For the first time on the market in over a half century, this magnificent property is filled with history: it was the residence of Edgar Villchur who was an American inventor, educator, and writer widely known for his 1954 invention of the acoustic suspension loudspeaker which revolutionized the field of high-fidelity equipment. Located within walking distance of the Woodstock village, this Woodstocky home would make a fabulous Bed and Breakfast, with its rambling 3500 square feet. The breathtaking mountain views are magnificent throughout all seasons and the beauty of the landscape makes you forget you are so close to town. It is totally secluded and the vines covered bluestone patios are reminiscent of quaint villas in Tuscany! Up the long driveway sits this Grande Dame aspiring for new owners with a vision. Years ago, she hosted famous parties for friends, family and who's who of Woodstock and New York. The very large living room with beamed ceilings is graced by a fireplace, and is flanked by a cozy den (also with fireplace) allowing for large gatherings, with french doors opening to one of the bluestone patios. You cannot help yourself but stare at those mountain views! One of the rooms on the first floor was recently used as a bedroom, but could be a media room, as part of it is actually soundproof! It also has a fireplace and a full bath with a walk in tub. Upstairs you'll find 5 bedrooms (3 larger and 2 smaller) with 2 full baths . One of the larger bedrooms has french doors opening onto a big roof deck, allowing you to take in the views! The other two big bedrooms also have a fireplace. The walk up attic (with square footage not included in the 3500) lends itself to tons of storage, and because of the layout, could possibly accommodate extra bedrooms, one having a small balcony. The home has central air and a stand by generator. On the beautiful landscaped grounds, you'll find rock outcroppings, a meadow and a pond, with its own dock. A 2 car garage with a walk up attic complete the property. Nature lovers and melancholic seekers of yesteryear charm, this is not to be missed!
Off market
Zestimate®
$2,296,900
72 Shotwell Rd, Woodstock, NY 12498
5beds
3,500sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1910
17.9 Acres Lot
$2,296,900 Zestimate®
$656/sqft
$5,856 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Forced air, Electric, Oil
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- SMOKE DETECTOR, CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR, FRENCH DOORS
- Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum / Vinyl
- Basement: Partially finished
- Attic: stair/crawl, STORAGE, WALK UP, STAND UP
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,500 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain
Lot
- Size: 17.90 Acres
- Features: PRIVATE, SLOPE-MODERATE, POND, SLOPE-GENTLY, ROCK OUTCROP, LANDSCAPED, WOODED, MEADOW, NO OUTLET STREET, SECLUDED
Details
- Parcel number: 515800271343100
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Wood
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: SEPTIC-INGR.
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Woodstock
Other
Other facts
- Class: RESIDENTIAL
- For Sale: For Sale
- CONDITION: GOOD, VERY GOOD
- PLUMBING: MIXED
- ROOF: ASPH SHINGLE
- FLOORS: CORK
- HEAT SOURCE: ABV GROUND FUEL TANK, STAND BY GENERATOR
- WATER: DRILLED WELL
- Garage Capacity: Two
- APPLIANCES: RANGE HOOD
- FIREPLACE LOCATION: OTHER/SEE REMARKS
- HOT WATER: ELECTRIC
- SEWER: SEPTIC-INGR.
- LOT FEATURES: PRIVATE, SLOPE-MODERATE, POND, SLOPE-GENTLY, ROCK OUTCROP, LANDSCAPED, WOODED, MEADOW, NO OUTLET STREET, SECLUDED
- LOT/SITE: RURAL
- OTHER ROOMS: UTILITY ROOM, OFFICE, STUDY, BREEZEWAY, GREAT ROOM, MEDIA ROOM, MASTER BEDROOM, FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM
- STYLE: TWO STORY, FARM HOUSE, CHALET, ARTS AND CRAFTS
- ELECTRICITY: 200 AMPS
- BASEMENT: PARTIAL
- GARAGE/PARKING EXTRAS: 2-Car, LOT
- ATTIC: stair/crawl, STORAGE, WALK UP, STAND UP
- INTERIOR FEATURES: SMOKE DETECTOR, CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR, FRENCH DOORS
- SIDING: WOOD
- WATER FEATURES: POND, WATER ACCESS
- KITCHEN DESCRIPTION: COUNTRY, CABINETS WOOD, ISLAND
- MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES: CEILING-BEAMED
- DRIVEWAY: BLACKTOP, CIRCLE
- VIEWS: PANORAMIC
- EXTERIOR FEATURES: LANDSCAPED, OUTSIDE LIGHTING, BALCONY, STAND BY GENERATOR
- CONSTRUCTION: FRAME/MOD