Upstate NY Real Estate News

March 26, 2020

SOLD 2020 But How About This One

This beautiful Chatham Village 3-bedroom Farmhouse with separate rental is sold but we'd be glad to find you one ... 

Are you looking to stay in Chatham Village ?

Do you prefer community and conveniences at your door, or a private spot of your own set out on some acreage? 

We have colleagues throughout Columbia, Berkshire, Rensselaer, Albany, Dutchess, even as far as Saratoga County and Lake George ready to find you your ideal home.

Whatever you seek you can find it on our website... click the link below to search MLS - yes, the same MLS realtors access - and let's discuss any property interesting you!

Reach an agent at  518-392-5600  or  PCP@PCPREALTY.COM

Click the following to search MLS:  FIND MY NEXT HOME!

 

 

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March 25, 2020

NEW - Quiet Chatham NY Upstate Rental

Chatham Village Apartment Off Dead-End Street 

  

Bright Village apartment on quiet dead-end street. Showings to begin May 1, 2020. Annual lease only.

Short walk to Main Street shops, cafes, Quirino's Theater and popular restaurants including Glenn's 66 Eatzzeria, Blue Plate, Chatham Brewing, Yianni's, Chatham Grill, The People's Pub, Destino's, Real Food Co-Op, Main St. Goodness and Bartlett House and Dairy Queen within 2 miles.  

SUPER CLEAN including Kitchen with full-size washer and dryer, formal dining room, living room with large bay window, 2 bedrooms and full bath. Municipal water and sewer. Oil hot water heat. Included is lawn mowing and snow removal.

100% SMOKE-FREE PROPERTY.  Pets not preferred.

$1100/mth plus utilities. First month's rent and one month security deposit required.

Please EMAIL our office to receive Application - PCP@PCPrealty.com

  

 

 

   

  

 

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March 24, 2020

Coronavirus 2020 - Chatham NY

 

"New York State is on Pause - All Non-Essential Personnel Should Stay Home"

Governor Cuomo signed an Executive Order mandating 100% of the workforce must stay home, excluding essential services. Exemptions include shipping, warehousing, media, grocery and food production, pharmacies, healthcare providers, utilities, banks and related financial institutions. 

Please wash your hands often, wear gloves, and do your share to STOP THE SPREAD OF GERMS via touching, sneezing and coughing.

 

If you remain in the market to purchase a Hudson Valley or Capital Region home, PREFERRED COUNTRY PROPERTIES agents and brokers remain available via telephone or email. We would be glad to discuss and get you further information of any area home you see advertised to plan an informative outing once "regular" life resumes. Click  FIND MY HOME  to access all MLS listings. 

Wishing all the best of health.

Team Natalia 518-392-5600  PCP@PCPrealty.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posted in Blog
March 23, 2020

SOLD - Let the Indoor Pool Party Begin

 

THIS ONE IS SOLD but don't fret, there are other homes like it and we would be glad to show them to you. We've been selling Columbia County for over 30 years and know everything you're wanting to know about it.

Are you looking to purchase south-county to be closer to Rhinebeck and Kingston? Or are areas closer to the Berkshires, like Chatham and Canaan your preference? We're not only Realtors, we are Matchmakers eager to match clients with the homes of their future...

518-392-5600  PCP@PCPrealty.com

Thank you for visiting our site and check your Inbox regularly for new listings as they come on market.

 

If a period home on acreage is what you seek, click the link below and let us know if you have any questions:

c1800 Chatham NY Farmhouse - M. Natalia de Amorim EXCLUSIVE - PREFERRED COUNTRY PROPERTIES 518-392-5600 

 

Posted in Blog
March 20, 2020

Spring in Upstate New York

 

Chatham Village Clocktower. We are delighted Spring is here to be able to once again enjoy the beautiful outdoors and stroll the pedestrian-friendly streets and lanes of Columbia County.

 

Upstate New York features some of the finest and unique properties. Whether you are wanting a primary or weekend home, multifamily dwelling, commercial venture or even a winery!

 

 

Preferred Country Properties has full-time professionals dedicated to helping you find your ideal property.

 

How about a spacious Contemporary with sparkling pool and multiple decks for blowout entertaining? Or maybe a simple Farmhouse with spring-fed pond and century old shade trees is your calling ... 

