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.
Labor Day Weekend is one of the busiest weekends in Upstate New York. Rightfully so: it's the perfect time of year for river trips, hikes in the woods, outdoor meals and bonfires. And if you're really ambitious – as New Yorkers frequently are – you might find yourself home shopping. ...
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.
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 ...
Nestled amid the rolling hills and verdant landscapes in Jeffersonville, NY, this country home blends rustic charm and contemporary elegance. The Jeffersonville Modern Country Farmhouse is surrounded by beautiful views, bathed in natural light, and enveloped in a sense of peace – creating an idyllic retreat from the city. Three ...
In Jeffersonville, NY, 115 miles from New York City lies the Birch Ridge Cabin – a newly built, modern A-frame nestled on 5.74 acres of wild forest. This highly sought-after architectural design, completed in 2023, offers an unparalleled living experience with its expansive sundeck and soaring interiors. Two bedroom, one ...
Introducing Blackberry House, dreamed up and created by brilliant minds behind Homestedt. This designer-built, stunning home with a private sauna and deeded lake rights is located in the Catskills foothills 100 miles from New York City. Three Bedroom, two bathroom home | Designer built in 2022 | 1,600 square foot ...
Tucked into the woods, the home is a tranquil sanctuary that’s just perfect for unwinding — or make it your homebase to exploring the trendy town of Livingston Manor or the very cute town of Jeffersonville, both minutes from Blue Hill House.
I recently moved upstate into a house with Very Boring Walls: bare except for the baseboards and some generic moldings around the doors and windows. The walls were beige and mint, and looked cookie-cutter and boxy, which — in this early aughts saltbox pre-fab — they were. They needed personality. So, with no previous experience and having never before used a saw, I decided to add some wainscoting. I had a tiny budget and no professional help, but installation was easy enough. The finished effect gave the walls texture and allowed for more color, pattern, and finishing options for each room. In short, they look incredible, and now the rooms practically beg for martini hour.
In Jeffersonville, NY this Swiss chalet-style home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a wood fired sauna, and a wide open living room with a big, romantic fireplace to keep cozy all winter. Perched on a wooded hill, nestled in 90-foot trees overlooking serene Lake Jefferson (lake rights included). Launch a ...