A one-of-a-kind home on at least two fronts: architecture and vista! Nestled between two worlds, the front of the home appears in charming black and white vignettes of downtown Madrid throughout its long history—while the backyard opens to a stunning riverfront view, bordered only by parkland and undeveloped shoreline on both sides. This historic home began its story in 1832 and evolved through the 19th century with the addition of a prominent three-story tower. The top level was contemporarily described as an “open-air bedroom,” though the landmark is now locally known as the cupola. Lovingly stewarded by just a few families over nearly two centuries, this home now offers you the chance to write the next chapter in its storied book. Extensive interior renovations range from foundational upgrades—like a new heating system and completely replaced plumbing—to more design-forward improvements, including a brand-new kitchen and bathrooms. Whether it’s the solid hardwood yellow birch floors, antiqued quartzite countertops, or the large frameless glass walk-in shower, these updates have ushered the home into an entirely new era. The open layout on the first floor is perfect for hosting, and things really come to life in warmer months when guests can enjoy the large attached deck and screened-in room spanning the entire riverside of the home. A gentle slope leads from the house to the river, past established shrubbery and perennials, and into an English-style garden bursting with grapes, apples, plums, strawberries, and more. The tomatoes are already ripening, and the lavender is in peak bloom—too bad listing descriptions can’t quite capture the peaceful scent of the garden, or the ever-present sound of rushing water over the dam. From here, there’s yet another postcard-worthy view: the historic stone bridge framed by garden greenery. Potential golfers will be delighted to find the backyard abuts the local golf course—so if gardening, kayaking, or fishing aren’t your thing, there’s always golf! And you’ll have plenty of space to store multiple carts in the 1,792-square-foot timber frame barn, built with locally sourced and milled hemlock logs, pulled out of the forest by draft horses. The barn includes an insulated slab and plumbing to support a potential accessory dwelling unit on the second floor—complete with those same incredible river views. A future project to dream about? The new parcel includes additional land from an adjoining lot, adding over 100 feet of river frontage. Much of the extensive antique collection inside could also be included in the sale—offering the possibility of purchasing the home largely furnished on day one. Though much has been thoughtfully renovated and modernized, successive owners have taken great care to preserve standout original features: the stunning staircase, the coved (rounded plaster) ceiling in the living room, and now the replacement of a few posts on the cupola—currently underway. As the next steward and owner, the baton is in your hands. Your love affair with one truly remarkable home begins now—its next chapter is yours to write. The seller is a NYS Licensed Real Estate Broker.