 

Whatever your ideal, our seasoned agents have the resources, knowledge and patience to work with you until your ideal property comes available.

 

If you have summer fun and a lake house on the mind, now is the time to start planning! Columbia County has numerous rivers, ponds and lakes to get your heart racing either swimming, kayaking, jet skiing or simply sunbathing days away with a favorite read and beverage.

 

Some beautiful waterways include Kinderhook Lake, Copake Lake, Taconic Shores, Queechy Lake, Robinson Pond and Lake Taghkanic.

 

If being one with nature is your thing, you will definitely find your groove in any of Columbia County's many cherished hot spots like High Falls, Hand Hollow, Greenport and Ooms Conservation areas, or Borden Pond, Taconic State Park, Bash Bish Falls and The Stockport-Greenport Trail. 

 

If history excites you, be sure to plan a day trip to Olana Historical Site. Besides the stunning architecture, the site's Hudson River and Catskill views are to die for!

 

 


In short Columbia County is an ideal place to just visit, plan a stay, raise a family or to dedicate a few chapters of your Book of Life...

Surely one of our  FEATURED PROPERTIES  can become a favorite stomping ground. They are some of the finest investments currently on market. Please call to discuss with Natalia (principal broker) and as well some of today's unprecedented financing.

TEAM NATALIA  (518) 392-5600

PCP REALTY .COM

 

Posted in Blog
Dec. 6, 2018

Abutting Land Conservation

Abutting Conservation Lands

 

Stop just visiting Chatham Village in beautiful Columbia County New York and start planting some roots!

 

NEW TO MARKET AND EXCLUSIVELY OFFERED

by our Principal Broker, M. Natalia de Amorim, this original c1850 Farmhouse sits at the end of a dead-end lane. On nearly 3 acres at the edge of Chatham Village abutting 62 acres of Borden's Pond Conservation Area

Feel like you are a world away while actually being within walking distance of Village Hall [opposite Preferred Country Properties office], Chatham Bookstore, Crandell Theatre (home of Film Columbia]. Enjoy the vast assortment of cafes, pubs and restaurants including ever popular Destino Fiesta Mexicana, Yianni's at The Chatham House and Blue Pate Restaurant [opposite Preferred Country Properties office].

The first time offered in over 50 years, this property is a gem in the waiting with its solid structures (did we mention the detached two-car garage) and quiet setting. Some dated decor but totally livable as is with miles of walking trails at your door! Easy access to Crellin Town Park and Taconic State Parkway only about a mile away.

 

Eat-In Kitchen Off Laundry Room Lovely Wood Floors Continue to Living Room

 

 

Let us show you this great new Exclusive.

It's brand new to market and showings are easily arranged. Call

PREFERRED COUNTRY PROPERTIES 518-392-5600 

or email  PCP@PCPrealty.com  to receive details in your Inbox.

Could you meet this week? Let us know your availability and we'll gladly meet you.

 

M. Natalia de Amorim - Principal Broker/Owner/Realtor

 

 

 

Posted in Blog
May 16, 2018

Tennis, Lake & Winery Nearby - Entertaining Made Easy

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Featuring tennis, a lake, and a winery nearby, entertaining made easy at 75 Shaker Ridge Rd, Canaan, NY. Hilltop orchards is a 2 minute drive from the front door of your new home. Located in Upstate NY real estate, in Columbia County and the lovely Hudson Valley, and near the western Massachusetts border and Berkshire mountains, this lovely home has so much to offer both inside and outside of the home and property. 

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75 Shaker Ridge Rd has high vaulted ceilings and generously sized rooms with lots of glass bring in the outdoors. A first floor master bedroom en suite, with well-distanced guest bedrooms, means that you have plenty of space for comfortably entertaining, living with your family, or excellent self-care. 

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Having an attached garage plus detached garage means you have plenty of storage for cars, equipment or important keepsakes; an attached garage in winter in Upstate NY real estate is a true gift!

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With a renovated chef's kitchen sure to please the skillful food artist we all wish we could be, meals have great potential to be thoroughly enjoyed either in the dining room or the 3-season room. A fully-finished lower level including family room with wood stove and fireplace, and a wrap deck on a super private and quiet 8+ acre lot, means that potential for joyful meals with delicious local wine await you at 75 Shaker Ridge Rd, Canaan, NY.

