This lovely Colonial in Sparkill, Rockland County, is a hidden gem. Built in 1920, it has three bedrooms and 1.5 baths. The traditional covered front porch welcomes visitors with a paved pathway and gray steps. A richly stained front door contrasts well with the white siding, gray flooring, and natural ceiling of the porch. The […]
This Midcentury Modern-era home was lovingly nicknamed by its owners, and is now looking for a new family to call it home. Although thoroughly ensconced in the present time, it’s located on Huguenot Street, better known for its 17th-century abodes. Walnut Ridge in New Paltz has three bedrooms and 2.5 baths, spread between a main […]
This four-bedroom Cape Cod in Piermont is the right mix of tradition and modern convenience. The white picket fence, stamped walkway, and white-trimmed blue facade are all tried-and-true tradition. Three dormers pop through the roof. The front door opens to a stairway with a living room off to the side. Dark hardwood covers the floor. […]
A recycling mindset is useful nowadays—choosing to reuse a building, instead of tearing it down and constructing something new, preserves history and adds loads of charm. This week, Upstater’s visiting converted schoolhouses that share that feeling. This c.1770s schoolhouse in Ulster Park has original stone detailing. In the early 20th century, it became a single-family […]