County Route,ancram, Home For Sale

This stylish Hudson Valley country home effortlessly combines the rich character of a Dutch stone cottage with a modern sensibility. Built in the 1970s using local fieldstone, wide plank floors and hand-hewn beams from nearby 18th century barns, the house has been meticulously upgraded by the current architect/owner into a sophisticated rural retreat. Perched on 12 acres at the end of a long private driveway, this picturesque compound unfolds around a series of varied garden spaces to take in sweeping views of rolling farmland and the Taconic foothills. Gallatin House is a rare find combining privacy, elevation, and coveted southern and western exposures. Highlights include: the timber framed great room with massive stone fireplace and curving passage to a romantic primary suite with its own stone fireplace, spa bath and access to the outdoors; the country kitchen