This had me at hello. I was perusing the Dutchess County MLS yesterday, just because, when I found this beauty. Call it what you will: Diamond in the Rough, Handy Man Special, Fixer Upper. But I’m in love.
The abandoned home sits on nearly 2 acres in chichi Millbrook. It was built in 1976. Yeah, 1976! Doesn’t it look like an old farm house? I know!
There were other houses up in that neck of the woods that have been better taken care of, but I’m always attracted to the underdog. Is there something wrong with me? I mean, I look at it and want to save it. I look at it and see an awesome friggin bargain. But then I wonder if my elevator doesn’t go to the top floor.
So, here’s the thing…For $159k (Oh yeah, did I mention that?) you’re not buying the house as much as that incredible property. Have a look at the photos below so you know what I’m talking about. Huh? Huh?
Seriously, I’m up there all next week and I’m gonna have myself a look at it. Wanna come with? Contact me. I might need help fighting off the family of raccoons living in the bathroom. (Just kidding! Maybe.)
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Aside from the hoarder-tinged insides, what an amazing find! I worry, like the show, there’ll be a bunch of dead cats under all that crap.
Oh yeah, I didn’t think of dead animals. Only live ones.
I’m only familiar with the Village of Millbrook and the winery. I looked at a map and some other listings. This place might be on the wrong side of the tracks, if there’s such a thing in Millbrook. I’ll look anyway! Day trip, Judy??
If there’s a bus or train that’ll drop me up there, I’ll meet you for the excursion—gladly!
It looks like Metro North to Poughkeepsie is the closest. I can pick you up there, but if you want to see other places or do other stuff, there’s a Trailways bus to Kingston or Amtrack to Rhinecliff.
Love the blog. But, can’t agree with you on this one…it looks like it was built in 1976. I can see the vinyl siding from here…and look at those casement windows. No way that is vintage. Too wide vs. long. Proportions are off…and that property…yeah it’s nice if you wanna come back with 2 or 3 tick-borne diseases.
There are some major sized houses surrounding that one. The property looks good with all that pond frontage and that bridge is sweet. But what’s up with the water lines? Dry well or frozen pipes?
Take copious notes and photos and report back!
Judd, it’s clear the house needs to be renovated. Until I see it in person, I can’t make a call whether or not it’s worth renovating.
Unfortunately, tick borne diseases are a fact of life in that neck of the woods. As freaked out and angry I am about losing my dog to Lyme disease, it won’t stop me from going to the country. Hey, you can catch something anywhere or slip in your tub. Can’t stop living!
BB, do you know the area or did you look at a satellite photo? I saw some multi families and townhouses listed. Going to be interesting to see in person!
PS: Looove the tiles!!
I did a combo of Bing satellite and took a Google street view ride.
You can get the troll that lives under the bridge to spray the grounds for ticks 😉