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For those of us who enjoy being active, you will have full use of common pond and tennis courts all within 13 miles to Lenox, 10 minutes to Richmond, MA, 15 minutes to Chatham, NY or a short drive to skiing at Jiminy Peak or Bousquet. Queechy lake is around the corner from you with lots of resources for fun activities for kids and adults. Or try the Stevens Glen trail or Schor Conservation area for some great hiking or peaceful walks in any season. 

75 Shaker Ridge Rd, Canaan, NY 6

This home provides proximity to some fabulous resources. Ever wanted to try glass-blowing? You have a local artist practically in your backyard at Hoogs and Crawford. Interested in studying Buddha, Dharma or Sangha? The Tendai Buddhist Institute is only a few minutes away. The rare book collector has a gem of a resource down the road from 75 Shaker Ridge Rd at The Librarium

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The chef who appreciate's the renovated kitchen will likely be interested to know what kind of delicious edible resources are local. Pick up local produce at Three Maples Market Garden or The Berry Farm and cook your own delights. Swing by the Canaan General Store for some basics, spices, household goods or a sandwich with homemade bread. The Stanmeyer Gallery and Shaker Dam Coffeehouse will delight the coffee drinker and art enthusiasts. Try The Rouge Restaurant and sit at one of their tables on their outside patio, or visit the East Chatham Food Company on one of the evenings when they have low-key live music. 

75 Shaker Ridge Rd, Canaan, NY 7

Contact us today for a private preview or visit our Hudson Valley real estate website for more information. We'd be happy to help you with any of your Upstate NY real estate or Western Massachusetts real estate needs. 

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Posted in Blog
May 10, 2018

Built for Relaxation: 253 Hanky Mull Rd, Nassau, NY

This recently listed home at 253 Hanky Mull Rd, Nassau, NY nestled in the countryside of Upstate NY real estate, was practically built for relaxation. Featuring a hot tub on one of the home's three decks, you can relax outside in any season. 

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Winter provides it's own comfort and warmth with this home's stunning 9ft Bluestone Hearth in a large living room. Watch a game by the fireplace or look out the windows to see the changing of the seasons or the falling of the snow. 

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As a renovated Cottage, you'll have a comfortable kitchen with amenities like a with appliances including a dishwasher, refrigerator and stove. You can chill out in the summer with central air conditioning (newly installed in 2012). 

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Have cars that need to be covered? You're in luck with this home's 18x26ft open-front garage, as well as an additional 10x14ft garage. Plenty of storage available with a wood garden shed on your 1.8 surveyed acres.

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This home will keep you warm, cool and/or relaxed any day of the year, but should you find that you want to go out to explore, you're only 30 minutes away from Lee Outlets, or Albany, NY in the other direction.  

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Having a place like Hand Hollow Conservation area nearby, managed by the Columbia Land Conservancy, means that you know you're in good company with plenty of open space for hiking or cross-country skiing. If you have a dog that loves to take you hiking, you will also be close to Cherry Plain State Park.

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If the arts and mental stimulation are more in line with your interests, The Theater Barn is only a few minutes away from your home. Or explore some spirituality with the Sufi community that is not far from 253 Hanky Mull Rd, Nassau, NY

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Food can be a fun activity all on its own, and if this is something you love to explore, consider trying the Blueberry Hill Cafe for brunch on a Sunday morning. We hear good things about the Kendall House and Mario's, too.

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However you decide to fill your days, whether it's staying home where you'll be warm and relaxed, or heading out to enjoy the freedom, open space and fun things to do in Upstate NY, Columbia County, the Hudson Valley, or Western Massachusetts, we'd love it if you would consider our services to help guide you home, whether it's 253 Hankey Mull Rd, Nassau, NY or any of our other featured properties

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Happy Spring and happy home-hunting from Preferred Country Properties

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Posted in Blog
May 9, 2018

Elemental Waters - 262 Vandenburg, Canaan, NY

http://www.pcprealty.com/property/116022/

On the list of things that nourish the mind and spirit, elemental waters and the healing energy of nature are at the top of the list.This gorgeous property in Upstate NY real estate features its own spring fed pond, but is also only 5 minutes away from the pristine waters of Queechy lake

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Owning a low maintenance home at 262 Vandenburg Dr, Canaan, NY that was built less than 15 years ago adds to low stress living that a property like this would provide for it's owner. You will rest well in this property which has been used minimally over it's short life, meaning that you get a house in fantastic shape with all the benefits from being perfectly positioned in the idyllic countryside of Upstate NY real estate, in the Hudson Valley and in Columbia County, NY.

