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SaveAskTourHide$2,800,0002 Days On Site38 Van RoadLexington, NY 12452
For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active 3
Beds3
Total Baths2
Full Baths1
Partial Bath3,552
SqFt$788
/SqFt1783
BuiltCounty:Greene Listing courtesy of Four Seasons Sothebys Intl annabel.taylor@sothebysrealty.com Call Now: (845) 516-5123Is this the listing for you? We can help make it yours.(845) 516-5123
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$12,775Calculator powered by Showcase IDX, a Constellation1 Company. Copyright ©2026 Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.Dating to 1783, 38 Van Road is an exceptionally early Catskills stone house set in a quiet vale between mountains and the pristine waters of the Schoharie Creek. The house sits at the heart of an extraordinary 155-acre property in Lexington, NY. Nearly everything within view is yours or forever-wild land as the property abuts thousands of acres of state land, extending the wilderness far beyond its boundaries, with no visible neighbors--just quiet and a profound sense of privacy.
Originally built by French Huguenots, the property was carefully renovated in 2016 to combine its old-world charm with modern living. With radiant flooring throughout, new plumbing and electrical, updated HVAC systems and a new standing-seam roof, this is a property that is as updated and turnkey as it is hand-hewn and handmade. A small solar array at the edge of the property reduces energy expenses to almost nothing while retaining connection to the grid, backed by a whole-house generator.
The house retains the wonderfully imperfect character of its nearly 250-year history: wide-plank floors hand-milled from old-growth trees, massive hand-hewn beams, thick stone and plaster walls, all anchored by extraordinary original hearths--enormous open fireplaces that feel almost architectural in scale. You'll find additional woodstoves in the living room, sunroom and upstairs bedroom.
Connected directly to the original house is an extraordinary 18th-century timber-framed artist's studio. Enjoy this wonderfully creative space with soaring ceilings, monumental old beams and enormous windows that create a dramatic, volume-filled space. The potential to retain or transform it abounds. Bathed all day in natural light thanks to a strategically sited wall of north-facing windows, the space is both open and cozy, with a woodstove and heat pumps for effortless heating and cooling year-round. Above, on a mezzanine level, additional sleeping quarters and an exercise room look out across gorgeous mountain views, creating a wonderful space for guests or a personal spot for restorative retreat.
Once a cattle and later a flower farm, the land surrounding the house is particularly beautiful, with mature magnolias, thousands of peonies, a fruit and nut orchard and remarkable specimen trees. Trails and old farm paths continue deep into the acreage and up the mountainside, offering the rare experience of wandering for hours without leaving your own land.
Outside, a cedar hot tub provides another way to experience the setting throughout the seasons, though the greatest amenity is the land itself. With 155 acres and thousands more acres of state land directly adjoining it, 38 Van Road feels immersed in a wilderness far larger than its boundaries. To find a historic property like this, intact and removed from a main road, is a rare treasure. There are woods to wander, your own mountainside to explore and over 1/4 mile of water frontage on one of the Catskills' most pristine creeks to swim in on long summer afternoons. The property is minutes from two ski areas, has a trendy grocery within walking distance and several delicious cafés and restaurants up the road. A conservation easement protects the wild character of the landscape while allowing for further development within its provisions and reduced taxes- a compelling balance between possibilities for the future and long-term protection of this special swath of land.
38 Van Road is ultimately much more than an early stone house on acreage. It is the rare opportunity to become the next steward of an extraordinary piece of the Catskills.
