DELAWARE
1207 Glen Burnie Rd, Delhi, NY 13753
$1,250,000
- MLS ID: 20232284
- Remarks: Welcome to Brooksong Farm! This magnificent farmhouse nestled on a bucolic country road tells a story of a bygone era. With classic, romantic details throughout, this timeless beauty features original details dating back to the 1700s while incorporating all of the improvements needed for modern living. This is one of the great houses of Delaware County that needs to be experienced to be truly appreciated. In addition to the 6 bedrooms, three full bathrooms and two half bathrooms, the home has a formal living room, formal dining room, library, and expansive family room. There are endless opportunities to gather at this majestic retreat. Charming details abound throughout the home, including a claw foot tub, original molding, a slate mud room, and screened in porch. Step outside onto the 120’ long mahogany porch, one of the largest porches in Delaware County, and soak in all of the sites and sounds of nature from the comfort of your own home. The historic dairy farm and retreat features several charming outbuildings, including a carriage house and a two-story barn. The carriage house, built in 1800 offers 6 horse stalls and room for sleds and carriages. The barn, also built in 1800, has room for 40 cows along with a milking room that is currently used as an antique shop. Both the barn and the carriage house feature hand hewn timber beams and brand new standing seam metal roofs. A fully insulated, hand-built pond house with its own outhouse, adjacent to the two-acre pond, allows you to fully immerse yourself in nature. Sited on 150 acres of land, including 40 acres of fields and 93 acres of woods and trails, this handsome retreat offers over 2, 000 evergreen trees, a two-acre stream-fed pond with its own private island, waterfalls, and over a mile of stacked stone walls. Logging trails throughout the property offer endless opportunities for hiking and outdoor activities. Rock formations, including caves and ledges offer unparalleled views of the surrounding mountains. Couple these features with the adjacent apple orchard and established vegetable garden and you have no reason to leave the property. Depending on your needs, this special place can easily be reimagined as a wedding venue, artists retreat, or bed and breakfast. Alternatively, bring this house back to its original roots as your own personal gentleman’s farm. The home includes modern upgrades, including brand new Andersen and Pella windows throughout, new standing seam metal roof, new high efficiency 5-zone propane heating system, whole house security system, fiber optic cable internet, new electric throughout, and smart thermostats for the radiant heating, The home is being offered turnkey and furnished for an easy transition to upstate life. The nearby town of Delhi has so much on offer, including charming boutiques like This & That Delhi and The Stonehouse, dining at Blue Bee Cafe and Hollow, and the Delhi Farmers’ Market. Come experience the majesty of this historic dairy farm nestled on 150 acres. 2.5h to NYC.
- Listing Category: Residential
- Status Category: Active
- Area, sq ft: 3732 sq ft
- Zone: R
- Acreage: 149.74
- Survey: Y
- Year built: 1860
- Age: 200+
- Bedrooms: Six
- Full Baths: Three
- Half Baths: Two
- Living Room Level: 1
- Dining Room Level: 1
- Kitchen Level: 1
- Family Room Level: 1
- Bedroom 1 Level: 1
- Bedroom 2 Level: 2
- Bedroom 3 Level: 2
- Bedroom 4 Level: 2
- Den Level: 1
- Other 1 Level: 2
- Other 2 Level: 2
- SqFt 1st: 2316
- SqFt 2nd: 1416
- Basement: Full, Unfinished
- Attic: Walk Up, Stand Up
- Other Rooms: Den, Great Room, Library, Workshop, First Floor Bedroom
- Amenities: Garden Area
- Total Rooms: 13
INTERIOR FEATURES
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven-built In, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Energy Star Appliances
- Flooring: Ceramic, Hardwood, Slate
- Fireplace Description: Stone, Propane, Wood
- Fireplace Location: Family Room, Other/see Remarks
- Wood Stove: Freestanding
- Cooling/Air Conditioning: Heat Pump, Ductless Split Ac Units
- Miscellaneous Features: Ceiling-beamed, Ceiling-cathedral, Ceiling-vaulted, French Doors, Security System
- Additional Interior Features: Insulated Doors, Insulated Windows, Walk In Closets, Skylights, Master Bath, French Doors, Sliding Glass Doors, Electric Stove Connection, Washer Connection, Gas Dryer Connection, Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detector
UTILITIES
- Heat Source: Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant, Space Heaters, Wood Assist
- Heating Fuel: Propane, Wood
- Hot Water: Propane
- Water: Spring
- Plumbing: Mixed
- Electricity: 200 Amps
- Sewer: Septic-ingr.
EXTERIOR FEATURES
- Garage Type: Garage Detached
- Garage/Parking Extras: Barn, Driveway, 3-car
- Driveway: Dirt
- Style: Farm House
- Style: Farm House
- Construction: Frame/stick
- Color: Yellow
- Siding: Vinyl
- Porch: Enclosed Porch, Screened Porch
- Roof: Metal
- Other Buildings: Additional Garage, Barn, Workshop
- Lot Features: Cliffs, Landscaped, Meadow, Pond, Private, Rock Outcrop, Secluded, Wooded, Water Frontage
- Views: Meadow, Mountain, Water, Panoramic, Farm, Creek
- Water Features: Boat Dock, Creek, Pond, Stream, Water Access, Waterfall
- Additional Exterior Features: Waterfall Garden, Landscaped, Outside Lighting, Screened Porch
- Lot Dimensions: Irregular
- Lot: 10
LOCATION DETAILS
- Area/Town: Delaware
- School District: Delhi Central Schools
- Lot/Site: Rural
- County: Delaware County
- Directions: Route 28 To Glen Burnie Road.
LISTED BY
- Office Name: Fresh Air Realty
- Agent First Name: Alexander
- Agent Last Name: James
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This Delaware County property is located in Delhi and has been listed on Grist Mill Real Estate. This property is listed at $1,250,000. It has Six bedrooms, and is 3732 sq ft in area. The property was built in 1860.