Giant Historic 1850s Berkshires Retreat Bell House @ Hillsdale, NY Town Center

Escape to the 1850s Bell House, a historic 5BR/4.5BA estate in Hillsdale NY, once home to the prominent Bell family. Set on 3.6 acres, this fully restored gem blends period charm with modern luxuries like central A/C, heating & WiFi. Enjoy a large private swimming pool, cozy patio & ample space for the whole family. Walk to town for dining, galleries, boutiques & farmers markets. Perfect for unforgettable family getaways in a timeless countryside setting. Additional 2 person studio available.

Our home sleeps up to 10 guests.

★★ Luxurious Bedrooms for Every Guest ★★
➤ Master Bedroom Suite (1st Floor): Spacious main-level suite with a queen bed, large windows, and patio doors that open to the backyard. Includes a private en suite bathroom with a custom-tiled stand-up shower.

➤ North East Bedroom (2nd Floor): Bright front-facing bedroom on the 2nd floor with a queen bed, three windows and a closet. Enjoy natural light and views of the front and side yards.

➤ North West Bedroom (2nd Floor): Quiet 2nd floor queen bedroom with backyard views and direct access to a private en suite bathroom featuring a full bathtub.

➤ South East Bedroom (2nd Floor): Cozy corner 2nd floor bedroom with a full size bed, two windows and access to a full Jack and Jill bathroom with a stand-up shower. Overlooks the front and side yards.

➤ South West Bedroom (2nd Floor): Tucked toward the back of the home, this full bed room features two windows with side and backyard views, plus access to a full Jack and Jill bathroom with a stand-up shower.

★★ Spacious Living & Entertainment Areas ★★
➤ Living Room: Expansive and inviting, this sun-drenched living room features a large sectional sofa, additional seating, floor-to-ceiling windows and a big-screen Roku TV - perfect for relaxing or gathering with the whole family.

➤ Gourmet Kitchen: This oversized kitchen comes fully stocked with stainless steel appliances, an island for prep or conversation and all the cookware you need. Includes a cozy breakfast table for casual meals.

➤ Elegant Dining: Host unforgettable dinners at the custom-built solid wood dining table with comfortable seating for 10 or more guests.

★★ Outdoor Amenities ★★
➤ Private Pool: Take a dip in your own oversized swimming pool - perfect for cooling off or enjoying long summer days (open seasonally May to September)

➤ Back Patio: Spacious gravel patio accessible from the kitchen, laundry room and master bedroom. Includes an outdoor dining set and overlooks the backyard and private pool.

➤ Propane Grill: Fire up the 4-burner propane grill for laid-back BBQs and outdoor feasts.

➤ Grassy Lawn: Expansive, shaded lawn - ideal for lounging, playing, or picnicking under the trees.

➤ Front Porch: Welcoming and covered, the spacious wrap around front porch features classic Adirondack chairs - perfect for morning coffee or relaxing with a good book.

★★ Local Attractions & Approximate Driving Times ★★
★ Family Fun ★
➤ Hillsdale General Store - 1 min
➤ Nobletown Fiber Works - 1 min
➤ Catamount Aerial Adventure Park - 5 min
➤ Hornets Nest Xtreme Paintball - 20 min
➤ Columbia County Fair Grounds - 25 min
➤ Lebanon Valley Speedway - 35 min
➤ Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo - 37 min
➤ Ramblewild Aerial Adventure Park - 43 min
➤ Zoom Flume Water Park - 53 min

★ Historical / Cultural ★
➤ LABspace Gallery - 1 min
➤ Copake Iron Works Historic Site - 8 min
➤ Rodgers Book Barn - 9 min
➤ Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center - 17 min
➤ Crandell Theatre - 23 min
➤ FASNY Museum of Firefighting - 24 min
➤ Art Omi Sculpture Park - 27 min
➤ Norman Rockwell Museum - 29 min
➤ The Unicorn Theatre - 30 min
➤ Olana State Historic Site - 31 min
➤ Naumkeag Gardens - 31 min
➤ Tanglewood Music Center - 31 min
➤ Hancock Shaker Village - 32 min
➤ Animagic Museum of Animation Special Effects & Art - 32 min
➤ The Mount | Edith Wharton's Home - 34 min
➤ Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome - 40 min
➤ Jacob's Pillow - 44 min

★ Hiking & Nature ★
➤ Roeliff Jansen Park - 2 min
➤ Taconic State Park - 7 min
➤ Rheinstrom Hill Audubon Sanctuary - 9 min
➤ Bash Bish Falls State Park - 10 min
➤ Race Brook Falls - 16 min
➤ High Falls Conservation Area - 17 min
➤ Guilder Pond - 21 min
➤ Housatonic Flats Reserve - 21 min
➤ Monument Mountain Reservation - 24 min
➤ Bartholomew's Cobble Reservation - 24 min

★ Water Sports ★
➤ Copake Lake Boat & Ski - 8 min
➤ Mickey's Marina - 9 min
➤ Lake Taghkanic State Park Beach & Boat Rental - 24 min
➤ O'Hara's Landing Marina - 29 min
➤ Screaming Eagle Outdoor Adventures - 37 min

★ Ski Resorts ★
➤ Catamount Mountain Ski Resort - 5 min
➤ Ski Butternut - 24 min
➤ Bousquet Mountain Ski Area - 35 min

★ Food & Beverage ★
➤ Sweet Peas Country Diner - 1 min
➤ Hillsdale House - 1 min
➤ Cook & Larder - 1 min
➤ Roe Jan Brewing Co. - 2 min
➤ Twisted Sisters Coffee House - 2 min
➤ Four Brothers Pizza Inn - 3 min
➤ Zinnia’s Dinette - 4 min
➤ Little Apple Cidery - 5 min
➤ Little Cat Lodge - 5 min
➤ Hy's Fried - 5 min
➤ Copake General Store & Deli - 8 min
➤ Dad's Copake Diner - 8 min
➤ Mom's Country Cafe - 9 min
➤ The Mill - 9 min
➤ The Greens at Copake Country Club - 10 min

★ Convenience / Grocery Stores ★
➤ Stewart's Shops - 1 min
➤ Gulf Express - 1 min
➤ Freshtown - 2 min
➤ Hillsdale Fine Wine & Spirits - 2 min

★ Farm Fresh ★
➤ Copake Hillsdale Farmers Market - 2 min
➤ Vine Gate Lavender Floral Farm - 2 min
➤ Hawthorne Valley Farm Store - 13 min
➤ Philmont Cooperative - 15 min
➤ Thompson-Finch Farm - 16 min
➤ Guido's Fresh Marketplace - 16 min
➤ Berkshire Food Co-op - 17 min
➤ Hudson Farmers Market - 21 min
➤ Hilltop Orchards - 26 min