY 12461
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Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

SqFt2,736

Sqft

Acres6.50

Acres(Lot)

A European sensibility runs through the home, a respect for what was built well more than a century ago, paired with quiet updates that make the space work for how people live now. While town records place the home's construction around 1900, there are intriguing signs that portions of the structure may be considerably older. Original doors, wide-plank floors with real patina, and a gourmet eat-in kitchen built for cooking--and for gathering around while someone does. The owners left many exquisite details that entice a slow look. The views are framed in nearly every window--easy to miss at first, impossible to miss after. The second-floor great room is the heart of the house. Part living room, part library, part place to sit with a fire going in the wood stove, equally right for a dinne r party or a quiet evening alone. The picture windows show an old stone wall and expansive meadows beyond, with an easterly view of the Gunks. The primary suite is its own world. Understated and calm, with a large soaking tub. A room built for rest -- the kind that takes a day or two to remember how to do. Above it all, a third floor open to whatever it's needed for. Studio. Office. Yoga. Stargazing. Writing. I can imagine the Great American Novel being crafted here. On the outside, the first thing you might notice is the quiet. Open fields give way to the Shawangunk Ridge on the horizon. Old stone walls. Gardens already established. The back patio is local bluestone. A garden shed for everything you'll want to grow. A wood shed, built by the current owner, stocked and ready, so the wood stove never runs short. The practical details are as considered as the romantic ones. A new roof in 2018, 50-year shingles. New septic in 2015. Mini-splits handle heating and cooling year-round -- no drafty old-house compromises. Living in Olivebridge means enjoying the best of the Hudson Valley at your doorstep. Everyday conveniences are surprisingly close, from neighborhood delis and cafés to farm stands, artisan bakeries, and specialty markets. Whether you're picking up a breakfast sandwich at Tetta's Deli, fresh vegetables from a local farm, handmade pierogies, wood-fired sourdough, or meeting friends for coffee or dinner, the area offers an abundance of locally owned businesses that make daily life both easy and delicious. The surrounding communities are equally rich in outdoor recreation and small-town charm. Miles of rail trails, kayaking, swimming holes, orchards, and parks invite you outside year-round, while destinations like the Ashokan Reservoir and Catskill Mountains provide endless opportunities to explore. You will appreciate the nearby libraries, community events, yoga studios, and recreational facilities. Music lovers can enjoy everything from intimate local performances to world-class concerts at venues like Maverick Concerts and Tanglewood. One of Olivebridge's greatest strengths is its vibrant arts and cultural scene. Within a short drive you'll find live theater, independent cinema, chamber music, jazz, festivals, bookstores, workshops, and community gatherings throughout Stone Ridge, Rosendale, Woodstock, Bard College, and beyond. It's a place where rural beauty and creative energy come together, offering residents a lifestyle that feels both peaceful and remarkably connected.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $850,000

AD Id : 79395484

MLS Id : 1003262

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 6.50 Acres

Living Area Size : 2,736

Year Built : 1900

County : Ulster

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 3

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 10 Basement: Partial
  • Flooring Information

    Wood
  • Interior Features

    Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Soaking Tub Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Wood Stove, Baseboard, Heat Pump Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Ductless

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1900 Construction Materials: Clapboard Private Pool: No View: Mountain(s)
  • Exterior Features

    Exterior Features: Garden

  • Lot Information

    Lot Size Acres: 6.5 Lot Size Square Feet: 283140 Lot Description: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Private, Views, Wooded

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $850000 Original Price: $929000

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 4000-060.002-0001-015.100-0000 Annual Tax: $6794

  • Parking Information

    Driveway

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Reginald Bennett Elementary School
    Junior High School: Onteora Middle School
    Senior High School: Onteora High School
  • Utility Information

    Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Propane
  • Location Information

    Direction: From Stone Ridge, Route 209 to right on County Route 2. Left on Kelder. House on left. WaterSource: Private, Well
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ByOwner last updated this listing 07/10/2026 @ 00:34

MLS: 1003262 LISTED BY: Stefan Bolz, Hudson Dwellings Realty 845-691-2126 SOURCE: OneKey MLS

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