Overview
Welcome to the charming historic Buttonball farmhouse, where warmth, natural light, and character abound! The house exudes a welcoming ambiance - feels like an old friend. Large sun-soaked rooms grace the interior, offering pure delight. Main floor features high ceilings, a formal dining area, a spacious living room, and versatile spaces suitable for sitting, TV viewing, work, or as small bedrooms. Beautifully constructed with solid, spacious, and quiet interiors, this rural abode boasts ample natural light and delightful original features such as quaint door latches and wide board floors. In fall and winter, the superb Kuuma wood furnace efficiently heats the entire house. Spacious backyard invites leisurely walks amidst nature’s beauty, with nearby attractions including a serene cemetery and the peaceful rail trail, perfect for morning strolls. Plenty of outdoor space for gardening, playing, dog runs - everything you could ask for in a backyard! Wildlife enthusiasts will appreciate the diverse fauna, from deer and rabbit to a variety of bird species and even the occasional fox. Young fruit trees include pear, plum, and cherry. Barn with upstairs space offers convenient storage and hobby opportunities. New owner has replaced and upgraded main electrical service, installed water filtration, cleaned up yard, done important tree work, septic drain work, painted almost entire house interior, and upgraded kitchen stove. Conveniently located near Chatham and East Greenbush, this property combines rural tranquility with easy access to urban amenities. 15 Minutes to Chatham and Kinderhook for wonderful restaurants, shopping, galleries, movie theater, bookstore, yoga, and the Chatham Food-Co-op; 20 Minutes to Albany for major amenities including Albany Intl Airport; half-hour to Hudson for tons more restaurants, shopping, yoga and antiques, and Pittsfield /Berkshires for skiing, winter sports dining and culture, 15 minutes to all major shopping in East Greenbush. 2.5 Hours to Midtown Manhattan.