Amongst the rolling green fields of Columbia County in the town of Old Chatham, discover this elegant colonial estate. In the past two centuries, only three families have had the honor of calling Thornefields home. In 1826 the Thorne brothers built this stately colonial to bring their families from New York City to the health of country living. Careful stewardship, conservation and sensitively designed additions have maintained this lovely estate suited for twenty- first century life. The heart of the home is the professional quality kitchen, which opens to the grand living room with fireplace, Palladian window and balcony office space. To the west, the kitchen open to the breakfast gathering area with a gas fireplace to take the chill off winter mornings, and opening to a grand porch overlooking the pond, gazebo and waterfall, ideal for summer dining and entertaining. Also off the kitchen is the formal dining room amply sized for grand entertaining, with another original fireplace, and the entertaining is supported by the large wine cellar in the basement. On the opposite side of the bright center hall foyer is a charming library/den warmed by the fourth fireplace in the house. To complete the main level, there is a media room with full bath and sunroom, ideal for exercise or to serve as a guest suite, a substantial brick floored rear entry room, a large pantry and a half bath. The upper level provides four large bedrooms, each with unique features: window seats, access to the library balcony overlooking the living room, fine details, and two newly renovated spacious bathrooms. While the house invites you to stay inside, the grounds beckon you to explore. The 19th century post and beam barn has been completely restored and, houses two full air conditioned office suites wired for today's work at home lifestyle. The lower level offers a pool side guest room and lounge, opening to the in ground pool that overlooks the private country views. The grounds are beautifully landscaped and offer perennial gardens, fenced vegetable garden with fountain, and paths through the fields that lead to Catskill mountain views. This is the perfect setting for reunions, lawn parties and family weddings. Thornefields awaits yet another generation to enjoy the carefree lifestyle that it has offered its owners for the past two centuries.
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