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It's hard to imagine that you would ever need to seek entertainment or fun outside of the joys of home ownership of this property, yet Queechy lake provides ample opportunity for fun and relaxation with rights to its beach and room to kayak, swim, canoe or float on an inner tube, depending on your mood, only a couple of miles away, close enough to ride a bike. 

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Lenox, MA is only 10 minutes away from this home situated on the eastern border of NY, near the Berkshire Mountains. Music and the arts at Tanglewood are only a 20 minute drive away; far enough away to give you peace and privacy in your home base, yet close enough to make seeking the mental stimulation and harmony of beautiful music an easy effort with great reward. 

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Should you find that you want to enjoy the benefits of organic food, Chatham, NY has a fabulous market that we encourage you to visit, as well as Tierra Farm. The Chatham Grill will let you have a hearty meal before walking over to the picturesque historical movie theater, the Crandell Theater, owned by the Chatham Film Club

If traveling to and from the NYC is your main focus, this property is only 15 minute from the Taconic Parkway, a lovely rolling drive through the countryside that connects Columbia to the hustle and bustle of the city.

Outdoor activities might be your bread and butter, so consider that Bousquet skiing is less than 20 minutes away. Hike at Harvey Mountain state forest, or Ooms Conservation area, and then treat yourself to a massage and delicious spa treatments at Canyon Ranch in Lenox, Kripalu, or try a drink at Harvest Spirits Distillery.

262 Vandenburg Rd has the master bedroom and master bath on the first floor, while guests have 2 BRS to choose from upstairs, or one w/bath and great room on the finished, walkout lower level. Featuring a great deck to read or grill on, garage, 3+ acres of privacy, quiet and accessibility to everything. 15 minutes to our office in Chatham - we'd be glad to show you.

Rejuvenate yourself with water and nature at this gorgeous home in Upstate NY real estate or explore some of our other properties. We'd be happy to help you at our website

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Posted in Blog
May 8, 2018

Tanglewood & 117 Smith Lane, Canaan, NY

We have a not-so-secret gem of a resource right in our backyard here in the gorgeous Hudson Valley of Upstate NY and Columbia County - Tanglewood.

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Summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and host of fabulous shows in 2018 including Harry Connic, Jr, Stephen Stills & Judy Collins, Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me, and pianist Lang Lang, Tanglewood is one of the favorite activities of both permanent residents and vacation home owners, both near and far. 

Tanglewood happens to be only 20 minutes away from this gorgeouus home at 117 Smith Lane, Canaan, NY. Built around 1820, this Federal Colonial has high ceilings and 5 bedrooms, including 2 master suites. Consider making this your primary home or vacation home, and retreat from the stress of city life and busy-ness by yourself, with family, or with friends.

On summer days, relax by the pool, take a hike at nearby Bates Memorial State Park, kayak at Queechy Lake, and then you and some friends and family can take an easy countryside drive to take in a show at Tanglewood. Doesn't that sound like a delicious way to spend a summer day?

If history is more your cup of tea, consider that Hancock Shaker Village is only 15 minutes away from 117 Smith Lane, and the Berkshire Museum is only 20 minutes from your door. 

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Winter can be spent reading a good book in one of the many rooms with a roaring fireplace, or watch the leaves of fall change from the comfort of your screened porch. Easily entertain your guests in any season with excellent circular flow of the first floor, large rooms and a big kitchen.

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Close to Chatham, Hudson, Pittsfield, New Lebanon, Lenox and Stockbridge, there are limitless possibilities for the joy and ease of country living at 117 Smith Lane, Canaan, NY. 

Should you find that this property and the proximity it has to wonderful things to see and do interests you, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at Preferred Country Properties and ask to speak to Natalia. 

Cheers to summer weather, live music and country living and visit our blog for more information about things to do in Upstate NY and Western Massachusetts. 

 

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