Private Vacation Home
Black Walnut Farm: 1700s Farmhouse on 34 acres, Antique Lover's Dream
Saugerties, New York, United States
Antique charm meets modern comfort at Black Walnut Farm, an idyllic escape on 34 acres of woodland with private nature trails along a scenic creek. The stone house is a piece of living history built in 1747 by Dutch settlers, with lush gardens, 2 woodburning fireplaces, & eclectic antique decor nodding to a bygone era. Enjoy modern luxuries like state-of-the-art heating/cooling units, hi-speed WIFI, smart speakers, fully equipped kitchen, outdoor fire pit, & a hot tub to unwind under the stars.brbrView more photos and videos on IG: blackwalnutfarmnybrbrLIVING ROOM:brbrThe living room is the jewel of the house, featuring a stunning 8-foot wood-burning fireplace hearth. The Living Room also has:br-A smart TV (with Netflix, Apple +, Prime Video, Hulu, Discovery +, HBO Max, and live cable via the D-Stream app)br-Cozy velour sofas and armchairs with comfy throwsbr-Decorative touches like an antique 19th-century phonograph and vintage carousel horsebr-A cabinet full of puzzles and board gamesbrbrSUN ROOM:brbrJust off the main entrance, the all-season Sun Room offers:br-Lounge seating for 8br-Cafe table for 4br-A sideboard perfect for serving breakfast pastries, cocktail hour, or snacksbr-Quirky ‘cottagecore’ decor, lovely for snuggling up with a good bookbrbrKITCHEN:brbrThis is the country kitchen of our dreams with a breakfast nook seating 5, a coffee counter for 2, stone farmhouse sinks, and a decorative copper pot collection and woodstove.brbrFully appointed with the following items:brCuisinart stainless steel cookware, microwave, toaster, blender, Cuisinart mini-prep, Crockpot, roasting pan, casserole dishes, pie tins, cake pans, cheese grater, measuring cups, rolling pin, muffin tins, sheet pans, mixing bowls, can opener, potato ricer, cooking utensils, and a full array of herbs, spices, and pantry supplies.brbrCoffee options include a drip coffee maker, Chemex pour-over, or French Press. There is an electric kettle and plenty of tea options.brbrDINING ROOM:brbr-Farmhouse table seats 10br-Antique buffet stocked with vintage china (please use extra care not to break)br-Bar cart with cocktail mixing toolsbrPlease note that the wine cabinet is our private collection and not available to guests (but we can guide you to the closest wine shop).brbrBEDROOMS:brbr-Bedroom 1 (2nd Floor): Main Suite with King bed, lounge area with wood burning fireplace, Smart TV, and office area with a vintage desk and hi-speed router point-- perfect for remote work. The Main Suite also features a mini fridge, Nespresso machine, record player with a curated vinyl collection, and an ensuite bathroom.brbr-Bedroom 2 (2nd Floor): Queen bed, dresser, closet, and vanitybrbr-Bedroom 3 (2nd Floor): Queen bed, dresser, closet, and writing deskbrbr-Bedroom 4* (Main Floor): Junior bedroom with Double bedbr*Please note, this room is cute and cozy but quite small and doesn’t have a closet (we have multiple hooks to hang your items and it’s not far from the main floor coat closet for stowing luggage). It features built-in shelves full of our favorite books, and has a writing desk.brbrBATHROOMS:brbr-Bathroom 1 (2nd Floor) has a bathtub and showerbr-Bathroom 2 (2nd Floor) is the ensuite bathroom in Main Suite. It has a double-vanity sink (custom made from reclaimed wood from our barn), a bidet, and antique cast iron tub (circa 1924) with showerbr-Half-Bath (Main Floor) is also the laundry room with washer, dryer, and everything you need to get your dirties cleanbrbrOUTDOOR:brbr-Private nature trails to explore along Mudderkill Creekbr-Patio featuring lounge seating for 8 and a dining table for 8, illuminated by bistro lightsbr-Grillmaster combination charcoal grill and smokerbr-Fire pit with 8 Adirondack chairsbr-Our grounds feature multiple swings, hammocks, gardens, and seating areasbr-8-person Hot Tubbr-Lawn games: badminton, croquet, ladder golf, frisbeesbr-2 vintage cruiser bicyclesbr-Sledding Hill with sleds for your usebr-Apple trees (you’re welcome to pick apples in the fall)br-Yoga mats are provided to continue your practice during your getawaybr-Our property is regularly treated with an organic, nontoxic tick and mosquito repellent spray, but please check yourself for ticks after playing outsidebrbrLOCATION HIGHLIGHTS:brbr-Saugerties is on West Bank of the Hudson River, at the foot of the Catskill Mountainsbr-100 miles north of NYC, just 1 hour and 45 minutes (no traffic) from Manhattan.br-The farm is just 2 miles from Exit 20 of the New York State Thruwaybr-6-minute drive to the Village of Saugerties with charming restaurants, shops, and the Saugerties Farmer’s Marketbr-4-minute drive to the Price Chopper grocery store and CVS Pharmacybr-Travel by car, Trailways Bus, or Amtrak (Rhinecliff Station is 25 minutes away)br-30-minute drive to Hunter Mountain, and 45 minutes to Windham Mountain for ski seasonbr-15 minutes to Kingston and WoodstockbrbrFAVORITE LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:br-Opus 40 Sculpture Parkbr-Hiking at Falling Waters Preservebr-Catskills Animal Sanctuarybr-Saugerties Marina with boat rentals and tubing on the Hudson River and Esopus Creekbr-Ziplining at NY Zipline (at Hunter Mountain)br-Antiquing and dining in Hudson (25 minutes away)br-Skiing at Hunter MountainbrbrGUEST ACCESS:brThe 2500 square foot farmhouse and 34 acres of grounds are yours to explore! Please note, our barn and garden shed are private property.brbrOther things to note-brTHE TRAIN:brThe house is tucked into the woods 200 yards behind the historic West Shore Railroad (est. 1885). This is an active freight train line-- although we consider the trains part of our character and charm, they can be heard from the house. (There is no published train schedule and they are sporadic; and sometimes they do run overnight). The bedrooms have white noise machines and earplugs for super sensitive ears!brbrKIDS:brWe are child-friendly (we love kids and they love the farm!) but not child-proof. There are breakable items pretty much everywhere, sharp corners, and all that jazz. Toddlers on-the-move will need a little supervision.brbrBUGS:brThe property is regularly serviced by an exterminator (they use an organic, non-toxic tick and mosquito repellent spray), but bugs are unfortunately just part of life out here in the country. We have insect repellent for your use in the Mudroom. Please check yourself, your clothing, and pets for ticks after playing outside.brbrLAWNMOWING/SNOW REMOVAL:brIn the summer our lawn is mowed bi-weekly, our landscaping team may come and mow during your stay. In winter, when there are more than 4 inches of snowfall, our snow removal guys will plow the driveway. A snow shovel is in the Sun Room closet.brbrAIR MATTRESSES:brWe can accommodate 8 guests, but 2 additional people may be added to your reservation depending on the circumstance. We have two twin air mattresses available. These additional guests may be subject to an additional fee-- please inquire.
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