Einfamilienhaus In Accord

Rare property with incredible views, design, and low-energy usage

This certified Passive House - the highest level of distinction currently in the United States - is future proofed with negligible energy expenses, an exceptionally comfortable living environment, and the ability to easily make changes to the layout. Designed and built by the founder of the award-winning North River Architecture company to be his personal residence, the sustainable aspects of the property are important but essentially invisible.

The property - published in Dwell amongst others - also has a unique design that makes the most of truly stunning views of the Shawangunk mountain range, particularly from the wall of windows in the double height living space.

The privacy and sense of being entirely enveloped by the natural beauty of the Hudson Valley - is particularly rare for a home that’s just 5 minutes to Stone Ridge, 10 to Accord, and around 1 hour 40 mins to the George Washington Bridge.

A first floor primary suite plus an office with views of the ’’Gunks’’ and an upper level with another primary suite, bedroom, full bath, and flex space create a logical and flexible layout that give you lots of options to live, work, and host. For movie buffs, the open living space also includes a true - and hidden - projector and sound system to view films at up to 12 feet wide.

The outside area includes a large patio stretching the entire length of the house with plenty of space for dining and living areas plus an outdoor shower, all with those views. A sloping lawn leads to a 1 acre swimming pond and dock, fulfilling another one of the upstate dreams.

Behind the home, there are plans for a studio in a space that’s being used for a firepit and additional parking.

Without any of the Passive House credentials this home and property would be pretty darned amazing. With them, it’s a rare opportunity to live in a beautiful home that is not reliant on fossil fuels or their rising prices and impact on the environment.