Victorian grandeur meets Catskills charm at The Henderson in Hankins, NY. 120 miles from NYC, guests are greeted by the soothing sounds of Hankins Creek below the home, plus architectural details of a bygone era. This grand Victorian home was a boutique hotel in the 1860s, and now offered as a unique escape from the city, with a custom stone hot tub, outdoor kitchen and shower, fireplace and more.
120 miles from NYC, Seminary Hill is many things: an enchanting boutique hotel, with 17 units across eight apartments – whose charm earned it a MICHELIN Key; a certified organic orchard, with more than 60 varieties and 1,500 trees on 12 acres; and an eco-friendly cidery meeting PassivHaus standards; and a tasting room and restaurant where ciders are paired with fresh, local food.
In Jeffersonville, NY, the Craftsman is a 1930's Arts and Crafts style home filled with rich, warm tones, original woodwork and stained glass windows. Blending simple clean lines with fine detail work and modern updates throughout, the Craftsman has been meticulously maintained while still preserving its historic character. Three ...
Nestled in the bucolic heart of the Catskills, North Branch, New York, is a small hamlet renowned for its picturesque landscapes and historic charm. With a population hovering around a few hundred, North Branch is characterized by its historic homes, perfectly patinated storefronts, rolling farmland, and the gentle flow of the East Branch of the Delaware River. Though the hamlet – yes, we said "hamlet" – is by definition tiny, North Branch is central to some of our other favorite towns, including Callicoon, Roscoe, and Livingston Manor – there's no lack of things to do or see in the area. (Unless of course, you want to do nothing, which is welcome here too.)
Buying a turn-key house on the current market is no easy task; neither is building one. Homestedt Houses aims to provide a premium home design and build service in the Catskills that is streamlined, trustworthy, and beautiful.
A husband and wife team – serial renovators and home builders – take on their biggest project yet: an abandoned cider mill. "A charming, historic, mess." That's how Tom Roberts describes the condition – and the irresitable allure – of the North Branch Cider Mill when he and his wife Anna Åberg were passed the torch in late 2022. “It wasn’t for sale, but it wasn’t in use. So we pestered the owner for 18 months until he sold it to us.” Fast forward to nearly a year since its re-opening in November 2023: an incredible amount of work has been done, made possible by the colossal vision and talent from their parent company/design studio, Homestedt. Its charming and historic parts remain, but this diamond in the rough has been polished back to its original glory. Below, Escape Brooklyn interviews the design-savvy duo who share stories from the renovation, plus give us the scoop on future plans at the North Branch Cider Mill.
Nestled into a picturesque hillside in the sleepy hamlet of Youngsville, NY, Blue Hill is a turnkey, peaceful getaway just two hours from New York City. With vaulted ceilings and oversize windows throughout, every room is thoughtfully designed to take advantage of natural light and beautiful surroundings. Three bedroom, two ...
Introducing Clementine Creekhouse, an undeniably beautiful modern home sitting on 2.37 acres along the serene Hankins Creek. A recent and masterful renovation has upgraded the home to a 6-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom retreat, comfortably sleeping up to 14 guests. Located in the Catskills foothills, minutes from the Delaware River, Clementine Creekhouse is ...
In North Branch, New York, Bully Hill Modern is a rarity among homes hitting the Upstate market. From top to bottom, inside and out, Bully Hill Modern has been lovingly renovated and designed as a place to personally enjoy – never treated as a flip or vacation rental. Located on ...
Perched in the hills, with dramatically sweeping mountain views, this stunning country retreat is the perfect pairing of elevated design and comfort. A curated selection of vintage and salvaged materials can be found throughout this modern farmhouse, adding history and character, and even the smallest detail here has been thoughtfully ...