Built as a creative sanctuary, this $4M stone house and studio capture Woodstock’s golden era
Photography: Gabriel Zimmer | @catskilliimage
Along a quiet lane near the heart of Woodstock, the property at 21-23 Library Lane has been standing since the 1920s. Built by Impressionist painter Paul Arndt during the town’s heyday as an art colony, the stone house and studio functioned as the artist’s sanctuary for living and creating. Asking $3,950,000, the verdant landscape surrounding the buildings complements its creative cottage vibe, adding up to a timeless retreat in any era.
Surrounded by enchanting gardens by landscape architect Michael Trapp, Library Lane feels like a European country cottage where time barely moves.
The main house has been restored in a way that preserves its hand-crafted architecture, with hand-trowelled plaster walls, exposed beams, original wide-plank floors, and interior walls of stone.
A stone-wrapped wood-burning fireplace anchors the cozy living room. French casement windows of wavy glass provide a timeless view of the century-old trees beyond.
The bespoke kitchen features Siberian elm countertops and European Clé tile. The sun-filled dining room is surrounded by views of the property’s lush gardens.
Also on the property, a three-bedroom cottage opens beneath skylit vaulted ceilings. The main space is framed by an original stone fireplace, wide-plank pine floors, and reclaimed barnwood cabinetry. A screened porch offers indoor-outdoor living.
Sunlit bedrooms are both cozy and gracious. Baths are highlighted by artisanal details like Venetian plaster and vintage fixtures.
In the surrounding gardens, mature trees shade layered plantings. A fragrant vine-covered pergola provides an al fresco dining spot that resembles a Tuscan countryside retreat.
The stone house and cottage studio occupy separate parcels of land, each with private grounds. Together, this unusual estate provides both a cultural legacy and a timeless shelter from an uncertain world.
[Listing details: 21-23 Library Lane by Stephen Kingsley and Sarah Broach of Compass]
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