Upstate NY Real Estate News

90ft of frontage directly on the Lake

The warmer weather is making us think about all things summer and water - waterskiing, swimming, kayaking, boating, canoeing, floating around and soaking up the sun, or reading a delicious book next to the water. 

We have the perfect lakefront property coming soon that will let you do all of those activities. With 90ft of water frontage directly on the lake, 3BR and 2BA, this house would be perfect as a year-round retreat to live full-time, or escape from city life. Situated on a lot and a half, there is plenty of space to spread out and relax. Owned by the same family for the last 50 years, this property has a lot of loving history that we are excited to see be passed along to the next family. 

Imagine waking up on a Saturday morning, and heading down the street about 10 minutes to pick up fresh bagels in the welcoming town of Kinderhook for you and your family to enjoy before planning a day of fun on the lake. Or check out Samascott Orchards for delicious fresh produce, flowers, bakery, seasonal fruit picking for apples and strawberries, among others, and their fabulous corn maze. 

Take a bike ride around the area and then reward yourself with a stop at Dutch Desserts, or Stewarts for some ice cream.

To learn more about Kinderhook and the surrounding area, check out this website. There is a lot of history in this area, and owning a home nearby will give you easy access to places such as the Luykas Van Alen house, Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse, and the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site. The Columbia County Historical Society is an active and thorough resource for the history buffs interested in living in the area, and the local chapter of the DAR host regular meetings and events. 

Wouldn't it be amazing to have a house right by the water, immersed in history, close to small-town activities if you choose to seek them out, and not far from things to do in Albany, NY or western Massachusetts (see our blog post here). For more information on local things to do and other properties for sale, please visit here and here, and we'd love to have you visit our website for more information on this property and many others. 

M. Natalia de Amorim - Principal Broker Owner Realtor

19 Central Square, Chatham Village NY 12037 ~ 518-392-5600

Looking to spice up life in the kitchen of your Hudson home? Try taking a cooking class at Valley Variety. Located at 705 Warren Street, this space is part culinary classroom, part art exhibit and part shop. With a true visionary moment Valley Variety’s founders felt the need to bring together a modern space to Hudson real estate where patrons can learn, reflect and shop all at once.

Cooking and baking workshops, demonstrations and other chef’s event are often on the calendar. Classes occur in the onsite chef’s kitchen. Learn the basics or tricks of the trade at one of these informative culinary events. Private events are also available for those with groups who want to get together and expand their minds as a whole.

Art is also a focus here, with temporary exhibits gracing the walls. Rotating shows highlight works from contemporary artists ensuring there is always something new to see. Valley Variety also stocks an assortment of consciously selected merchandise. Items are chosen for functionality, inspiration and uniqueness. High quality kitchen essentials are of course in stock. There are also personal living items such as colorful blankets and backpacks, and modern amenities like fashionable Bluetooth speakers. Shoppers are sure to find the perfect something at Valley Variety for their Hudson home.

Sweet treats abound at the Village Scoop nestled upon Hillsdale real estate. Here is a quaint little ice cream creamery big on charm and big on taste. Flavors are plentiful and include good old fashion vanilla strawberry, and chocolate as well as more creative choices. Favorites include cappuccino and dulce de leche. Here root beer floats flow, bananas are split and waffle cones are dipped in sprinkles. Locals especially love the Village Scoop sundaes which can be topped with hot fudge, caramel, fruit, nuts and whipped cream. Yum!

For those craving something other than ice cream, there are a variety of snacks to satisfy. Chocolate lovers living on Hillsdale real estate can sink their teeth into a rich brownie, and those seeking cake can choose from pieces of coffee cake, pound cake and lemon iced. The cookie jar is also kept full. Two varieties are black and whites, and traditional chocolate chip. Whatever treat is decided upon, The Village Scoop has a coffee drink to pair it with.

Delight the folks at home and bring a handpacked pint of ice cream back to your Hillsdale home. Nothing beats the heat better than an ice cream cone and with summer just around the corner, The Village Scoop is the perfect place to stop.

Come see a show close to Chatham homes at the Mac-Haydn Theatre. Doors opened at the Mac-Haydn way back in 1969 creating a community theater with quality artistic productions. Indeed since its beginning, one great hit after another has graced this Chatham real estate stage. The 2016 season continues the trend with a top of the line calendar.

Summer shows include traditional musicals such as South Pacific and Chicago, mixed with some newer collaborations like Into The Woods and The Addams Family. South Pacific is a prime example of classic theater that never gets old, and a perfect opportunity for those who call it their favorite to share its wonderfulness with newbies to the theater. The timeless tale of romance and social strife that guides it along still stands true today. Another well loved musical is the vibrant and volatile Chicago. With “All That Jazz” and “Cell Block Tango”, toes are kept tapping and hands clapping time and time again. Into The Woods will have the audience on edge as it follows Cinderella, a young couple seeking a child, a witch, and Jack selling his cow all into the depths of a dark forest. Of course calamity strikes creating a suspenseful and eerie scene. Most remember The Addams Family as icons from television. Although they are not necessarily the neighbors most want living next to Chatham homes, their lives were quite interesting and do make a marvelous and amusing story for the stage.

Kids love to follow in the footsteps of the elders they adore, and with the Children’s Theatre at the Mac-Haydn they can. Upcoming shows for the Children’s Theatre include the traditional fairy tales of the Frog Prince, Hansel and Gretel and the ridiculously silly Seussical.

A complete calendar listing and ticket information is available at the Mac-Haydn Theatre. Go see a show today!