Upstate New York has long drawn architects, artists and urbanites north, where farmland, forest and historic buildings sit side by side. These properties show the range currently on the market.
A church-turned-residence in the Catskills
An early 19th-century Greek Revival church has been converted into a residence at the foothills of the Catskills. Timber framing from 1837 defines the main living space, with double-height volumes and exposed beams left in place. A library sits within the former cupola, while additional rooms are set into the lower level. The property extends across 37 acres, just over two hours from New York City.
Waterfall House on a private dam in Rhinebeck
Designed by architect Steve Mensch and completed in 1985, this compound sits directly above a 60-foot waterfall. The main house is built from steel and concrete and arranged with living spaces on the upper level, opening to the falls through retractable glazing. Guest houses and a three-storey studio are set across the site, connected by covered walkways and stone paths.
A country compound near Coxsackie
Set across 148 acres, this property includes a main house, cottage and separate cabin, all originally built in the late 1940s and recently renovated. The kitchen is centred around a charcoal Aga range, with terracotta floors and built-in storage. The surrounding land includes meadows, woodland, a pool and several outbuildings.
A late 18th-century stone estate
This 1787 stone house in Pine Bush retains wide-plank floors, fireplaces and original joinery throughout. Recent works have focused on mechanical upgrades, leaving the structure largely unchanged. The grounds include bluestone terraces, a heated pool and multiple outbuildings set across 31 acres.
A farmhouse with modern addition in Valatie
This house combines an 18th-century structure with a Greek Revival extension and a later addition by architect John Messick. The newer volume introduces a cylindrical great room with views across surrounding farmland. Original elements, including beams and fireplaces, remain intact. The property spans more than eight acres with a pool, pond and barns.
A Victorian farmhouse and barn in Lexington
A renovated Victorian farmhouse has been updated with contemporary services and a reworked ground-floor layout. A screened porch connects the house to an 1840s timber barn, now used as a large open gathering space. The property sits on 2.4 acres between Hunter, Windham and Belleayre.
A lakefront woodland house in Mahopac
Set above rock ledges and surrounded by dense woodland, this timber-clad house looks out, in winter, to a chain of lakes. Two bedrooms are paired with additional flexible rooms, currently used as offices, while an enclosed porch faces the landscape. A separate outbuilding offers studio or guest potential. Despite its seclusion, it’s minutes from town and the Metro-North line into New York City.
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