31 Chestnut ST Rhinebeck, NY 12572
4 Beds
3 Baths
3,380 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,380 sqft
Price per Sqft $874
MLS Listing ID 1006579
Style Victorian
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Rental Info No
Year Built 1870
Annual Tax Amount $23,943
Lot Size 0.770 Acres
Acres 0.77
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source onekey2
Property Description
Set on coveted Chestnut Street, this distinguished circa-1870 Italianate villa offers 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths and is among the few remaining historic homes in the village to retain such remarkable original detail and integrity. Soaring ceilings, grand arched openings, oversized bay windows, marble fireplaces, original plaster medallions, plaster walls, crown moldings, decorative chandeliers, and beautifully preserved original windows speak to a level of craftsmanship rarely found today. The home's exceptional acoustics — enhanced by the original plaster walls — create a quiet richness and warmth throughout the interiors that is immediately felt upon entering.
Built for local attorney and town supervisor George Esselstyn, the residence unfolds across graciously proportioned rooms filled with natural light, including a richly atmospheric library anchored by an intact soft-coal heating stove and original glass-front bookcases.
Outside, the property becomes even more extraordinary. An original two-bay carriage barn with a walk-up loft offers exceptional potential for studio, guest, or creative use. The residence sits on an oversized village parcel with 100 feet of road frontage, accompanied by an additional separately deeded adjoining lot with another 50 feet of frontage — a rarity within Rhinebeck Village and an offering that creates an estate-like setting of unusual scale, privacy, and presence.
A truly exceptional offering for those who value architectural authenticity, history, and the rare privilege of bringing a significant home into its next chapter.
Location
State NY
County Dutchess County
Rooms
Basement Bilco Door(s), Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features Crown Molding, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Original Details
Heating Forced Air, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Number 4
Fireplaces Type Family Room, Living Room
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Range, Refrigerator
Exterior
Parking Features Driveway, Garage, Off Street
Garage Spaces 2.0
Utilities Available Electricity Connected, Propane
Garage true
Private Pool No
Building
Foundation Stone
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Public
Structure Type Cedar,Clapboard,Wood Siding
Schools
Elementary Schools Chancellor Livingston Elementary Sch
Middle Schools Rhinebeck Senior High School
High Schools Rhinebeck
School District Rhinebeck
Others
Senior Community No
Special Listing Condition None
