Wow House: Snedens Landing Historic Home Features Distinctive Details

Address: 20 Washington Spring Road, Palisades

Asking Price: $4,495,000

• 6 beds
• 5 full baths
• 5,000 sq ft
• 0.81 acres lot

This week’s wow houseis a fascinating historical home from the early 1800s, up for sale by agent Richard Ellis.

Known as the Captain John House, this home is rich in local history. While local lore says this Greek Revival Style building dates to 1820, the house originally on this site may have been built around 1687. Located in the heart of Snedens Landing, the former boatyard/ferry district, the building has been a tavern and an inn. It's located less than 200 feet from the Hudson River and there's access for kayaking and other water sports.

The home features distinctive decorative balustrades on two level of porches. Additional period details include working fireplaces, striking interior stone walls, hand hewn beams and panel doors. The property at the rear of the house is very private and features pool over a creek, an old brick smoke house, a secluded garden; and an amazing gazebo perched high with river views.

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