luxury property with terrace for sale Claverack, United States

Newly completed and set on 11.7 private acres in the heart of Hillsdale, this architect-designed 4-bedroom, 4-bath modernist residence combines striking contemporary architecture with sweeping pastoral and mountain views in every direction. Arriving via a long private driveway, rolling lawns and open fields unfold toward a home defined by bold geometric forms, expansive walls of glass, and a seamless connection to the surrounding landscape. Just minutes from the Hamlet of Hillsdale, Catamount Mountain Resort, Great Barrington, and Hudson, the property offers a rare balance of architectural refinement, privacy, and access to the region’s most desirable destinations. The residence is centered around a dramatic great room with a soaring 20-foot vaulted ceiling and a wood-burning fireplace clad in richly toned chestnut marble. Floor-to-ceiling glass and oversized Arcadia sliding doors dissolve the boundary between interior and exterior, opening onto more than 540 square feet of covered outdoor living space designed for year-round entertaining and relaxed outdoor living. Throughout the home, natural light shifts across clean architectural lines and warm materiality, reinforcing a strong connection between structure and landscape. The kitchen serves as both a design centerpiece and functional workspace, featuring custom walnut cabinetry crafted by a Brooklyn cabinetmaker, integrated Fisher & Paykel and Bosch appliances, an oversized monolithic island, and a 48-inch double-oven gas range. A fully equipped butler’s pantry and bar area provides additional prep space, storage, second dishwasher, and additional refrigeration, allowing the main kitchen to remain clean and open for entertaining. The primary suite is a private retreat with vaulted ceilings, a custom dressing room, and a spa-like bath finished in dramatic Calacatta Violetta marble, featuring a soaking tub, oversized shower, and fluted glass steel-framed doors. Upstairs, a second ensuite bedroom offers its own walk-in closet and marble-appointed bath, complemented by an additional guest bedroom suite. A versatile fourth bedroom on the main level provides flexible use as a guest suite, office, media room, or wellness space with direct access to the outdoor terrace. Designed for high-performance modern living, the home includes spray foam insulation, high-performance windows, forced-air heating and central air conditioning, on-demand hot water, Lutron lighting controls, remote-access thermostats, generator hookup readiness, and a detached heated 26' x 26' two-car garage. Located just minutes from Catamount Mountain Resort and within easy reach of Great Barrington and Hudson, the home places owners at the center of the Hudson Valley and Berkshires lifestyle. Days might begin with coffee overlooking the fields, followed by a visit to the Saturday farmers market, skiing at Catamount, or hiking nearby trails. Afternoons can be spent browsing Hudson’s celebrated design and antique shops or exploring the galleries, bookstores, and restaurants of Great Barrington. Evenings bring performances at local theaters and live music venues, or a quiet return home as the light settles across the landscape. The setting balances architectural refinement, outdoor recreation, and cultural depth in equal measure. A rare expression of contemporary Hudson Valley living, where architecture, light, and landscape are held in perfect balance. An adjoining 6.73-acre parcel is also available for purchase, offering the opportunity to expand the estate or create a private family compound. (listing agent has a financial interest in the property)

Ulster Landing is a storied & magnificent former Livingston estate established in the early 1800s, perched on 34 acres above the Hudson River with far-reaching views & more than half a mile of river frontage. Down a long, winding driveway lies the historic and remarkably well-preserved main house. On the 1st floor, the formal living & dining rooms have exquisite views of the river & are connected by the original arched doors. French doors line the living spaces, opening to the home's wraparound porch & overlooking the surrounding gardens & bluestone dining terrace. Inside, the deep berry-red kitchen was a painstaking collaboration between a local craftsman & the home's designer, with elaborate millwork, an AGA range, multiple restored historic pieces, & ample pantry & appliance storage. The family room, office, library- complete with built-in bookshelves & a characterful indigo Antoinette Poisson wallpaper, and full bath/powder room completes the first floor. The grand staircase twists around, meeting the second-floor landing & the best view in the house, framed by two large windows, the top of which disappears into the home's 'tower'. There are two distinct wings on the second floor - the owner's wing & the guest wing, each with its own staircase & landing. The owner's wing is home to the primary suite & a kid's suite. The primary features vaulted ceilings & large arched French doors that lead out to a balcony. An expansive dressing room with built-in closets & a fireplace and primary bath with freestanding soaking tub facing the Hudson, & an alcoved toilet & shower complete the suite. Down the hall from the primary bedroom is the colorful kid's room with striped Swedish wallpaper & a walk-in closet. The two-toned kid's bath has a claw-foot tub with a shower surround. Second-floor laundry & a large linen closet complete the owner's wing. A long balcony runs along the entire guest wing, offering access via French doors in the double guest suite & the single guest room. The double room features vaulted ceilings, an extra-large walk-in closet, & a full bath. The single room has detailed millwork & playful wallpaper, with its accompanying bathroom down the hall. The home is not short on functional yet tasteful utility spaces, with the ground-floor rooms converted into a laundry room, gardening mudroom, pantry & walk-in refrigerator, as well as significant storage space. The laundry & flower room is painted a deep ochre color, with ample built-in cabinetry, an XL utility sink, open shelving for vases, & two sets of high-capacity washers & dryers. The gardening mudroom has exposed historic brick walls & access to the surrounding herb & flower gardens, wood storage, & the exterior potting station. Ulster Landing, with its 34+ acres, possesses a particularly dynamic landscape, with several rolling wildflower meadows, centuries-old flowering trees, winding walking trails, & a pebble beach along the Hudson River. The heated gunite pool, spa, & surrounding bluestone terrace sit perched on top of a hill overlooking the river, with an outdoor shower & a concealed storage room built in below. The circa 1800s barn, with a long bay currently acting as a garage, still contains much of the property's original maintenance & horse-drawn carriage equipment. Up the driveway towards the property's entrance are the Playhouse & the Gatehouse. The Playhouse, a light-filled mid-century cabin, features a large living space, a kitchenette, a full bath, & a separate room that serves as a gym but could easily be used as a cousins' bunk room, art studio, office, or an overflow guest space. The Gatehouse is original to the property & is currently a charming one-bedroom cottage, ideal for caretakers, staff, or guests. The home is minutes from Kingston's historic district, 15 minutes from Saugerties, Rhinebeck, Red Hook, Tivoli, & the Rhinecliff Amtrak train station, a half hour from Hudson, & just over an hour & a half from New York City.