5 THINGS TO LOVE ABOUT THE MID-CENTURY STYLE OF "OTTAWAY THE HOUSE"

 

In Campbell Hall, a small Hamlet of Orange County, next door to an upscale boutique condominium complex called Blackburn Farm, down the road from golf and horseback riding, and just an hour from the city, is an authentic piece of mid-century real estate, a true bit of Americana; “The House”.

We’re living through a time when mid-century modern style is so hip that the label is being slapped on any house or piece of furniture that happened to be built during the mid-1900’s regardless of whether the characteristics are in congress with the definition of mid-century style. Here are those characteristics according to all-knowing Wikepedia:              

• ample windows

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Great Game Rooms of The Hudson Valley and Catskills

You know what I love about fall? The Chill. I don't just mean the chill in the air (which is delicious), I mean the fact that in the fall, I can chill! All summer I feel obligated to knock it out of the park, to have as much outdoor fun as humanly possible. Hiking, swimming, boating, beach walking, bbq'ing, playing guitar on the lawn, supervising night time games of man-hunt, biking, cartwheels....my family shoehorns the maximum amount of activity into every single day. It can get a little...um...exhausting! In the summer I feel like going inside is a betrayal of a glorious gift. That's a lot of pressure!

Every year by the time we get to Labor Day I am so ready for a stiff breeze to roll in.

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Big Sky Waterfront In The Northeast

 

It’s time to get a little deep about our real estate.

“And this, our life exempt from public haunt, finds tongues in trees, books in running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything.”

                                                                                        - William Shakespeare 

 

 

I love the Northeastern part of America. Quaint towns, deep forests, mossy mountain paths. No matter where you go (exclusive of the coast), it feels cozy. I love the Western part of the country too, for one reason. The expansive landscapes. When you stand amid a completely open landscape where miles of wide-open nature confront you, you realize your place in the world, your “self” adjusts to

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25 Maple Avenue, Milton NY - Luxury Upstate Waterfront Real Estate For Sale

 

Marlborough just may be the sleeper hit of the Hudson Valley. While nearby towns like Kingston, Newburgh, New Paltz and Highland are being “mentioned”, “instagrammed” and blogged about constantly, Marlborough sits quietly next to the river keeping its’ secrets. It’s convenient to the city, and close to a host of fun activities and great restaurants. But still it goes unnoticed by the masses!

of the secrets Marlborough is keeping is a knock-you-down stunning lake house escape in the Hamlet of Milton. You might expect luxury homes with Hudson River views from Marlborough. That makes sense! But a luxury lake house accessed by a long, gated drive off an unassuming

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Onteora Park Open House June 25th 1-5pm

948 Country Route 25, Tannersville NY 12485

“The fine arts should be regarded as the crowning glory of all the arts, equally necessary and useful to man, who in his desire to reach the perfect existence, with the joy of life as the spring of his impulses, draws from nature about him every element possible which will contribute to his pleasure and satisfaction.” 

-George Reid, Painter and Architect of 948 Country Route 25, Tannersville.

 

Onteora Park is living, breathing Americana, and a bit of a titillating mystery. Even if you’ve lived in the Catskills for a good long time, you may never have heard of it. If you have heard the whispers of the private enclave of grand arts and crafts

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What's Happening In Dutchess County Real Estate?

 

 

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Rochester's in Upstate NY right?

Way, way Upstate? Well...yes and no. There's the Rochester in Monroe County on Lake Ontario, and then there's the other Rochester, the Rochester in Ulster County. It's better known by the names of two of its hamlets, Accord and Kerhonkson. But it's not as well known as it deserves to be!

 

Kerhonkson and Accord, NY Real Estate

Rochester is a collection of hamlets, the 2 largest being Kerhonkson and Accord. The town itself was founded in 1703 and has grown to a population of over 7,500 people. It boasts some of the most gorgeous and challenging hiking and mountain biking trails in the country located in the beautiful Shawangunk mountains. The towns hamlets boast everything from independent bookshops to

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Kingston real estate is hot. Since the beginning of the year, 60 homes have sold in Kingston, an 8% increase over the same period in 2015. This adorable Uptown cape is sure to be next hot commodity on the market!

 

The Perfect Uptown Kingston Home For Sale

As you drive by 20 Irving Place in Kingston you might get the impression that it is “sweet”, or that it is neat, tidy, and well-kept; the brick construction definitely makes a positive impression with its easy maintenance and great style. These are all true! You might also get the impression that it’s a bit small. This time though, you’ve got the wrong end of the stick! If you were to walk around this cutie, you would find your first impression turned on its head. Plus, you’d find so many

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 Perk up hikers, cyclists, climbers, SUNY New Paltz parents who just want to be near their kid, and dreamy mountain lovers! Here’s a rare opportunity.

 

There’s a little secret we Upstate NY Real Estate Agents keep. But today I’m in the mood to let the cat out of the bag. Get ready….it’s coming….here it is. We have a shortage. A shortage of year-round luxury rentals.

Much of the time this isn’t a huge problem – we have plenty of short term luxury rentals for the summer, ski rentals for the winter, plenty of nice mid-range homes for year round rental. But as the Catskills and Hudson Valley become an alternative escape for the Hamptons (read my highly controversial Catskills vs. The Hamptons post) the demand for luxury rentals that offer

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MEET SOME VERY SPECIAL CLIENTS

It's our great pleasure to help hundreds of humans find their perfect place in Upstate New York. But it gives us a special warm, fuzzy feeling to help their furry family members find a new home. For many of these pets moving here means more room to play or a quiet place to be. For some it even means becoming a local celebrity! Here are three stories. We'd love to hear yours!

 

Moses Mansfield - what a guy!

  A few years ago Moses and his people Babs, Phil and Calli Mansfield bought a home we had for sale in Phoenicia, NY. They've all settled into Phoenicia. Babs works in development at the Center For Photography in Woodstock, owns Phoenicia Soap Company  (she makes the gorgeous soap herself in their…