The Delamater-Davis House, one of Hudson Valley’s oldest surviving homes, recently hit the market and is already pending. Located in the antiquing and hiking destination of Kingston and dating back to 1750, the home is highly-desirable for its history, location, and impeccably preserved architecture.
The sellers are Jessica Giles, former Cosmopolitan Editor-in-Chief, and her husband Matt Giles, who renovated the quaint abode for three years to turn it into their dream second home. Now, with plans to spend more time in the city, they’re ready to pass it on to new stewards and have priced the property at $1.545 million.
What makes the home especially captivating, though, is its rich past. Built by descendants of French Huguenot settlers who helped establish some of the area’s earliest communities, the home is believed to have once operated as a tavern along the route connecting Kingston to the Catskill Mountains. Far from the days of serving pints or sustenance to weary travelers, the tranquil cottage now consists of four bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms. Tastefully restored, the space showcases enduring rustic charm with five fireplaces, hand-hewn beams, wide-plank floors, and a beehive oven. Of course, with the stylish homeowner at the helm, it’s also been skillfully decorated and edited.
Nature is also a highlight of Delamater-Davis House. Stony Kill runs directly through the property before dropping into a waterfall, so you can’t help but feel at ease. Anthony D’Argenzino 0f This Old Hudson represents the listing.
