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Welcome to the original early 1800's John Jay van Valkenburgh home in the quaint and historic hamlet of Chatham Center. This three bedroom, charming two-story colonial farmhouse on 1.6 acres features original wood beams, a working fireplace with wood stove insert in the large open living room, hardwood floors and an adjoining dining room with a cast iron wood stove. A modern kitchen with stainless appliances, quartz countertops and washer/dryer adds to the conveniences. There is a cozy den/office with a half-bath adjoining the kitchen. Upstairs, there are 3 bedrooms with ample closet/storage space and a full bath. The property is surrounded by mature plantings, stone walkways and a barn with workbench and a potting shed. The side yard features a 16 x36 in-ground heated pool with lush plantings. The backyard features a vegetable garden and a beautiful sitting area with expansive lawn and large crabapple trees. The property is beautifully hidden as you come up the driveway, surrounded by perennial gardens and shrubs. A recently installed full-house generator , smart water heater and pool heater adds to the upgrades. Located 5 minutes from the town of Chatham, the Old Chatham tennis club, nearby Kinderhook and 30 minutes from Hudson, Albany and The Berkshires. Minutes to conservation areas for hiking.
| Last Updated | 5/18/2026 | Year Built | 1810 |
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| Community | Chatham Center | County | Columbia |
Additional Details
| APPLIANCES | Built-In Refrigerator, DISHWASHER, Gas Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer Stacked |
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| AREA | Chatham Center |
| BASEMENT | SUMP PUMP, Yes |
| FIREPLACE | Yes |
| HEAT | Propane, Wood Stove |
| INTERIOR | Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, High Speed Internet |
| LOT | 1.6 acre(s) |
| LOT DIMENSIONS | 1.6 |
| STYLE | COLONIAL |
| TAXES | 7393 |
Location
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