A Livingston Property Villa With Hudson River Views, Close to Otto's in Germantown

If you're excited about Hawthorne Valley Farm taking over Otto's Market in Germantown, here's a big old mansion to buy so you can live closer. And for just $2.25 million!

Jokes aside, for what's here that might be a steal.

Woods Road in Germantown runs through land that was once part of the Livingston estate—one of the great colonial land grants of the Hudson Valley—and the road's lineage shows in its neighbors: a Rockefeller-built house from the 1870s, a Hudson River Gothic chapel built by a Livingston descendant in 1860, and Midwood, a Livingston family property from 1887 make up the neighborhood. The road is included in Hudson River Heritage's register of significant Columbia County sites.

While 1166 Woods Road does a good job of keeping up with the Jones's, its a bit more modern. Built in 2000, this stucco villa on 4.32 secluded acres is reached by a long private drive that opens to broad lawns, mature trees, and Hudson and Catskills views to absolutely die for.

Inside there's 4,514 square feet across two levels and a finished basement. All spaces are replete with antique architectural details drawn from sources around the world—crown moldings, French doors, hardwood floors throughout, a soaking tub, and a fireplace in the living room. The proportions are grand and the rooms are expansive, built for gathering. The house has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a half bath. A courtyard, balcony, and patio extend the living spaces toward the lawn and the views beyond.

The 4.32 acres are broad lawns, mature trees, and open sky. The Hudson and Catskills serve as the backdrop from nearly every angle.

Germantown was settled in the 1710s by Palatine German immigrants and remains a small, historically distinct town sitting between Hudson and Rhinebeck, with Bard College, and the Rhinecliff Amtrak station close by.

1166 Woods Road, Germantown (NY) is listed at $2,250,000, offered by Mitchel Todd and Martin Salerno at The Kinderhook Group, Inc.