1407 Albany Avenue, Kinderhook, NY 12184

1407 Albany Ave., Valatie | A remarkable piece of Valatie history with the space, character and updates today's buyer is looking for! This 1830s vernacular Greek Revival house with a side-hall plan, modified later with a Victorian-era porch has been beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated. It sits on nearly half an acre in one of the village's most convenient locations. From the moment you arrive, the covered front porch and its abundance of original detail set the tone for what awaits inside--a home filled with craftsmanship, stories and an unmistakable sense of place. Step through the front door into a gracious foyer where an original banister, railing and newel post immediately capture your attention. Look closely and you'll find a bullet embedded in the newel post, tied to a wonderful bit of local lore: the old idea was that once the bullet wore down flush with the wood, the mortgage would finally be paid off! Throughout the home, soaring ceilings, pumpkin pine floors,...