Single Family Residence In Germantown

COVE HOUSE, Germantown New York

Perched atop a bluff overlooking the Hudson River, Cove House is a secluded 12-acre estate formally part of the Philip Rockefeller farm.

The main building is a 3500 square-foot Italian inspired farmhouse with a two-level arched pergola porch, and a cupola. On the primary level, the house features 10’ and 14’ ceilings. The house features plaster walls, and classical trim. Hardwood, and wide board antique pine floors are seen throughout the house. The main house was built in 1999.

The spacious chef’s kitchen features a Wolf dual-fuel range and Vermont soapstone countertops. It opens to a generous dining area with striking views of the Hudson River. A wood-burning fireplace anchors the living room.

Two additional rooms on the main level are currently configured as an office suite. Together, they could also accommodate a private main-level bedroom suite.

Upstairs are three bedrooms, including an expansive primary suite with French doors opening onto a private 400-square-foot deck. The primary bathroom includes a claw-foot tub and shower. On the third level, there is a hidden playroom and cupola lookout.

The double-depth attached garage accommodates up to four cars. Alternatively, a portion of the space could be retained as a two-car garage while allowing for the installation of an elevator.

DETAILS

Main Residence: Approximately 3,500 square feet

Property: 12 acres across two parcels

Buildings: Main residence, guest house, pool house and five-bay storage barn

Privacy Secluded with a private driveway

Waterfront Private Hudson River frontage

Bedrooms Four

Bathrooms Three full bathrooms

Kitchen: Chef’s kitchen with Wolf range and Vermont soapstone countertops

Living Areas: Open-plan living areas and dining space

Study: Two offices, adaptable as a separate bedroom suite

Basement: Ample finished space, including potential wine storage
Garage: Four-car attached garage

Systems
The main residence and guest house have central heating and air conditioning. High-efficiency LP gas condensing boilers were installed in both buildings approximately three years ago.

The pool house is heated and cooled by a heat-pump system. A deep well provides more than 10 gallons per minute.

Pool and Pool House

Set on a plateau carved into the bedrock between the main residence and the Hudson River, the heated Gunite pool is surrounded by locally sourced bluestone and red-brick paving.

The heated and air-conditioned pool house includes an outdoor shower with a view of the Hudson River.

Guest House

A dramatic wall of glass frames Hudson River views from the modern one-bedroom guest house. The residence includes a living area, kitchenette, bedroom and full bathroom. The bathroom features a soaking tub and glass doors opening onto a stone patio overlooking the Hudson river.

Boat Barn

Dating from the 1920s, the two-story, five-bay boat barn offers Catskill Mountain views and extensive storage space on its upper level.

Exterior and Grounds

Views: Sweeping views of the Hudson River
Waterfront: Direct private river access
Gardens: Mature woodland and kitchen gardens
Landscape: Ferns, dogwoods, crabapples, birches, boxwoods, hydrangeas, roses and wisteria
Setting: Secluded, wooded 12-acre estate with meandering trails.
Pond: Half-acre, stream-fed pond.

Also Available: 1890 Farmhouse
This adjoining property contains two apartments. The upper apartment offers two bedrooms and Catskill Mountain views. The lower apartment has three bedrooms and retains attractive original woodwork. Ask for details.