500-502 Cornwall Hill Rd, Patterson, NY 12563

Great opportunity to own the Matthew Patterson Estate, in the charming country setting of Patterson, New York. Situated within walking distance to shopping and trains, this historic estate consists of a 5000 square foot 5 bedroom main house, an original beautifully maintained barn and a 2 bedroom carriage or guest house. Adjacent to the carriage house is a 40,000 gallon in ground pool, for hot summer days. Set on approximately 3 private acres, with security gate fencing and many of the original rock walls, this home is the ideal in country living only 60 miles from New York City. The house was the original home of Matthew Patterson, for whom the town is named. It features a huge up-to-date kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white oak wood floors as well as quartz and granite counter tops. The eat-in section of kitchen features the original (circa) 1781 American chestnut floors and a huge wood burning fireplace.Right off of the kitchen is 35’ enclosed windowed sun porch. It has high ceilings with molding detail. There are french doors in this room that open to a lovely private bricked patio and garden. Other features on the first floor include a mudroom, laundry room and access to the full sized basement. Upstairs via back or front stairs is a great room with a cathedral ceiling and original beams. It also has a powder room. It is presently being used as a media and game room. The 2nd floor also features a wide hallway with a library, and the 19th century original converted chandelier. At the top of the stairs and in the hallway there are French doors leading to a balcony. The balcony has lovely views of the surrounding countryside. There are four bedrooms with wide planked hardwood floors throughout and 2 full baths, one with a claw foot tub. The master bedroom has a large walk-in closet/dressing room. There is a full sized attic with high post and beam construction. It has a high dormer window overlooking the country side and has been used as an artist studio by past residents. The estate has only been owned only by 6 families since it was built in the 1700’s, which consist of: Matthew Patterson and his descendants until the very early 20th century, then the Charles Seeger family which includes his grandson who lived here, folk singer and activist Pete Seeger. For more information and virtual tour go to http://www.500cornwallhill.com