Storybook Cottage: Tivoli, NY
About The Property
Over the river and through the woods, at the end of a picturesque village lane, sits the enchanting Storybook Cottage. Meticulously maintained and renovated, this beloved 3br/2ba home features all the conveniences of contemporary living—central air and heat, modern kitchen and bathrooms, and oversized insulated windows—balanced with a classic aesthetic that even Goldilocks would agree is “just right.”
Fragrant honeysuckle wafts from the lush Secret Garden in summer months, welcoming you to the slate blue rocking chair porch. Inside, the front parlor with original wideboard pine floors invites you to cozy up to the wood stove, and pick your favorite evening read from the handsome built-in bookshelves. Host un-birthday parties in the formal dining room, featuring an elegant wrought-iron chandelier that floats gracefully from the voluminous 9ft ceilings. The updated galley kitchen, awash in natural light from a skylight overhead, opens out to a large deck perched above the grassy rear yard. A pebble-lined seasonal brook meanders through the oversized 1/4 ac lot that backs up to woods surrounding the nearby Stoney Creek.
A bedroom and full bathroom on the first floor provide options for a primary suite, office/workout room, or guest accommodations. This bedroom contains the laundry, and also opens out to the rear deck—offering a separate entrance or direct yard access. Upstairs are two more bedrooms, and a second full bathroom with beadboard clad walls, a mini claw foot tub, and built-in storage.
The fairy tale hamlet of Tivoli is a tight-knit community in the Town of Red Hook, with a walkable Main Street leading down to a scenic landing on the Hudson Riverfront. Find terrific dining and shopping options just a block from the house—like seasonal scoop shop Fortune’s Ice Cream, and modern apparel and home goods store Winn’s.
No knight in shining armor will vanquish the competition that’s sure to seek out this picture-perfect home. You’ve gotta step through the looking glass to see it before it’s gone!
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Listing Agent: MJ Collum, 917-753-3181
11 Washburn Ave.
Tivoli, NY 12583
DETAILS:
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms (full)
Square feet: 1,028
Acres: .23
Built: 1900
Village: Tivoli
Town: Red Hook
County: Dutchess
Renovations: 2020
Heat: Furnace (replaced 3 years ago), mini splits, wood stove
Water: Municipal
Sewer: Municipal
Trash: Municipal
Roof: Asphalt shingle
Cell service: Good
Internet: High-Speed Cable (Frontier)
SBL: 6.174-7-538
Taxes: Town/Co. $2,452, School $6,617
Certain furnishings available for purchase, to be discussed after accepted offer
Listing price: $459,900
Sold price: $535,000
IMPROVEMENTS:
Added a shower to downstairs bathroom
New claw foot tub in upstairs bathroom
Added wood stove
New windows in downstairs bathroom and upstairs landing
Wall-to-wall built-in closets in the primary bedroom
New insulation throughout
New tile in kitchen and downstairs bathroom
House exterior and deck painted (2021)
Front and back landscaping
Added greenhouse to shed
Outdoor shower w/hot water hookup
Mini split system for heating/ac upstairs
New ceiling fan in downstairs bedroom
New screen doors on back deck
Woodshed
Under Contract