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Woodstock,NY 12498
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,151 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,110
MLS Listing ID 925368
Style Mid-Century Modern
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Rental Info No
Year Built 1969
Annual Tax Amount $36,597
Lot Size 8.750 Acres
Acres 8.75
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source onekey2
Property Description
Set on nearly 9 serene acres in the heart of Woodstock's historic Byrdcliffe Arts Colony is a rare synthesis of architectural precision and natural harmony—an embodiment of award-winning architect John Storyk's deep understanding of space, sound, and site. Designed in 1969 at the very beginning of Storyk's now-legendary career—just after his groundbreaking work on Jimi Hendrix's Electric Lady Studios and the famous Bearsville Theatre—this redwood-clad contemporary home reflects his signature style: intuitive flow, warm natural materials, and an architect's sensitivity to both form and function. The 4 BR, 4 Bath, 4,000+ sq ft (includes guest/pool house) single family home is privately sited with a pond, heated in-ground salt water, gunite pool, and massive guest/pool house. This Mid-Century Modern sanctuary is defined by its soaring ceilings, custom mill work, and an organic relationship with the surrounding landscape. Every room is bathed in natural light through walls of glass, and oriented to maximize the surrounding views of meadow, woods, and sky. A dramatic curved, sunken living room—anchored by a large brick fireplace—evokes the sensorial immersion typical of Storyk's performance spaces. Here, spatial geometry and acoustics are not incidental but essential; offering not just a place to live, but a place to listen and feel. At the heart of the home is a Poggenpohl kitchen—a clean, functional workspace designed with the home chef in mind—that opens to dining and gathering areas which flow out effortlessly to the screened porch, expansive decks, landscaped gardens, and tranquil pond beyond; all designed to foster serenity and creative inspiration. Every line and threshold reflects Storyk's belief that architecture should support creativity and calm—never compete with it. Private spaces include a luxurious first floor primary suite and a guest apartment (with its own entrance) featuring a kitchen, full bath, and private deck—ideal for hosting, creating, or retreating. Across the entire property the interior volumes are balanced by exterior spaces with curated meadows, and reflective water elements including the large, heated, salt water, in-ground, Gunite pool) all reinforcing the idea of the house as an instrument tuned to its environment. While John Storyk is globally known for acoustically perfect studios and world-class performance venues, this home reveals another side of his genius: the quiet artistry of domestic space, where light, proportion, and stillness are as important as sound. A residence like this—designed by one of the 20th century's most innovative architectural minds, and located in a cultural enclave as storied as Byrdcliffe—is a truly singular offering. 289 Upper Byrdcliffe Road is not just a home, but a living, resonant experience—thoughtfully conceived, masterfully built, and deeply rooted in the creative spirit of Woodstock. Please note: Additional town-approved plans exist for a separate structure with its own septic and driveway entrance. All this coalesces to make an extraordinary compound with limitless options for a life well lived.
Location
State NY
County Ulster County
Interior
Interior Features First Floor Bedroom,First Floor Full Bath,Beamed Ceilings,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Entrance Foyer,Natural Woodwork,Open Floorplan,Original Details,Primary Bathroom,Master Downstairs
Heating Baseboard,Oil
Cooling Ductless
Fireplace No
Appliance Dishwasher,Dryer,Gas Range,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Washer
Exterior
Parking Features Driveway
Garage Spaces 2.0
Utilities Available Cable Connected
Garage true
Private Pool Yes
Building
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Well
Structure Type Frame,Wood Siding
Schools
Elementary Schools Woodstock Elementary School
Middle Schools Onteora Middle School
High Schools Onteora
School District Onteora
Others
Senior Community No
Special Listing Condition None