The Florence House | Contemporary Victorian Elegance

Step into a piece of history with this extraordinary Victorian beauty, gracefully positioned in the heart of Beacon and offered for the first time since 1984. Built circa 1890, this remarkable three-story home has been lovingly owned by only three families throughout its storied existence, creating a rare opportunity to own a true gem. The Florence House is nothing but calm, elegant and timeless.

Masterfully redesigned by Faust Design Build, this 2,700 sqft residence represents the perfect marriage of historical grandeur and contemporary luxury. The thoughtful renovation honors the home's Victorian heritage while introducing modern conveniences that elevate everyday living. Offered completely turnkey and sold furnished, you can simply move in and begin enjoying upstate NY life immediately.

As you enter the circular foyer, the stunning original oak paneling and staircase immediately takes you to a time gone by. The main floor showcases a stunning designer kitchen with beautiful white oak floors and MSI quartz countertops, complemented by an impeccable Portmore tile backsplash. The culinary centerpiece features brand-new stainless steel appliances, including a striking double-sided island perfect for preparation and casual dining. Thoughtful details like recessed lighting and custom cabinetry demonstrate meticulous attention to both form and function.

The dining room serves as the perfect connector between kitchen, living room and family room creating seamless flow for entertaining. The dining room and adjacent living room captivate with their original parquetry white oak floors and wide windows that flood the space with natural light. A charming powder room featuring historical blue beadboard wainscoting adds upscale functionality.

The second floor boasts beautiful original wood floors and houses the luxurious main bedroom with a large arched-top alcove that creates a light-filled sanctuary, and generous walk-in closet space. The main bathroom serves as a spa-like retreat with its wooden vanity topped with marble countertop housing two undermount sinks, a spacious walk-in shower with white herringbone ceramic tile walls, and white marble flooring. The piece de resistance is the stunning original white clawfoot bathtub that perfectly bridges historic charm with modern luxury. Another peaceful bedroom features sage green board and batten with toile wallpaper. The home's distinctive turret houses a bright office space, offering the perfect retreat for work or contemplation.

The third floor expands versatility with two generous but cozy bedrooms and full bathroom featuring vintage vanity set against striking geometric floor tiles. The third-floor turret creates an ideal children's playroom or nursery.

Set on an expansive 7,405 sqft lot, the property boasts mature landscaping including original brick patio and bluestone pathways, complemented by stone benches and stunning trees like Japanese cherry and redbud alongside abundant perennials. The wraparound porch, complete with enclosed sunroom, provides a perfect setting for leisure. A private deck accessible from the kitchen offers ideal entertaining space with stairs leading to the backyard's secret garden, while the detached original carriage house could serve as studio space.

Comprehensive renovation includes all new plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems, plus premium Delta fixtures, new Andersen windows, and roof, ensuring worry-free ownership. Second-floor laundry adds practical luxury.

Located minutes from Beacon's Main Street and Dia: Beacon museum, one block from country club/golf course with Metro-North access three minutes away and Manhattan 90 minutes south. The Florence House represents more than a home—it's your gateway to the dreamy Hudson Valley lifestyle, complete with every furnishing already in place.

Discover one of the Hudson Valley’s most inspiring waterfront opportunities. Set on 4.5 acres in the coveted Balmville neighborhood, this property offers sweeping Hudson River views, a setting rich with history and nature, and the rare chance to transform an 1850 farmhouse into a truly exceptional home.
Properties like this don’t come around often. With a creative mindset and vision, it could become a modern farm-style masterpiece—think high ceilings, skylights, a river-facing pool, expansive deck, oversized windows, salvaged wood floors, exposed beams, cozy finishes, and interiors filled with natural light – the kind of place that could easily grace the pages of an architecture magazine.
Surrounded by multi-million-dollar estates and mature trees, the existing home is full of charm and possibility. Just minutes from Beacon’s vibrant arts scene, the Philip Johnson Wolfe House, Storm King, and The Powelton Club, the location is both serene and connected. Hiking trails, cultural landmarks, and Metro North access to Grand Central make for easy escapes—or a 90-minute drive puts you in the heart of New York City.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to design your dream home. This one is worth seeing!

This architect designed country home is located at the end of Iron Mountain Road and bordered by Wawayanda State Park. The meandering driveway leads into this private 3.5 acre lovely landscaped property. The property has mature trees, perennial flower gardens, a small Koi pond, a fire pit, small barn, stone walls and trails into the state park. This Modern custom built 2-3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom eco-conscious homes a one of a kind retreat. The house was designed to minimize environmental impact while offering all the comforts of modern living. Built new in 2020 there are many features such as: board-and-batten Hardy Board & natural Blue Stone siding, metal clad insulated double pane windows & doors with screens, reinforced concrete foundation & basement floor, sustainable EPDM roof, blown-in foam insulation throughout, 4 zone propane high efficiency radiant & baseboard heating system, AC & heat pump units in each room, drilled well water with filtration & softener system, a radon system, a full house generator & much more. The first floor boasts wide board Oak floors throughout, the foyer leads to a 2 story living room open to the dining room, both light filled with walls of windows, the living room has a floor to ceiling Blue Stone wall with a wood burning stove, the dining room facilitates a 8 foot dining table and is open to the spacious kitchen. The kitchen opens into a dining and living rooms where the walls of windows invite in the exterior landscape, flooding the space with natural light. The chef's kitchen features custom made cabinetry, Dekton countertops with a large under-mount sink, high-end KitchenAid black Stainless Steel appliances, including a 6-burner propane cooktop, double ovens, dish washer & a side by side refrigerator. The first floor living room & dining room both have glass doors that lead to a large stone patio & a radiant heated screened-in porch. The first floor Primary bedroom suite includes a large walk-in closet with built-in’s and a spa-like Primary bathroom with a walk-in tiled steam shower, tiled floors, a vanity with a Quartz top and a low flush toilet. Additional first floor amenities include a guest half-bath, a full laundry room, and a built-in surround sound system throughout the main floor, patio, and in all the bathrooms. Upstairs, two bedrooms (one currently used as an office) are complemented by an open loft area and a small bonus room. The second full bathroom features a large oval soaking tub, a tiled walk-in shower, a vanity with Quartz top and tiled floor. All the rooms are light filled and have views of the property. The basement is currently unfinished, it includes a third full bathroom, a mechanical room, a home gym area and storage. This property is located in a very unique location with Wawayanda State Park starting at the end of Iron Mountain Road and bordering the back of this property. The NJ Division of Parks manages the 34,350 acres of forest. The park has extensive riding and hiking trails, swimming, boating and 19 miles of the famous Appalachian trail. The property is close to Warwick village, with its great shopping, cafe’s, restaurants and boutiques. This is the perfect balance of seclusion and convenience. A rare opportunity to own a full-time or a weekend home only 51 miles from Manhattan, next to a state park and only minutes from a charming village. This is more than just a home — it’s a lifestyle. Please see 3D Interactive Floor Plan & Property Tour