While beachy areas in driving distance of New York City are always popular (the Hamptons, the Jersey Shore, the Connecticut coast, etc), the Hudson Valley has long been attractive for city dwellers seeking peaceful second homes. From storied families like the Livingstons to modern-day celebrities, many have planted roots at properties across its vast landscape.
Smithfield Farm, a large estate in Amenia, New York, is currently available for those looking to splurge on an expansive Hudson Valley spread with ample charm. Unfolding across 118 acres, it beckons with picturesque Catskill views, rolling hills, and a circa-1790 Colonial with tempting architectural allure.
Maintained impeccably, this seven-bedroom main house with green shutters exudes cheerfulness at first sight. As you step inside, its age and elegance provide a feeling of comfortable refinement. The wooden staircase, stately fireplaces, and continued use of yellow and green with wallpapers, curtains, and paint create an atmosphere that is welcoming and in tune with the gorgeous natural hues outside. As for standout spaces, it’s tough to overlook the 27-foot-long living room or the adjacent sunroom with floor-to-ceiling windows in three directions. The formal dining room and billiards room, both boasting original 18th century wood paneling, are sure to be big hits for anyone who wishes to spend holidays here entertaining.
When many guests are en route, you can also utilize the two-bedroom apartment above the detached garage or the caretaker’s cottage with three bedrooms. Of course, the grounds also provide much to see and do, from the heated gunite pool to the equestrian facilities with two barns, 28 horse stalls, pastures, a polo field, and more. Alternatively, a new owner’s favorite activity could be as simple as reading under the canopy of the property’s cherished Camperdown Elm. This rare tree, perhaps the property’s best tree if we’re ranking them, has been standing proudly since the 1940s.
If you’re looking for a countryside, New York home where even the trees have a story, contact Oliver Brown of Houlihan Lawrence about this listing