Not exactly a house for those with a minimalist aesthetic, this Poughkeepsie Colonial Revival is awash in intricately detailed woodwork and still boasts many of the features that were first installed at the turn of the century.
This Greene County cottage takes the 19th century picturesque country house ideal to the extreme with bargeboards so elongated that the dwelling has earned the moniker "The Icicle House."
It is hard to miss this historic property on the landscape, with its massive scale, intricate stone facade and soaring mansard roof topped with a grand cupola.
Perhaps a diamond in the rough meant for an old house lover, this Hudson, N.Y., home for sale may need some TLC but it has a spot on the scenic stretch of Willard Place, a street designed as a residential enclave in the early 1870s.
With a ghostly presence, a Revolutionary War rebel as a resident and presidential visits, this 17th century house in Suffolk County has more than its share of stories, whether they be true or just tall tales.
The builder behind this 19th century cottage let his fancy go wild, ornamenting the archways of its wraparound porch with wooden scrollwork made all the more exuberant with its details awash in bright colors.
Nothing but trees and railroad tracks stand between the house on the market at 66 Riverview Street in Stuyvesant, N.Y. and a view to the adjacent Hudson River.
The exterior has been painted a cheery red, but on the interior this waterfront cabin is all warm wood and Adirondack charm.
Restored back to its original use as a guest house, this circa 1860s Greene County property offers up a rather more design-focused aesthetic than the modest wood frame may have originally sported thanks to the design duo behind its transformation.
While some historic sites still have limited access to their historic interiors there are plenty of lush landscapes to visit that bring together a dose of fresh air with a dash of history.
