Seize the chance to rent the Peary Homestead, one of the Hudson Valley's most iconic and poetic homes, available from Labor Day through Memorial Day. Featured in Veranda and Private Gardens of the Hudson Valley, this Gothic-style home in Germantown, NY, was originally built in 1823 by sea captain...
Seize the chance to rent the Peary Homestead, one of the Hudson Valley's most iconic and poetic homes, available from Labor Day through Memorial Day. Featured in Veranda and Private Gardens of the Hudson Valley, this Gothic-style home in Germantown, NY, was originally built in 1823 by sea captain Robert Peary. Recently renovated in 2020 by architect Chip Bohl and designer Louise Copeland, the fully furnished property combines Hudson Valley contemporary style with traditional art and antiques.Perched on Northern Boulevard, the home offers stunning views of the Hudson River. The Peary Homestead has hosted many notable guests, including a naturalist, a prominent business executive, and the lead horticulturalist from The New York Botanical Gardens. The exterior boasts meticulously maintained English-style gardens, including parterre and espalier perennial gardens, as well as a 270-foot greenhouse and fenced cutting and vegetable gardens. The inground pool, featuring two lotus water gardens, is open through September.Inside, the 4,028-square-foot home features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. The first level includes a chef's kitchen with an eating area, a pantry, mudroom, formal dining room, living room, office, half bath, and a sunroom overlooking the gardens. The lower level also includes 3 fireplaces for cozy winter evenings. The second floor hosts the primary bedroom with a gas fireplace, en-suite bath, and two walk-in closets, plus 2 additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a guest suite with its own bath. A playroom is also available.A separate guest house with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath sits above the 2-car garage, providing ample space for guests or staff. All electrical, plumbing, and infrastructure were updated during the renovation. Located just minutes from the Taconic Parkway, you can quickly access Germantown's Otto's Market or Gaskins, Hudson's vibrant art and culinary scene, Tivoli, Bard College, and Rhinebeck Village. The Peary Homestead is perfectly situated to explore the Hudson Valley's rich natural and cultural offerings.
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