About 618 Third Avenue
Set on a hill in the quiet Hamlet of Sleightsburgh you will find this beautifully maintained Victorian with gorgeous views of the Hudson River. The gracious entry foyer, with curved plaster walls, leads to the main living area featuring plaster archways, corbels and finials, 10 foot ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, a cozy living room with brick fireplace and wood burning stove insert, windowed alcove in the dining room and large home office with built-in shelves and storage cabinets. A curved staircase leads to the second level with the primary bedroom, updated full bath. and guest bedroom with a reading nook with a view. The bright kitchen, with new wood cabinets and quartz countertops. opens to the dining area and family room. Take in the river view through the large sliding glass doors in the family room or while dining or sipping a glass of wine on the wrap-around deck. BBQ and relax on the private, rear deck with pergola covering the six-person hot tub. The walk-out, lower level is finished and offers the third bedroom, with fireplace, rec room, full bath with Jacuzzi soaking tub and glass-door shower, mud/craft room, laundry room and access to the garage. Bonus of a separate, 18 x 20, workshop/studio building with loft space and electric. Perfect for an artist, craftsman or possible guest house. The new owner will appreciate the lovely landscaping with flowering trees and perennials, Wisteria covered patio, retaining walls, level grassy areas for playing and a small fenced-in vegetable garden. Two blacktopped driveways allow access to the heated, three-car, drive-under garage. This home is beautiful and full of natural light and truly must be seen to be appreciated! Sleightsburgh Park is a short walk and offers a public boat launch for access to the river and trails through a wooded peninsula extending to the river. This location is convenient to the bus route, train stations in Poughkeepsie and Rhinebeck, and all major commuter routes. Just a few minutes drive to Downtown Kingston restaurants, galleries and shops, as well as Midtown and Uptown Kingston.
