02 July

Hurry to Hudson

Nick Churton, of the Houlihan Lawrence London office in the UK, travels up the Hudson River to discover a wonderful town and an amazing property.

The House: 4317 NY 23 Hudson, New York 12534

Co-agent: Paul Barrett

Co-agent: Christine Jones

The Broker: Houlihan Lawrence

First, let me mention Hudson, New York. Have you visited the town recently? Have you ever even been to Hudson? If not, on both counts you’re in for a surprise. First, the cost of hotel rooms tells you this pretty riverside town has serious social and cultural pull. Then the burgeoning numbers of high-end wine bars, restaurants, galleries, and independent shops indicate that this increasingly fashionable spot, with a welcoming community, has become a magnet for weekenders and part-time work-from-homers. They are only too pleased to be two hours – and what seems a lifetime away - from New York City. Most visitors and commuters let the train take the strain and enjoy the magnificent river scenery (make sure you sit on the left looking forward from Grand Central station and on the right going back). An easy way to remember is POSH - Port Out Starboard Home.

Hudson's cultural significance and growing popularity make it an ideal place to invest in real estate. Frederic Church, a prominent member of the Hudson River School of artists, recognised this, which is why he built his iconic home, Olana, overlooking the town in 1826. Church had a deep connection with the area and understood the river valley's diverse moods and colours better than almost anyone. He even had an involvement in the construction of the period home I want to introduce.

This stately manor is set in one hundred acres of private park and is only minutes away from downtown Hudson. The views from this handsome period house stretch over the Hudson River to the Catskill Mountains - or Blue Mountains as the locals call them.

For those seeking a spacious character-filled home or a property with great potential for a hotel, wedding venue or bed and breakfast business, this house in Hudson is a must-see. However be warned, should you sit, glass in hand, on the ample porch during a Hudson Valley sunset, the rest of your viewing list may suddenly seem less appealing.

Hurry to Hudson

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