Tag Archives: farmhouse

Upstate Oldies but Cheapies, 125-130K

Posted on April 1, 2012 by

A FRIEND ALERTED ME to these two Catskills listings, about 7 miles apart in Ulster County, near the historic Mohonk Mountain House. They both seem astoundingly inexpensive, or perhaps I’m just used to Long Island prices. Both are 19th century … Continue reading →

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North Fork Farmhouse Follow-Up 293K

Posted on March 13, 2012 by

SOMETIMES YOU JUST HAVE TO SEE FOR YOURSELF. That was the case with the Southold Victorian on the North Fork of Long Island whose listing I blogged about a few days ago. Even though it is more than an hour’s … Continue reading →

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Bay Avenue, Greenport

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

A FIELD GUIDE to 19th century American architecture, all on one block in one town. Not even that long a block either: Bay Avenue in Greenport, on the North Fork of Long Island. There’s everything from a c.1820 Greek Revival … Continue reading →

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Victorian Farmhouse in North Fork 293K

Posted on March 7, 2012 by

HERE’S A BRAND NEW-TO-MARKET foreclosure, looking mighty cute — a classic Victorian farmhouse with a front porch and gabled attic. Makes me want to run right out to the East End of Long Island and take a look. It’s at … Continue reading →

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Turn-of-the-Century Columbia County Farmhouse 289K

Posted on January 21, 2012 by

VINTAGE FARMHOUSE, check. Catskill views, check. Barn, ample grounds, big pond. Check, check, check. Two hours from NYC — check that, too. What more do you want for 289K? To be set far back from the road? Sorry, that’s the … Continue reading →

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