1188 Route 6, Germantown, NY 12526

Welcome to a beautiful quintessential 1880's Clermont farmhouse with the feel of wide-open spaces and sweeping big sky views. Enjoy morning sunrises on the rocking chair front porch and evening sunsets on the back deck. Graced by majestic hardwoods and mature evergreens, the period barns, one once used as a chicken coop, and the other with stalls and electric, afford homesteading potential. An oversized garden shed is close to the cutting garden, kitchen garden and vegetable garden. The stunning hand-carved double front doors are believed to be original to the home. The staircase with a curved mahogany railing is open to the living room that has 9'+ beamed ceilings, wide board floors, 8 inch baseboard trim, and ample windows that flood the room with light. Used as a library and office, the first floor sitting room connects to the laundry room with a full bath. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms, a newly remodeled full bath and stairs to the walk-up attic. The kitchen offers lots of storage, a large antique double basin cast iron sink with drainboards, and a 6 burner Bosch propane range. All appliances were new in 2021. There's plenty of room for socializing while preparing meals for a gathering. The dining area is spacious and opens to the sunroom. A Hearthstone wood stove provides that touch of comfort and warmth when needed. The 3-season sunroom with westerly views was added in 2016 and is very well insulated for future year-round use. The large adjoining rear deck was built to accommodate a hot tub if so desired and is the perfect place to BBQ and star gaze while sitting around a fire. Solar panels and backup Tesla battery installed in 2020 provide energy efficiency, worry-free living and cost savings. 2022's total electric bill was just under $400! Other recent updates include new propane heating system, installation of central air, new 1500-gallon septic tank with updated system, new roof, gutters with guards, 2 car detached garage. This is a very well-maintained home and property with easy access to Hudson, Tivoli, Red Hook and Rhinebeck. Close to parks, trails, distilleries, breweries, wineries, farm markets and all that our beautiful Columbia County has to offer.