Single Family Residence In Dryden

This exquisite Folk Victorian home from 1875 is a rare gem, featuring remarkable restoration that preserved its authentic charm. Set on nearly 20 acres of the original 80 acre Empey family estate, the property boasts mature trees, a scenic 1-acre pond with gazebo, and 14 acres of woods for riding, hiking or hunting, and watching the occasional rider or horse drawn carriage trot by. A circle driveway leads you to the porch with a stunning leaded glass door to enter the parlor with high ceilings, tall moldings and beautiful wood floors. Rooms span off into a spacious bedroom, full bath, library/office, laundry room and charming hearth room in the historic hunt theme with pegged floors and a full brick fireplace with insert. Previously a patio was enclosed for a large family room with doorwalls to a deck, stone pavers and a raised hot tub. A beautifully remodeled, custom kitchen has granite counters and island, stainless steel appliances and plenty of cherry cabinets. An octogonal, eye-catching dining room was added with a cone ceiling and huge windows for unique entertaining The parlor staircase leads to three more bedrooms, a primary suite with sitting area, large walk-in closet, attic access for more storage and a designer bath with a large glass shower. The sizeable basement is deep, cool and dry for storage with 1 of 2 updated electrical boxes. Metal roof, whole house attic, ceiling fans and well-maintained plus a home warranty adds to peace of mind. Outbuildings include a 3-car, carriage-style garage with a full loft for storage and two charming historical barns with water and electric. Metamora offers Music in the Park, Country Days/Hot Air Balloon Festival, Parades, Halloween Candy Drop, activities at the Historical Society and wonderful memories to be made at the White Horse Inn. Visit the General Store for wine tastings or shopping and watch for seasonal parades and horse drawn carriage events. A wonderful opportunity to live in quiet and beauty!