186 & 191 White Schoolhouse Rd

Description

Set just east of the Village of Rhinebeck, Wonderland Farm encompasses 65 acres of gently rolling countryside spread across two separate deeded parcels. The landscape is defined by open fields, mature woodlands, and the meandering Landsman Kill stream. Recognized by the New York State Agricultural Society as a Century Farm, the property reflects more than a century of continuous agricultural heritage and thoughtful stewardship. At its center stands a classic 1898 farmhouse, offering the enduring appeal of late 19th-century architecture. The home features original hardwood floors, period woodwork, and timeless details that speak to its history while providing a comfortable and welcoming living environment. The property also includes two barns, each with its own architectural and functional significance. The larger barn is a remarkable 1700s hand-hewn post-and-beam structure, an enduring example of early American craftsmanship. Both barns are equipped with electric service, and one includes a half bath, enhancing their usability for a variety of purposes. Their size, authenticity, and utility make them ideal for preservation, restoration, or adaptive reuse as studios, workshops, or event spaces. The Landsman Kill winds through the property, adding natural beauty and ecological diversity. The land presents a balanced mix of meadows, woodlands, and cultivated acreage, currently operating as a working Christmas tree farm. The setting is both pastoral and practical—well suited to continued agricultural use, conservation, or a thoughtfully planned residential or mixed-use estate. Located within Rhinebeck’s Rural Countryside (RC) zoning district with 5-acre zoning, Wonderland Farm offers exceptional flexibility for future owners. Potential uses include continued agricultural production, residential development, adaptive reuse of existing structures, agritourism, conservation initiatives, and educational or recreational programming, all subject to local approvals. Wonderland Farm represents a rare opportunity to own a property of historic and agricultural significance in one of the Hudson Valley’s most sought-after locations. Its combination of history, natural beauty, and versatility ensures it will continue to be a meaningful and productive landscape for generations to come.