luxury property for sale Rhinebeck, United States

This extraordinary newly built home was created with the utmost attention to design, environment, sustainability, and energy efficiency. Based upon the tenets of renowned architect and design theorist, Christopher Alexander (A Pattern Language, A Timeless Way of Building), the rooms are laid out in accordance with a gradient of intimacy, the landscape, and the sun’s trajectory. Architectural elements and materials throughout the house are based on Alexander’s in-depth study of what makes people feel good. Natural light floods each room. Organic patterns, sculptural shapes, and natural materials result in a sense of calm and timelessness. The straw bale construction, aside from its practical advantages as a building material, creates thick walls which provide for deep windows, window seats and ledges for taking in the natural surroundings. Many unique features abound, such as rounded corners and arches, barrel ceilings, secret door bookcases, a spiral staircase, box bed niches, a Japanese Ofuro soaking tub, to name a handful. Handmade tiles and high end appliances in the kitchen. This is truly an oasis for creatives and nature lovers, with an artist studio, a second floor deck and office, and a potting and pottery shed. Situated on 34.5 acres complete with pond and protected wetlands, the property is a private sanctuary for people and wildlife to commune in harmony. Hiking, rock climbing, swimming holes, skiing, restaurants, shops, and the arts are all within an easy distance. Just 15 minutes to the New Paltz campus and a short drive to the charming towns of Kingston, Saugherties and Woodstock, yet only 80 minutes from the George Washington Bridge. This is a unique opportunity to own a truly inspired property that adheres to the highest standards of design and construction.

Cedarhurst, a nineteenth century Second Empire Victorian on three acres with perennial gardens, sundrenched lawn and forest views. Meticulously restored over a twenty year period, the current owners/designers impressed their Dutch and Japanese sensibilities onto the project to create a simple, elegant home. Substantial in its proportions, you'll find high ceilings, large windows and the original wood flooring throughout. Enter through the original french doors to find large rooms on either side of a wide entryway, and a beautiful staircase with its original balustrade. French doors lead from the living room onto a screened in porch where one can take in the beautiful property. The back section of the home is an early addition housing the kitchen with a woodburning stove, exposed beams & doors leading out to a patio. A back stairwell takes you up to a bedroom which the current owners use as an art studio. Beautifully made, wooden eyebrow windows line the space. There are three additional bedrooms surrounding the front staircase, each large and light filled with plenty of storage. The baths, just like the rest of the house, are simple & beautiful, designed by Philippe Stark. There is a deep soaking tub and stucco lined showers, wall hung sinks and top of the line nickel hardware. A staircase takes you up to the third floor, perched in the mansard roof, which the owners dreamed of turning into an art studio. But that project is left for the next steward, should one desire more living space. Outside you'll find an insulated and heated studio/two bay garage & carport with a standing seam metal roof and solar. The main house retains its iconic slate roof. Everything at Cedarhurst was completed with the utmost attention to detail, truly no corners cut during the decades long restoration of this prominent home. Just 1.5h from NYC and 20m to Metro North.

Perched gracefully upon a serene hillside the Arbor House hides from the outside world. Embodying a minimalist elegance characterized by clean lines and uncomplicated sophistication, the exterior meticulously crafted from trees harvested on the property conceals a world of understated luxury behind its façade. Striking black Marvin windows adorn the rustic face and belie what’s inside - a softer, inviting interior. Approaching the house, an expansive front porch beckons you inside, a welcoming gateway. Crossing the threshold, you're greeted by a grand living space where a soaring 14-foot arched oak ceiling crowns the room and radiant-heated concrete floors add warmth. Grounding this inviting room is a woodburning stove that anchors the space in rustic comfort. Adjacent sits a sun-drenched dining area and a chef's kitchen replete with arabescato marble countertops, gas range and woodgrain-textured cabinetry. Oversized windows envelop the space, providing picturesque views of the wooded landscape from every vantage. French doors usher you out to a spacious pavilion, the perfect setting for al fresco dining, stories around the firepit or simply quiet moments of reflection beside your spring-fed pond. On the main level, two guest bedrooms and a full bath with double sinks and bespoke marble vanity provide comfort and convenience. Ascend the stairs to the 2nd floor, where the Arbor House reveals its pièce de résistance: the tranquil primary suite. Gleaming white hardwood floors flow seamlessly from the bedroom into the bathroom, harmonizing with the warm oak ceiling and enormous picture windows that give the feeling of living among the treetops. The spa-like primary bathroom, adorned with a custom marble double-vanity, a freestanding tub and an oversized glass shower, offers a luxurious retreat. Handmade tiles, white shiplap, custom built-ins and vintage lighting add to the charm and opulence. The Arbor House was designed with sustainability in mind, featuring passive solar gain, radiant heat and an electric HVAC system for energy efficiency. The use of recycled custom-milled lumber in its construction minimizes the home's carbon footprint. An ideal country escape, the Arbor House is a thoughtfully-designed modern cabin in the woods, providing a sense of seclusion without isolation. The location is unbeatable, just minutes to all the best of Accord including Inness, Westwind Orchard, Arrowood Farms, Bluebird Wine, Accord Market, and all less than 2hr from NYC.