ESOPUS
Main St, Esopus, NY
$2,000,000
- MLS ID: 20233343
- Remarks: Behold The Rifton, an enchanting 1876 stone home and creative haven, bridges Kingston and New Paltz within Rifton's serene hamlet. This architectural gem, once a church, town hall, and a duck farm, now stands majestically, embodying community spirit in its sprawling 6, 000 sq ft. Meticulously restored, The Rifton marries wabi-sabi modernism with historical echoes, flaunting exposed beams, bedrock ledges, original stone walls, pine floors, and antique doors wearing a patina of ages. A gravel path leads to a verdant canopy-shrouded entrance, revealing a vestibule of bedrock and terrazzo, with a hidden storage cave, and a bright, welcoming mudroom. Inside, 7ft tall windows illuminate the living room and kitchen, showcasing reclaimed wood stairs and hand-hewn beams. The ground level cradles three tranquil bedrooms, including a primary suite with a glass shower set against natural bedrock, and two guest rooms complemented by a bespoke 5-piece concrete bathroom. Ascend to the former church, now a once-in-a-lifetime entertaining space with massive 30ft ceilings and an epic, Game-of-Thrones stone and steel firepit as its centerpiece. Thirty-two original windows and vast glass doors frame nature's canvas, opening to a spacious deck soaring over the landscape. Above it all, a lofted fourth bedroom, a full bath, and private entrance to "The Tower" — a five-story, stone and steel atelier — complete this artistic haven. This fully separated section with its own entrance, lends itself to a creative’s studio, private gallery, gym, offices, shop or workshop — or rent it for year-round income while maintaining the residence independently. The Rifton's grounds are a tapestry of stone pathways and wild gardens, evoking centuries-old enchantment. Perennial blooms frame views of the stone edifice with vivid blue touches, conjuring a Tuscany-like paradise, just 10 minutes from the two urban hubs. Its unique four levels, including the lower garden residence with a grand fireplace, a mid-level workshop, a loft with an indoor circular stone fire pit, and a bell tower, invite boundless creativity. The Rifton, a fusion of history, art, and nature, stands as a testament to architectural poetry, a canvas for those who dare to dream. Art presented by Pinkwater Gallery • Art Photos: Doron Gild
- Listing Category: Residential
- Status Category: Active
- Area, sq ft: 4046 sq ft
- Zone: R40
- Acreage: 0.5
- Year built: 1876
- Age: 100-200
- Bedrooms: Four
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full Baths: Three
- Half Baths: One
- Living Room Level: 1
- Dining Room Level: 1
- Kitchen Level: 1
- Family Room Level: 1
- Bedroom 1 Level: 1
- Bedroom 2 Level: 1
- Bedroom 3 Level: 1
- Bedroom 4 Level: 2
- Den Level: 1
- Attic Level: 3
- Other 1 Level: 1
- Other 2 Level: 1
- SqFt 1st: 1690
- SqFt 2nd: 2240
- SqFt 3rd: 240
- Basement: Crawl
- Virtual Tour: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=AL9EZS4Z7qc
INTERIOR FEATURES
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Indoor Grill, Oven-built In, Range, Washer
- Flooring: Ceramic, Hardwood, Terrazzo
- Fireplace Description: Wood
- Fireplace Location: Kitchen, Living Room
- Cooling/Air Conditioning: Ceiling Fan
- Miscellaneous Features: Ceiling-cathedral, Ceiling-vaulted, Security System
UTILITIES
- Heat Source: Heat Pump
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water: Drilled Well
- Plumbing: Mixed
- Electricity: 200 Amps
- Sewer: Septic-abv
- Utility Level: 1
EXTERIOR FEATURES
- Garage/Parking Extras: Driveway, Lot
- Style: Estate
- Construction: Stone
- Lot Features: Cliffs
- Views: River
- Water Features: River
- Water Ways: Wallkill
- Lot Dimensions: .5
- Lot: 62
LOCATION DETAILS
- Area/Town: Esopus
- School District: Kingston Consolidated
- Lot/Site: Rural
- County: Ulster County
- Directions: From Kingston Exit 19, Go To W On Broadway, Head West On Broadway Toward E O'reilly St, Turn Left Onto W O'reilly St, Turn Left Onto Wilbur Ave, Continue Straight Onto Dunn St, Turn Right Onto Ny-213 W/abeel St, Continue On Ny-213 W, Destination On Right
LISTED BY
- Office Name: Hudson Modern
- Agent First Name: Sean
- Agent Last Name: Nutley
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This Ulster County property is located in Ulster Park and has been listed on Grist Mill Real Estate. This property is listed at $2,000,000. It has Four bedrooms, 4 and is 4046 sq ft in area. The property was built in 1876.