Get ready to see the light, or at least the Northern Lights New York has to offer, because a former Ulster Park, NY church just hit the market at a cool $1,900,000—and it’s residential now.
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“Behold The Rifton, an enchanting 1876 stone home and creative haven, bridges Kingston and New Paltz within Rifton’s serene hamlet,” says the Zillow listing for 1883 Main Street in Ulster Park, New York.
“This architectural gem, once a church, town hall and a duck farm, now stands majestically, embodying community spirit in its sprawling 6,000 sq ft. Meticulously restored, The Rifton marries wabi-sabi modernism with historical echoes, flaunting exposed beams, bedrock ledges, original stone walls, pine floors, and antique doors wearing a patina of ages.”
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Inside this impressive stone building, you’ll find seven-foot tall windows that pour light into the gorgeous living room and kitchen. Reclaimed wood stairs and hand-hewn beams lend a dose of charm and history to the property.
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“The ground level cradles three tranquil bedrooms, including a primary suite with a glass shower set against natural bedrock, and two guest rooms complemented by a bespoke five-piece concrete bathroom.”
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This majestic entertaining space with massive 30-foot tall ceilings features an epic, Game-of-Thrones stone and steel firepit as its centerpiece. It’s the perfect place to host friends, family and impressive parties.
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“Thirty-two original windows and vast glass doors frame nature’s canvas, opening to a spacious deck soaring over the landscape. Above it all, a lofted fourth bedroom, a full bath, and private entrance to ‘The Tower’, which is a five-story, stone and steel atelier.”
This fully separated section with its own private entrance could be anything—a private studio, a guest space, a professional workshop, gym, office or even a short-term rental.
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“The Rifton’s grounds are a tapestry of stone pathways and wild gardens, evoking centuries-old enchantment. Perennial zone 6 blooms frame views of the stone edifice with vivid blue touches, conjuring a Tuscany-like paradise.”
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Just 10 minutes from the local Hudson Valley Mall and less than 90 minutes to Manhattan, it’s a perfectly-placed escape.
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