Inventory #

254

The Thomas Broadhead House, Clermont NY c. 1804, A National Historic Register Site

Dr. Thomas Broadhead built this fine federal brick house about 1804 adjacent to the hamlet of Clermont in Columbia County .

It is notable for its fine architectural features, large rooms, high ceilings and, importantly, that it has survived intact for two centuries in very good condition.

The property consists of 1.8 landscaped acres of lawn surrounded by tall privacy fencing within which is a formal yew hedge garden, a small swimming pool, and mature specimen trees.

This house was clearly designed for a public family. The size of the rooms are exceptional, the flow is natural, the historic features are impressive.

Dr. Broadhead was a leading physician, training mentor to students, long time Clermont Supervisor and New York State Assemblyman.

13 rooms: 3or 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 or 2 Living Rooms, Library, Office, Dining Room, Kitchen, Pantry.

4000 gross sf ft, nine fireplaces, fine moldings, windows, doors, cornices, mantles, hard pine floorsÑall original.

The feeling is of an English Regency estate. Featured in a national magazine. See more at  www.GreatPeriodHouses.com
 

County:

Columbia

Address:

18 Buckwheat Bridge Road

Town:

Clermont

School:

Red Hook

Price:

$750,000

Sq Ft:

4002sf

Lot Size:

1.8 acres

Year Built:

c. 1804

Type:

Federal

Pool:

small

Fireplace:

9

Porch / Deck:

Front and rear

Views:

Local & Catskills

Zoning:

Hamlet: resid. commer.

Rooms all:

13

Bedrooms:

3/4

Bathrooms:

2

Other Buildings:

shed