Originally known as the Garrett Stickles House, this early 19th-century farmhouse in Columbia County was renovated by Nick Spain, a New York designer with a theatre background. At 1,772 square feet, it sits on 4.9 acres along the historic river road between Hudson and Stuyvesant in the Hudson Valley. A four-year restoration preserved its wideboard floors, six-over-six windows and leaded-glass sidelights, while introducing a floor-to-ceiling glazed kitchen wall overlooking the gardens and a concrete sink basin in the primary bathroom.
The centre-hall plan retains its original proportions, with wood-burning fireplaces in the living and dining rooms and a small study tucked to the rear. Upstairs, two separate wings contain a guest room, an additional bedroom and the primary suite, where unlacquered brass fixtures, handmade tiles and a double vanity are paired with the home’s original timber structure.
The works extended to the structure and services, including rebuilt chimneys, new Marvin windows, updated electrical systems, a new septic system and a whole-house generator. The property is 15 minutes from Hudson and Kinderhook and is on the market for $810,000.
