Turn onto the Van Houten’s Landing (National Register of Historic Places) and prepare to have the Hudson River take your breath away. Curve and descend onto its mighty banks where the Rose Cottage has been resting just forty feet above a boatyard/marina since 1900. Recently renovated, this home is perfectly suited as a full-time home or a weekend get-away. Upon entry, the tranquil pink cottage will transport you back in time starting with superbly functioning, original hand-hewn cabinetry. The sink has been reglazed back to its 1960’s luster. Recent additions include a Bertazzoni oven, stainless refrigerator, microwave and reclaimed 19th century French hand-crafted terracotta tiles also serving as a backsplash. Move into the remodeled living room that is open and airy with steel-reinforced exposed beams and hardwood floors throughout. This one-of-a-kind cottage is filled with soft eastern light and bright southern exposures accentuated by recently installed Marvin windows with built-in treatments. An energy efficient, recently restored, 19th century wood burning stove stands at-the-ready for some cozy nights. Custom floating shelves flank the TV to decorate with memories. The completely renovated bathroom with luxurious standing shower is right around the corner. The RH vanity is adorned with a mirror recognizable from old photographs as an original window from the cottage that has been repurposed with antique mirror glass.
An inspirational place to both live and work, the back of the house (with original Dutch-door) currently serves as an office and part time dining room. With views of the lush garden, boatyard and the Hudson River, the cottage lends itself to being a happy, creative space. The ever-changing scenery of the boatyard and its proximity, one can sense the area’s nautical history. The triangle of garden on which the cottage is situated is a gardener’s dream. The backyard is lush with flora and adorned with a magnificent weeping cherry blossom serving as the centerpiece; she blooms for one week in early April each year with stunning pink flowers while providing plenty of shade during the summer months. A restful hammock greets you at the end of the old brick garden path. Work from home? A Generac whole house (natural gas) generator was installed recently to seamlessly protect your power.
Head upstairs to the primary bedroom along with a second room currently serving as walk-in closet with stunning river views. Keep the windows open on any given spring or summer night and listen for the Hudson rhythmically lapping up against the marina docks. Awaken to the house completely enveloped in the most lovely pink and orange glow as the sun rises on the horizon.
Beneath the office is the hidden door that takes you to a fully-functioning renovated basement with original (recently pointed) riverstone with the front basement fortified with twelve inches of concrete. Recently installed wall mounted water service, new washer dryer units and whole house water-filter along with all new electric service. The house has also been equipped with nest smart home technology for remote control of both security and thermostats. Upside anyone? The owner had plans drafted that would come with the cottage for a dormer adding plenty of additional space, a backyard balcony and a primary suite bath.
