Historic Hudson Valley Farm With Creative Vibe

NEW CITY, NY — Saw Mill Farm, an extraordinary circa 1790 farmhouse and barn owned by the Jersey family from the mid-1800s through the turn of the century, is now on the market for $899,000.

Located on 53 Saw Mill Road in New City, the property was once a popular saw mill, hence the name of the road on which it is located was born. Tucked away behind a tall, 100-foot long fieldstone wall on nearly 1.5 acres, the home offers a private setting close to Rockland County’s 93-acre Davenport Preserve.

Fully renovated with much character, the 4-bedroom, 3-bath home is a surprising blend of historic and new features including: sandstone walls, four fireplaces, wide-board pine floors, internationally recognized artist Henry Varnum Poor's tile work, brick floors, barn doors and a custom-designed kitchen with top-of-line appliances and adjacent charming sun porch with large fireplace. The 3,200 square-foot barn offers massive hand hewn beams on two floors, with three-car garage built-in, creating a striking two level, studio loft.

Listed by Ellis Sotheby’s International Realty, Saw Mill Farm has “wonderful provenance and a creative vibe,” according to listing agent Richard Ellis, Ellis Sotheby’s International Realty, Nyack (914-393-0438; ellissothebysrealty.com).

Internationally recognized artist H.V. Poor possibly lived and did work here and nationally known, Oscar-recognized theater set and costume designer Millia Davenport lived here for years, as did Tony award-winning Michael Kidd, best known for choreographing Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse in the "Girl Hunt Ballet" and "Dancing in the Dark.”

In the early 20th Century, artist Edward Hopper did a pencil sketch titled "Saw Mill in Clarkstown,” arguably of the Jersey Farm. Saw Mill Farm is situated in a bucolic setting with big trees, an in-ground pool and tranquil views of an adjoining pond.

• Address: 53 Saw Mill Rd, New City, New York
• Price: $899,000
• Square Feet: 3426
• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 3 Baths
• Built: 1790
• Features: Saw Mill Farm c.1790 farmhse & barn loc behind a tall 100 ft long fieldstone wall, in a priv setting close to the 93 ac Davenport Preserve. Fully renovated w/much character, the home is a surprising blend of historic & new features, including: sandstone walls, 4 fplcs, wide brd pine flrs, noted artist Henry Varnum Poor's tile work, brick flrs, barn drs & a custom designed, kitchen w/top of line appliances. Charming sunporch w/ big fplc off kitchen.3, 200sf barn offers massive hand hewn beams on 2 flrs, w/3 car gar blt-in, - is perfect 2 level, studio loft. Situated in a bucolic setting on 1.4 ac w/big trees, an ingrnd pool & tranquil views of adjoining pond, SMF is a place to be inspired & LIVE.

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