Property Details

Overview

On vacation in Piermont! That’s what you will feel like in this beautiful one-of-a-kind Greek Revival home with river views from every room. Magical light, floor to ceiling windows, 12’ high ceilings, and 5 fireplaces will delight you in this spacious and charming home. Original restored details throughout the home showcase the craftsmanship of another era. Enter into a welcoming entry hall with custom crown molding and hand crafted staircase. Off the hall is an oversized family room with an enormous original fireplace and breathtaking river views. Also on this level are a mudroom with laundry and a large workshop with abundant storage. The middle floor includes a chef’s kitchen and gorgeous light-filled dining room with room for everyone beside the original fireplace. The open floor plan extends to a warm and bright living room with fireplace, the symmetrical mirror image of the dining room, with custom built-ins, and stunning views. A light-filled home office and marble half-bath round off this level. Follow the dramatic mahogany staircase and you will find three beautifully appointed bedrooms with custom built-in wardrobes, new custom windows, original wide-plank floors, and fireplaces plus two full marble bathrooms in mint condition. Two front porches, new blue stone patio, private and landscaped backyard, and of course river views are some of the outdoor features. The yard is fully fenced in as well and leads to the Old Erie Path walking/ biking trail. A 5 minute walk brings you to Piermont’s Main Street replete with shops and restaurants, charming library, and bus to New York City. Tallman Mountain State Park, Piermont Community Center, and the Piermont Pier are just down the street with recreational opportunities. This home boasts a rich history, serving as the Piermont Library for nearly 100 years and originally built for the Main Family of Erie Railroad fame. The home is an excellent example of the Greek Revival style of architecture, popular across the United States from 1825 - 1855, with handsomely crafted ionic columns in front flanking a front porch and balcony and hand-crafted throughout the house. From the night sky to sunrises, rainbows, and the occasional bald eagle, the views are always different and uplifting from this gorgeous village home!