Locust Dale Farm, known also as the Conyn-Van Rensselaer homestead, is an incredible example of a fully and meticulously restored 1766 Dutch home that is fit for modern living. A truly extraordinary 5-bedroom, 6400+ sq ft residence set on 143 peaceful farmland acres just minutes from the center of Claverack and a short distance to downtown Hudson, NY. There are 4 wood-burning fireplaces, including a jambless fireplace with original iron fireback and an early cooking hearth with beehive oven. A recent post & beam addition houses a modern kitchen, great room, media room, master suite and 2-car garage.
The property has many original outbuildings, all restored: a brick summer kitchen,1860 barn,corn crib,stone well &ice house. There is also a reconstructed traditional Dutch barn and a generator to keep it all going.The land is bordered by the Claverack Creek and bisected by the Loomis Creek with inspiring views of the Catskills. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Truly remarkable.
Columbia County is situated in the Northern Hudson River Valley in Upstate New York.