SaveAskTourHideListing SnapshotPrice $2,800,000Days On Site 2 DaysBedrooms 3Inside Area (SqFt) 3,552 sqftTotal Baths 3Full Baths 2Partial Baths 1Lot Size 155.44 AcresYear Built 1783MLS® Number 1052687Status ActiveProperty Tax $11,920HOA/Condo/Coop Fees N/ASq Ft Source N/AFriends & FamilyRecent Activity2 days ago Listing first seen on site 2 days ago Listing updated with changes from the MLS®
General FeaturesAcres 155.44Garage YesGarage Spaces 1Levels TwoParking GarageParking Spaces 4Property Sub Type Single Family ResidenceSewer Septic TankSqFt Total 3552Style FarmhouseUtilities Electricity ConnectedPropaneSewer ConnectedWater ConnectedWater Source PublicOtherInterior FeaturesAppliances DishwasherDryerOvenRangeRefrigeratorWasherBasement FullFireplace YesFireplace Features Wood BurningWood Burning StoveFireplaces 2Flooring HardwoodHeating Wood StoveHeat PumpPropaneRadiantRadiant FloorInterior Beamed CeilingsCathedral Ceiling(s)SaunaSpa YesWindow Features Skylight(s)SaveAskTourHideExterior FeaturesConstruction Details StoneExterior GardenCourtyardFencing PartialLot Features GardenSecludedViewsWaterfrontPatio And Porch PatioSpa YesView Trees/WoodsWaterWaterfront Features CreekWaterfront AccessWaterview Trees/WoodsWaterWindows/Doors Skylight(s)Community FeaturesSchool District Hunter-TannersvilleSchoolsSchool DistrictHunter-TannersvilleElementary SchoolHunter Elementary SchoolMiddle SchoolHunter-Tannersville Middle/High SchHigh SchoolHunter-Tannersville Middle/High Sch Listing courtesy of Four Seasons Sothebys Intl annabel.taylor@sothebysrealty.com
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38 Van RoadLexington, NY 12452
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$12,775Dating to 1783, 38 Van Road is an exceptionally early Catskills stone house set in a quiet vale between mountains and the pristine waters of the Schoharie Creek. The house sits at the heart of an extraordinary 155-acre property in Lexington, NY. Nearly everything within view is yours or forever-wild land as the property abuts thousands of acres of state land, extending the wilderness far beyond its boundaries, with no visible neighbors--just quiet and a profound sense of privacy. Originally built by French Huguenots, the property was carefully renovated in 2016 to combine its old-world charm with modern living. With radiant flooring throughout, new plumbing and electrical, updated HVAC systems and a new standing-seam roof, this is a property that is as updated and turnkey as it is hand-hewn and handmade. A small solar array at the edge of the property reduces energy expenses to almost nothing while retaining connection to the grid, backed by a whole-house generator. The house retains the wonderfully imperfect character of its nearly 250-year history: wide-plank floors hand-milled from old-growth trees, massive hand-hewn beams, thick stone and plaster walls, all anchored by extraordinary original hearths--enormous open fireplaces that feel almost architectural in scale. You'll find additional woodstoves in the living room, sunroom and upstairs bedroom. Connected directly to the original house is an extraordinary 18th-century timber-framed artist's studio. Enjoy this wonderfully creative space with soaring ceilings, monumental old beams and enormous windows that create a dramatic, volume-filled space. The potential to retain or transform it abounds. Bathed all day in natural light thanks to a strategically sited wall of north-facing windows, the space is both open and cozy, with a woodstove and heat pumps for effortless heating and cooling year-round. Above, on a mezzanine level, additional sleeping quarters and an exercise room look out across gorgeous mountain views, creating a wonderful space for guests or a personal spot for restorative retreat. Once a cattle and later a flower farm, the land surrounding the house is particularly beautiful, with mature magnolias, thousands of peonies, a fruit and nut orchard and remarkable specimen trees. Trails and old farm paths continue deep into the acreage and up the mountainside, offering the rare experience of wandering for hours without leaving your own land. Outside, a cedar hot tub provides another way to experience the setting throughout the seasons, though the greatest amenity is the land itself. With 155 acres and thousands more acres of state land directly adjoining it, 38 Van Road feels immersed in a wilderness far larger than its boundaries. To find a historic property like this, intact and removed from a main road, is a rare treasure. There are woods to wander, your own mountainside to explore and over 1/4 mile of water frontage on one of the Catskills' most pristine creeks to swim in on long summer afternoons. The property is minutes from two ski areas, has a trendy grocery within walking distance and several delicious cafés and restaurants up the road. A conservation easement protects the wild character of the landscape while allowing for further development within its provisions and reduced taxes- a compelling balance between possibilities for the future and long-term protection of this special swath of land. 38 Van Road is ultimately much more than an early stone house on acreage. It is the rare opportunity to become the next steward of an extraordinary piece of the Catskills.
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| 2 days ago | Listing updated with changes from the MLS® |
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026-09-20 04:05 PM EDT. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.