Hudson Valley 1750s stone house with a waterfall on the grounds asks $1.5M

This circa-1750 stone residence at 204 Ashokan Road, known as the Delamater-Davis House, owned by former Cosmopolitan Editor-in-Chief Jessica Giles, has just arrived on the market, asking $1,545,000. Giles and her husband, Matt Giles, listed the home–one of the Hudson Valley’s oldest–after a three-year-long renovation. The couple worked to honor the Kingston region’s rich heritage with the help of preservation architect Peter Gearhart, maintaining the home’s original character while thoroughly restoring it with the same level of craftsmanship.

The stone house dates back to the area’s French Huguenot settlers; it is thought to have been a tavern along the road between Kingston and the Catskill Mountains. As one of Marbletown’s oldest standing homes, it’s a fine example of authentic 18th-century stone architecture.

The recent renovation means that the 2,106-square-foot home, set on 4.37 acres, is as livable as it is historic. Behind a charming stone facade, the main floor opens beneath rough-hewn wooden beams. An intimate living room is anchored by a wood-burning fireplace.

The country kitchen has another stone-clad fireplace with a slate hearth and a restored beehive oven. Custom cabinetry is enhanced by designer lighting.

A long dining/prep island works for small dinner parties or casual evenings, and there’s a separate breakfast nook and dining room. A split door brings in sunlight and opens onto the great outdoors.

Upstairs are four sunny bedrooms with wood beams above. A primary suite has a wood-burning fireplace and is configured in the original style, with a step-in shower added for modern comfort and luxury.

An office nook is tucked under the eaves beneath a set of dormer windows. A second full bath is done in black and white tile and painted in moody hues with brightly colored accents.

Surrounding the home is an idyll of rolling lawns and accents of original stone. The Stony Kill waterfall runs through the property, making it even more unique.

The sound of the falls can be heard throughout the house, making nature a backdrop in every season. Although it may seem worlds away, the property is only 15 minutes from Kingston and two hours from New York City.

[Listing details: 204 Ashokan Road by Anthony D’Argenzio of This Old Hudson Team at Houlihan Lawrence]

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