Architect designed as a country retreat and set on a secluded hilltop just minutes from Kinderhook Village, this property is on the market for the first time. A long driv...
This Contemporary home rest peacefully on a 1.36 acre lot in a small established neighborhood. Designed with lots of windows to bring the outdoors in. The natural light w...
Adorable Cottage in the heart of Valatie! Walk to the park with a playground and ballfields or stroll to Main Street to enjoy restaurants, a brewery and shops. The beauti...
Welcome to the Fischer Homestead, where timeless elegance meets modern comfort in this lovingly updated Colonial home. Nestled in the scenic countryside just 5 minutes fr...
Open House on Sunday, September 8, from 12-2. Solid 4 BR, 2 BA colonial just a few blocks from Kinderhook's Village Square, but off the main road on over three-quarter...
A hidden gem in Kinderhook. Surrounded by peaceful farmland, discover the perfect opportunity to build your dream home on this tranquil 9 acre plot. Mix of woodland and f...
A beautiful Dutch door leads you to a generous center hall with circular staircase and access to a huge living room and dining room both with brick hearths, one for wood,...
The home on the hill! Built by the owner/builder this compact one story house has been beautifully built. Alot of thought went into this home. Open kitchen/dining area/li...
One of just a few industrial zoned parcels in the Town of Kinderhook, this 32+ acre parcel is ready to be developed into anything from storage units and residential housi...
This cozy two bedroom cottage on a half an acre, originally built in the 1930's, has been recently renovated. The living room & dining area, with refinished hardwood flo...
Home of America's 8th President, Kinderhook was established in 1788. Per the 2010 census, the population was 8,498 making Kinderhook the most populated municipality in the county.
The name means "Children's Corner" in Dutch, as were the original settlers. The name has its root since the landing of Henry Hudson in present day Stuyvesant where he was greeted by Native Americans with many children.
Kinder meaning "child" in Dutch, and Hoeck meaning "bend" or "hook" [in the river], literally meaning the "bend in the river where the children are".
Kinderhook contains two villages, the same-named village where Martin Van Buren, America’s 8th president, was born, and Valatie. After serving as Governor of New York and the 8th President of the United States [1837-1841], Kinderhook native Martin Van Buren retired to his estate “Lindenwald”, now a National Historic Site, where he resided the last 21 years of his life. Additionally there is the hamlet of Niverville by Kinderhook Lake. Kinderhook Farmer's Market is every Saturday 8:30 to 12:30 May 7 to October 8.
Several historic sites are maintained by the Columbia County Historic Society. Sites include The Van Alen House, or Luykas Van Alen House, is a historic Dutch brick farmhouse built approximately 1737 and is a National Historic Landmark.
The Van Alen House and farm are believed to have been inspiration for the homestead of the Van Tassel family in Washington Irving's “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. Irving was a close friend of Martin Van Buren, a neighbor of the Van Alen House. The house is operated by the Columbia County Historical Society, shows 18th century Dutch Colonial life, and was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1967.
The interior and exterior were location scenes in the 1993 Martin Scorsese film, "The Age of Innocence" starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Daniel Day-Lewis.
For more information on this historic town, visit the Town of Kinderhook website.
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Federal Colonial with high ceilings, pool, garage, 12 acres - 117 Smith Lane, Canaan, NY