On four beautiful acres in the hills above Woodstock Village, this lovely 5-bedroom home incorporates the ideals of the British and American Arts and Crafts movements and is one of only a handful of private historic homes in the Byrdcliffe Arts Colony, which brought the first artists to Woodstock in the early 1900s -- decades before the famous concert. The original colony, founded by the wealthy British painter and Utopian philosopher Ralph Whitehead and his American wife, Jane Byrd McCall, was designed with the goal of creating a community of craftsmen (who built furniture and made textiles, pottery, and jewelry). Many of the original buildings, cottages, and studios still stand and have at times been home to such luminaries as Bob Dylan, Chevy Chase, Eva Hesse, Milton Avery, and Lee Marvin who used to live in this home. Why did the Whiteheads and subsequent generations of creatives fall in love with the area? Reportedly, they searched the nation and chose the hills above Woodstock for its ideal mountain air. Perhaps it is the light filtering through the trees. The hush of snow in winter. Birdsong in summer. The streams, including one on this property, that flow down the mountain toward town. And, of course, the proximity to New York City, which is about two hours away by car and easily accessible by train or bus. The home itself is listed on the New York State Register of Historic Homes, and has been restored to the Byrdcliffe Colony’s Arts and Crafts ideals. Fully renovated, with a host of recent updates. The huge living room, with a massive original, wood-burning fireplace and restored beams, is ideal for relaxing and entertaining. The expansive kitchen -- big enough to include a sofa -- features the work of local craftsmen who built the hand-hewn beams, custom-crafted wood cabinets with local marble, and complemented by the Miele dishwasher, and a La Cornue stove. The kitchen's 13-inch floorboards were locally sourced and painstakingly sanded to restore their natural color; much of the paint, oils, and waxes were created only with natural ingredients and the fixtures are unlacquered brass handmade made by artisans in Brooklyn. A walk-in pantry has its own sink. On the same level are a large private office with custom-made bookcases and a sizable entertainment/recreation room. Some of the rooms are papered with fanciful William Morris patterns -- a nod to Ralph Whitehead, Byrdcliffe's founder, and his friendship with Morris. Upstairs, a total of five bedrooms includes a master with a walk-in closet and en suite bathroom featuring custom tile and cabinetry plus a clawfoot tub that overlooks the woods. The other two bathrooms are tadelakt -- a rare kind of plaster that is 100% waterproof and used to make saunas in Morocco. A fourth bathroom can be found on the main level. Outdoors, there's a handsome hot tub and a hand-built Argentinian grill. Bluestone walls, patios, and paths balance harmoniously with nature. The land encourages exploring and perhaps finding a special spot to set down a cast-iron bench or a comfortable chair by the stream for reading. Walkable from the house is a trail that heads up Guardian Mountain. Today, the once-historic Byrdcliffe Arts Colony is under the stewardship of the Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild, a regional arts center that continues to attract makers of all kinds by offering exhibitions, performance, classes, workshops, symposia, and artists' residencies. Imagine living in a spectacular historic home on four acres with your own stream, surrounded by natural beauty and the unique creative energy of Woodstock.
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$1,775,000
324 Upper Byrdcliffe Road, Woodstock, NY 12498
5beds
4,200sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1905
4 Acres Lot
$2,103,300 Zestimate®
$423/sqft
$7,491 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 19, 2025 at 06:35am
Listed by:
Gary Heckelman 845-532-1178,
Halter Associates Realty,
Judith Steinfeld 917-596-8533,
Halter Associates Realty
Bought with:
Michelle Bergkamp, 10401306708
Corcoran Country Living
Source: HVCRMLS,MLS#: 20221789

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Level: Basement
Bonus room
- Description: Study
Den
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Other
- Description: Den
Other
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Second
Utility room
- Level: Second
Heating
- Oil, Propane, Radiant, Steam
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Other, Water Heater, Washer, Tankless Water Heater, Range Hood, Range, Exhaust Fan, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Dryer, Dishwasher
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Other
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Low Emissivity Windows
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Masonry, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,200
- Total interior livable area: 4,200 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Waterfront features: Stream
Lot
- Size: 4 Acres
- Dimensions: 4 acres
- Features: Garden, Private, Rock Outcropping, Secluded, Sloped, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 515800271159100
- Zoning description: R
- Other equipment: Air Purifier, Fuel Tank(s), Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Arts & Crafts,Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Frame
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1905
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Woodstock
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Road surface type: Gravel