Photography: Clay Banks.
A 1908 schoolhouse has been reimagined as a striking live–work property blending architectural heritage with creative potential. On the market for $830,000, the former educational landmark spans 13,000sqft across two tax parcels totalling just over an acre in the Upstate New York town of Callicoon.
Photography: Clay Banks.
Photography: Clay Banks.
Photography: Clay Banks.
Photography: Clay Banks.
Photography: Clay Banks.
Photography: Clay Banks.
Originally built as a public school, the building later housed a dress factory and piano workshop before being adapted by artists. Many original features remain intact — solid wood floors, wainscoting, soaring ceilings — preserving the building’s craftsmanship while allowing for flexible modern use. The main residence has three bedrooms and two bathrooms across 1,536sqft, with bright interiors, custom cabinetry and abundant natural light. Beyond, vast studio and performance spaces extend the possibilities of the property: a 60-by-34-foot gymnasium with 20-foot ceilings, a top-floor dance studio and multiple workshops illuminated by oversized windows.
The expansive property is set above the Delaware River and walkable town, home to cafés and a regular farmers’ market. Zoned for mixed use, it could evolve as a gallery, retreat or community venue while providing an inspiring home for the buyer. Updated infrastructure includes a new metal roof and boiler.
