The North Chatham Residence
Perks for the Parents
This picture-perfect country colonial home is straight out of a style magazine with a gorgeous interior, large gardens and play equipment for the kids. It sleeps 7 + 2. The house has been renovated by 2 NYC designers who have made each room a delight. All of the rooms are spacious and light – the house has 45 windows – and there are design treasures to discover everywhere. Parents will appreciate the comfortable bedrooms with soothing views of greenery.
Why Kids Love it
There are plenty of games and books for children under age ten and there is a separate playroom adjacent to the formal living room with a TV and toys. There are two kids’ rooms: one has a crib and a day bed and another has a twin bed with a trundle, book-stuffed shelves, colorful dots on the walls and fun, festive garlands from Petit Pan. Outside is a swing set, large grassy yard and plenty of outdoor toys. A high chair is also available.
Things to Know
Minimum stay: Generally 3 nights aside from holidays. Take note: the owners have 2 dogs and a cat who will not be onsite during stays, but are a presence in the house at other times if allergies are an issue. No visiting pets are allowed. Windows are original to the house (almost 200 years old) and there are no screens or winter storm windows for them. There is central air conditioning throughout the house. The primary bedroom does not have window coverings; the property is very private and located on a country road but there is sunlight in the mornings. Children will need supervision around the pond. If you have a toddler, please be aware that there are some unprotected sharp corners on furniture. Stair gates are available on request. Baby equipment at the property includes bed rails, high chair, dinnerware, a baby swing, a monitor, and changing table.
About the Location
This residence is located in North Chatham, New York, just off New York State Route 203. It is 2.5 hours mins north of NYC and 40 minutes southeast of Albany, NY, which is the closest airport. The lovely town of Chatham and neighboring Ghent are full of local farms, boutiques, breweries, galleries as well as the amazing Art OMI, a sprawling architecture and sculpture museum. Skiing and snowboarding are close at hand – just 40 minutes’ drive away is Great Barrington, Mass with plenty of dining options and its resort, Ski Butternut, with 110 acres of skiable terrain on 22 trails. The property is next to hundreds of acres of wooded hiking trails.
Accommodation Details
This 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home has 4,000 sq ft of living space. On the first floor is an architect designed chef’s kitchen with an eating island, a formal dining room seating up to 10, and living rooms. There is also a separate mud room entrance, powder room, and a play / TV room. The second floor has 4 bedrooms – 1 queensize ensuite with a shower, 1 with a full crib and single day bed, and 1 kids’ bedroom with a twin/single plus trundle bed. There is a kingsize primary suite with its own soaking tub, shower and dressing room. There is also a shared family bathroom with a tub and shower. The outdoor area includes a pond, full terrace with lounge seating, grilling and a dining area for 10.
Style Notes
Hudson Valley hideaway. This house had been vacant for 2 years when the current owners bought it and its subsequent transformation took 5 long years. However, this 1827 center-hall colonial home is now filled with bright colors, character, and charm. Much of the original design of our home has been restored, including the wide-planked wood floorboards. This residence has been featured in Architectural Digest, as well as several international style magazines. We love, well everything, but particularly the subtle but rich Farrow & Ball paint, the bold use of color (think mustard, deep royal blue and gray), and the clever use of simple, rustic furniture complimented by venturesome statement pieces.
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Air Conditioning
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Baby Bath
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Baby Monitor
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Babysitter / Nanny
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Backyard / Garden
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Balcony
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Bathtub
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Bed Rails
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Bicycles
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Cabinet Locks
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Changing Table
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Chef / Catering
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Children's Dinnerware
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Corner Guards
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DVD Library
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DVD Player
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Dishwasher
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Elevator
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Fireplace Guards
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Game Console
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High Chair
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Housekeeper
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Outlet Plugs
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Parking
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Pet-friendly
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Pool
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Pool Gate
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Stair Gates
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Television
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Toys / Children's Books
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Washer / Dryer
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Wifi
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Window Guards
Chatham, Hudson Valley
Culture and countryside adventures
In the beautiful setting of Columbia County, Chatham is a pretty town with plenty to keep a family occupied for a week or more. Take to the trees at Catamount Ski Area for aerial adventures - or skiing in season; visit local farms and meet the animals; hike or cycle local routes or take in some culture in the many and varied performance spaces and theaters of the town. There’s an annual county fair too, plenty of distilleries, wineries and breweries to visit, and state parks to explore a short drive away.
