Which Cozy Catskill Victorian Would You Choose?

If you’ve been listening to Taylor Swift’s re-release of “All Too Well” and dreamily imagining upstate escapes where “autumn leaves fall down like pieces into place,” then you’ll be interested in this week’s Splurge vs. Steal. Then again, if you’re anyone who appreciates a beautiful natural setting full of art and history within easy reach of one of the most alluring cities in the world … this one’s for you too.

Catskill is one of the adorable towns of Hudson Valley just about two hours north of New York City. This upstate New York getaway has long been a refuge to artists seeking to escape the big city and find new inspiration in nature. With the Hudson River, surrounding mountains, and serene lakes, there’s plenty of scenic beauty to go around. 

Splurge: Renovated Colonial with Modern Interior for $689,000

The colonial white and teal exterior of this Splurge belies the modern interior within. This home was thoroughly renovated to encompass the best of both worlds– a nostalgic upstate attitude with contemporary comfort and design.

It boasts a prime location within walking distance of Main Street and a yard big enough to play lawn games. Sounds pretty idyllic to me. Special features make this property’s interior stand out– from pink stained glass in the front door to the paneled wood pantry. 

From the listing:

“Country meets Chic in this thoroughly renovated contemporary colonial on a hill overlooking the Catskill Creek across the street. And just steps to all that Main St has to offer from Dutchman’s Landing and the Hudson River to the restaurants and shops downtown.Near skiing, hiking, Mt. biking, antiquing, farm to table restaurants, breweries, wineries, Hudson, Woodstock, Windham, Hunter, HITS and all that the Catskill Mts. and Hudson Valley have to offer.”

Steal: Traditional Victorian with 2.7 Acres for $450,000 

For a $239,000 discount, this Steal offers a very similar square footage and location with a more historic feel and 2.7 acres of land.

Rather than the modern vibe of our Splurge, this home carries its traditional, Victorian exterior throughout the inside of the home. However, the aesthetic is anything but stuffy thanks to a renovation in the 80’s. There are certain oddities, like lots of carpeted floor and bright accent walls that you may want to redo. But for the most part, this home is in great shape for such an old house.

From the listing:

“This 3 bed/2 bath spacious Victorian has been in the same family and is being offered for sale for the first time since 1926. Originally part of a much larger parcel, the neighbors house is near the property line as depicted in the photo’s. Set off Route 23 on a knoll with spectacular views of the Mill Pond of Leeds to the east and Vedder Mt. to the west this 2.7 acre parcel also has Catskill Creek frontage at Marble Rock. The home was completely renovated in the ’80’s and is as solid as the day it was built.”