123 Huguenot Street

Historic Huguenot Street in New Paltz is a significant historical and cultural landmark in the Hudson Valley. It is a historic landmark district that preserves a collection of stone homes dating back to the early 18th century. The street is named after the Huguenots, who were French Protestants seeking religious freedom. In the late 1600's, a group of Huguenots settled in the area, establishing the first European community in what is now New Paltz. They built stone homes, churches and a school, which still stand today. This home was built in 1875 by John Deyo, a founding father of New Paltz and has been in the same family for 75 years. Much of the charm remains with original molding and beautiful wide board plank floors. Currently zoned and being used as a two family home it could easily be turned back into a grand single family or keep it the way it is and have a wonderful getaway with income from the two bedroom apartment upstairs. A three car garage allows for off street parking and has a large loft above for storage. Although located in the village the property is very private in the back. A walk out basement leads you to the back brick patio for quiet moments. This location is perfection. The home has a backyard that overlooks both the ''oxbow'' and Mohonk Mountain creating magic at your doorstep. The oxbow is a complex of ponds and wetlands remaining from a tightly curved meander cut off when the Wallkill River straightened its course hundreds of years ago. Start your day on the sun porch with your morning coffee and watch the wildlife come to life. Herons, wood ducks, swans, kingfishers are just a few I have spotted while preparing this home for market. Jump on a canoe or kayak and get out there for the day. Nyquist-Harcourt Bird Sanctuary is just a footbridge away. It has 56 acres of land along the river with mowed paths, benches and wildflower meadows. Follow the paths to New Paltz Community Gardens where 50 gardeners rent individual plots to grow a garden and socialize. The Wallkill Valley Rail Trail is just minutes from 123 Huguenot Street and offers miles of running, walking or biking. Walk to a coffee shop for breakfast or dinner at one of the wonderful restaurants New Paltz has to offer. Don't have a car? Take the 90 minute bus from Port Authority directly to New Paltz and walk home! You will want to make some changes to this home but you can move in and create your dream over time!