210 Bate Road

Description

Built by Dutch settlers in 1740 and quietly tucked along one of Claverack's most peaceful country roads, 210 Bate Road is a home that tells the story of the Hudson Valley itself. Set on 4.72 acres of mature trees, rolling lawn, and woodland, it offers an increasingly rare combination of complete privacy and remarkable convenience--just ten minutes from the restaurants, galleries, and shops of Warren Street in Hudson. Over nearly three centuries, the house has evolved with extraordinary care. While its early Dutch structure remains intact, later stewards thoughtfully incorporated architectural elements salvaged from a nearby grand Federal home, layering the house with another chapter of regional history. Elegant mantels, cupboards, doors, windows, and the staircase sit comfortably alongside hand-hewn beams, wide-plank floors, and beautifully weathered brick, creating interiors that feel collected over generations rather than restored all at once. The kitchen and baths have been sensitively renovated, offering modern comfort while remaining entirely sympathetic to the home's historic character. Every improvement feels quiet and intentional, allowing the architecture--and nearly three hundred years of craftsmanship--to remain the focus. Looking toward the future, the home is powered by solar energy serving both the house and barn, with two Tesla Powerwall batteries providing efficient energy storage and resilience without compromising the property's historic character. The living spaces unfold naturally from one another, each with its own distinct sense of warmth. A wood-burning fireplace anchors the living room, while two wood stoves--one welcoming guests in the generous entrance hall and another in the primary bedroom--make the house feel equally inviting throughout the colder months. An office and a soaring artist's studio provide inspiring spaces to work and create, flooded with natural light beneath vaulted ceilings and exposed timber framing. Upstairs, two peaceful bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath, while a second full bath on the main floor offers flexibility for guests. Outside, the landscape is every bit as compelling as the house itself. Loomis Creek meanders through the property, crossed by charming footbridges that lead to woodland walking trails beneath a mature canopy of trees. A fenced garden surrounds the house, while the open meadow offers ample room for a pool or pond should the next owner wish to add one. The property's creative legacy extends beyond the main residence. The antique two-story carriage barn was once the working studio of renowned local artist Stanley Bate, who lived here at the turn of the twentieth century. His original gas-fired kiln remains in the barn today, a remarkable artifact of the property's artistic past and a lasting reminder of the generations of makers who have found inspiration here. The barn continues to offer exceptional space for creative pursuits, workshops, or future possibilities. Homes of this age are rare. Homes that have been so thoughtfully stewarded--where nearly three centuries of history, craftsmanship, artistic legacy, and modern sustainability exist in such quiet harmony--are rarer still. 210 Bate Road is one of those exceptional places that feels both timeless and entirely alive, offering an extraordinary country setting just minutes from the vibrant cultural life of Hudson.