c.1880 Romanesque Style Stone Home on 12 Acres in New York $200K
OHU50K Notes $200,000
Incredible opportunity to own this amazingly beautiful Victorian style stone home on 12 acres! Needs TLC. Restore this castle back to its glory! Character galore throughout this home. The banister, arched doorways and woodwork are one-of-a-kind.
Realtor Comments
This 5, 000+-square-foot solid limestone house stands as a testament to timeless craftsmanship. Though years of neglect have left it in need of significant restoration, the exterior with its imposing stature exudes an old-world charm reminiscent of a castle. Inside, the home is a mix of faded elegance and untapped potential. Large rooms with high ceilings are framed by original woodwork. Grand fireplaces anchor several rooms. Arched doorways, intricate built-ins and an imposing center staircase are a testament to the artisans of a bygone era. With care and vision, this home could be transformed into a true masterpiece. Imagine entertaining in this magnificent home after restoration. Set on 12 acres, this property offers ample space for gardens, walking paths, a small orchard or pon.
- 8 bed
- 1.5 bath
- Build date 1880
If interested in a property, please contact the realtor whose link is provided in the post below, or contact an agent of your own choosing. Independent verification of details and status is recommended.
132 W Grand St, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428 $200,000
- Contact Realtor: Crystal Kraak – OXFORD PROPERTY GROUP USA
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Here is a link to the Stone Lodge Feasibility Study
History
Montgomery County
Greater Mohawk Valley Land Bank – $5,200
Stone Lodge Building Condition Report
“The Stone Lodge building in Palatine Bridge was built between 1886-1890 by Civil War Major William N. Johnston. His father operated several iron foundries in the area, and his younger brother was a newspaper owner, County Clerk, Town Supervisor, and stone dealer. This house was partially intended to show off the fine limestone produced at the family quarry just across Grand Street from where this building currently stands. The Stone Lodge is one of a handful of limestone “Mansions of the Mohawk” that still exists and sits on a large 12-acre parcel within the Village. Over the last century, the building has had several lives – most recently it was used as a restaurant. The Lodge has sat vacant for the last six years as it has transitioned in and out of tax foreclosure. For most of its time spent vacant, the building was also unheated, which led to major condition issues such as burst pipes and broken cast iron radiators. Despite a roof replacement in 2010, one of the large limestone chimneys eventually collapsed and created holes in the roof and front bay window. Various break-ins and acts of vandalism have also occurred, thus contributing to the rapid deterioration of such a stately structure. The Greater Mohawk Valley Land Bank, a local nonprofit organization tasked with facilitating the process of putting vacant buildings back into productive new use, took ownership of the Stone Lodge recently and began immediate stabilization measures to arrest any further deterioration. A $5,200 Preserve New York grant will allow the Greater Mohawk Valley Land Bank to work with Lacey Thaler Reilly Wilson Architects of Albany to create a full condition analysis of the Stone Lodge. The creation of this report will assist the Land Bank in making repairs to the structure and helping a new owner (either private or commercial) rehabilitate the building to bring it back into productive use once again.”
