When searching for the perfect place to take in the sunset on a warm summer night, look no further than this gorgeous farmhouse in Rye Brook, NY. Originally a carriage house built in 1874, this home features the old-fashioned charm of its original wood floors, while still providing every modern luxury.
The only downside to this house is the dilemma it poses: to kick one’s feet up in one of its spacious, sunlit rooms, or to relax and unwind on its immaculately landscaped patio and lawn? Whichever one you pick, this farmhouse is sure to please.
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Complete with a white picket fence, this home has a crisp and clean exterior that welcomes its visitors to enjoy the beautiful weather and idyllic lawn. Perfect for a gardener, the path leading up to the door is accented perfectly by fresh blooms.
The entire nine-room home includes the original wide plank wood flooring from the original structure, which adds to its undeniable classic charm. A sweet rustic bench in the hallway invites friends and visitors to make themselves at home, while the clean white lines of the staircase maintain the simple sensibility of the farmhouse lifestyle.
This spacious living room, well-lit by three windows, absolutely begs for long nights of entertaining and good company. With room to spare, this room is finished nicely with the addition of an antique piano for summer serenades.
Warm hardwood accents take center stage in this classically styled dining room. With the glow of the simple chandelier lighting and the promise of crackling fires in the wintertime, this room is sure to host memorable holiday dinners that will become tradition in no time.
With a wide front porch that can comfortably fit at least three wicker rocking chairs and porch swings, this home is the perfect escape. On a hot, breezy summer day, this porch is the ideal spot for a glass of sweet tea while surrounded by the property's 1/2 acre lush, landscaped lawn. What's more, the backyard in entirely fenced in and private, so peaceful moments of reverie are guaranteed.
Backyard barbecues and spring garden parties are a must on this expansive back patio. The brick foundation provides a lovely rustic touch, while the shade from nearby trees protects picnickers from getting sunburn. Potted plants and wind chimes are the finishing touches for this lovely summer spot.
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As the sun sets on this beautifully converted carriage-house, it is easy to imagine the simpler times when it was constructed. Through its careful preservation of classic design elements, coupled with select modern luxuries, this farmhouse is able to achieve that same sense of an age in which days were truly savored to their fullest. And who wouldn't want to savor such a lovely view as this?
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