Look Inside: A Converted Barn for $850K That Honestly Should Be On a Postcard

• 129 Doodletown Road
• Located in Ancram, New York
• $849,000
• 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
• Listing agent: David King

First things first: This property is a legit barn. And it’s glorious. Built in 1863, this house has been redesigned to be a show-stopping property that sits upon eleven acres of wooded land in Columbia County. And it’s huge. At just about 4,100 square feet of space, it almost feels like a luxury bed and breakfast or a quaint Northeastern inn. 

The first level seems to be the heart of the home with an open kitchen that’s ideal for a seasoned home chef. It’s complete with a four-burner Bosch induction in-island cooktop and a Wolf range. Plus, there are not one, but two dishwashers. It’s easy to imagine holidays spent here—family gathered in the kitchen and settling into the adjacent dining room. On this floor, there are two bedrooms and a full bath. A sliding glass door leads out to the yard. 

Let’s move on to the second floor. This open space is set up to be a formal dining and living area, where perhaps Gatsby-esque parties take place overlooking the great lawn. The views are incredible—both to the outside and above. The exposed beams and fixtures give the home loads of character.

The wide, wooden staircase takes you up to the third floor where you’ll find three additional bedrooms and two baths, each with hardwood flooring, more exposed beams, and lots of natural light that floods in from the windows. 

This luxury barn home is located off a rural road, near the Doodletown Wildlife Management Area. It’s just 20 minutes from the Hudson Amtrak station and only two hours from New York City. 

Bonus: There’s even a silo! The property even comes with its own name—Doodletown Barn—so there’s a good chance you’ll end up on a postcard.

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