Real Estate

A Piece Of History For Under $1M

This historic Wow House will inspire you with its warmth, comfort and creative vibes.

PALISADES, NY — The historic Henry Dobbs House was named and built for a Hudson River boat captain. Its subsequent owners were artists: painters, musicians and actors. This circa 1812 stone and clapboard home has been painstakingly renovated through the years. For less than $1 million, this piece of history can be yours. This listing originally appeared on realtor.com.

  • Address: 63 Washington Spring Rd, Palisades, New York
  • Price: $925,000
  • Square Feet: 1400
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2 Baths
  • Built: 1812
  • Features: The Henry Dobbs House is the quintessential Snedens Landing home steeped in rich history, a strong association w/the arts & the Hudson River. Circa 1812 stone & clapboard home has been painstakingly renovated thru the years & features 3 wood burning fireplaces, orig wide board pine flrs, stone walls inside and out, beamed ceilings, shiplap walls, orig panel doors w/broad moldings, six over six windows, built-in book shelves, double porches & views of the Hudson River. Kitchen was re-designed by current owner to maximize prep & cooking space for several in kitchen. The Henry Dobbs House was named & built for a Hudson River boat captain, & subsequent owners were artists - painters, musicians & actors. Be inspired by the warmth, comfort, & creative vibes of this home. Terraced yard on two levels each w/lawn & stone patios w/arbor on top resting against the rock cliffs of the Palisades. Garage w/small studio above. Short walk to river & community tennis court. Low-key Snedens Landing dates back to the 1700s and claims many past and present celebrity residents from Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier to Uma Thurman, Bill Murray, Al Pacino and Diane Sawyer. The neighborhood of approximately 100 homes lies 12 miles north of the George Washington Bridge in the hamlet of Orangetown in the Lower Hudson Valley.

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