A Greek Revival with Romantic Charm in Poughkeepsie
A historic former dairy farm on Cream Street.
This is a truly romantic property in Dutchess County, right between Hyde Park and Pleasant Valley. Built in 1820, this former dairy farm at the eponymously named 262 Cream Street is a beautiful example of Greek Revival architecture, balanced with plenty of modern updates. It's got original wide plank floors, wood molding, and two fireplaces—one in the parlor and one hearth-style red brick beautify in the kitchen. The 2,800+ square foot layout includes multiple gathering spaces, a main-level sitting room with adjacent full bath, and a basement bar known as “The Tipsy Crow,” complete with a wine cellar.
Outdoors, the nearly three-acre property features a creek, a reflective pond surrounded by seasonal flowers, and multiple outbuildings including a charming pond house, a reading retreat dubbed Rose Cottage, and a stone dining area tucked among fruit trees. Onsite outdoor activities include a treehouse with a zipline and a custom-built firepit. A separate two-car garage includes a studio apartment above, ideal for guests, caretakers, or rental income.
This is an easy drive from NYC—it's a few minutes from multiple Metro North stops, the Taconic State Parkway, and landmarks like Vanderbilt Mansion, the FDR Library, and the Culinary Institute of America.
262 Cream Street is listed for $1,450,000 by Jeanine Agnolet-Rado at LaBarbera Real Estate Inc.
