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Under $100K Sunday ~ c.1889 Catskills Hotel ~ Possible Owner Financing Under $90K ~ Sold
July 19, 2020
7 Academy St, Stamford, NY 12167
$89,000 ~ Sold for $80k on 10/16/2020
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The former Mountain View House is offered with possible owner financing. The grand hotel was once one of the Queens of the Catskills.
In the late 1800s, Stamford was promoted as a summer resort community by the Ulster & Delaware Railroad. Before automobiles and air conditioning became the norm, visitors from New York City flocked to the Catskills by train for cool summer breezes and fresh air. Guests usually stayed for a week or two, some the whole summer. By the time the Depression came around, and later train service stopped and ac became popular in homes, many of the Queens of the Catskills closed.
Having lived a few towns away from Stamford, we would often visit. Even today, it is a charming town with many recreational opportunities in the area.
Owner Financing Possible! MOUNTAIN VIEW HOUSE This 1890’s Former Hotel has over 10, 000 sq ft and 40 + rooms. Appropriatley named The Mountain House for it’s spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding scenic Catskill Mountains, including Mt. Utsayantha.
The home has Good Bones and sit’s on a corner lot with large lawn areas. There is one livable apartment already in place. Finish the rest to your needs/vision.
It commands the Grandest and most Complete View of Mountain and Valley to be obtained from any house in the Village, and only a short walk to all stores, post office, bus stop, etc.
The Grand Entrance leads you to the Oak Staircase that goes up four floors with long hallways, and the rooms are endless. There are Ceilings made of Wainscoting, Wood Floors and Oak Trimmed Doors. Continue up to the Private Cupola Room which has Stained Glass Windows and Amazing 360 Degree Views. Convert this Old Gal back to Her former Glory Day’s or make a new use for it…the possibilities are indeed Endless…Artist Colony Apartments etc.
