Behold The Rifton, an enchanting 1876 stone home and creative haven, bridges Kingston and New Paltz within Rifton's serene hamlet. This architectural gem, once a church, town hall, and a duck farm, now stands majestically, embodying community spirit in its sprawling 6,000 sq ft. Meticulously restored, The Rifton marries wabi-sabi modernism with historical echoes, flaunting exposed beams, bedrock ledges, original stone walls, pine floors, and antique doors wearing a patina of ages. A gravel path leads to a verdant canopy-shrouded entrance, revealing a vestibule of bedrock and terrazzo, with a hidden storage cave, and a bright, welcoming mudroom. Inside, 7ft tall windows illuminate the living room and kitchen, showcasing reclaimed wood stairs and hand-hewn beams. The ground level cradles three tranquil bedrooms, including a primary suite with a glass shower set against natural bedrock, and two guest rooms complemented by a bespoke 5-piece concrete bathroom. Ascend to the former church, now a once-in-a-lifetime entertaining space with massive 30ft ceilings and an epic, Game-of-Thrones stone and steel firepit as its centerpiece. Thirty-two original windows and vast glass doors frame nature's canvas, opening to a spacious deck soaring over the landscape. Above it all, a lofted fourth bedroom, a full bath, and private entrance to "The Tower" a five-story, stone and steel atelier complete this artistic haven. This fully separated section with its own entrance, lends itself to a creative s studio, private gallery, gym, offices, shop or workshop or rent it for year-round income while maintaining the residence independently. The Rifton's grounds are a tapestry of stone pathways and wild gardens, evoking centuries-old enchantment. Perennial blooms frame views of the stone edifice with vivid blue touches, conjuring a Tuscany-like paradise, just 10 minutes from the two urban hubs. Its unique four levels, including the lower garden residence with a grand fireplace, a mid-level workshop, a loft with an indoor circular stone fire pit, and a bell tower, invite boundless creativity. The Rifton, a fusion of history, art, and nature, stands as a testament to architectural poetry, a canvas for those who dare to dream. Art presented by Pinkwater Gallery Art Photos: Doron Gild
20233343
Single Family, Other
4
Ulster
3 Full/1 Half
1876
0.5
Acres
Well
Stone
Holding Tank
4,046
Sq. Ft.
10
School Information
Kingston Consolidated
Bathrooms
3
1
Total:4
Detailed Room Information
- Kitchen
- Washer, Range, Oven, Indoor Grill, Dishwasher
Interior Features
- Appliances
- Washer, Range, Oven, Indoor Grill, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Terrazzo
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Heating
- Oil. Heat Pump.
- Basement
- Crawl Space
- Fireplaces
- Kitchen, Living Room, Wood Burning.
- Security
- Security System
- Additional Interior Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Speed Internet, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Exterior / Lot Features
- Parking
- Driveway.
- Exterior
- Stone
- Lot View
- River
- Lot Dimensions
- .5
- Body of Water
- WALLKILL
- Additional Exterior/Lot Features
- Waterfront.
Community Features
- Security Features
- Security System
- Complex Features
- Security System
Driving Directions
From Kingston Exit 19, go to W on Broadway, Head west on Broadway toward E O'Reilly St, Turn left onto W O'Reilly St, Turn left onto Wilbur Ave, Continue straight onto Dunn St, Turn right onto NY-213 W/Abeel St, Continue on NY-213 W, Destination on Right
Financial Considerations
$17,728
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