Built in 1820, the Old East Chatham Farmhouse is a historic brick home in East Chatham, embodying early Columbia County roots. With wide-plank heart pine floors milled from onsite trees and hand-hewn beams, this farmhouse boasts original period details and an original dairy barn. The architectural style reflects a classic farmhouse aesthetic. Situated on nearly 2 rolling acres near conservation areas and just minutes from Chatham’s village amenities, it features recent updates such as a roof less than five years old and upgraded mechanical systems. Priced at $169,000, this rare property offers abundant restoration potential and includes materials for renovation.

Historic Farmhouse and Barns

A charming historic farmhouse with white painted siding and a large covered porch occupies the foreground, surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees. The porch roof appears weathered, adding rustic character. Behind it, several red barns and outbuildings with rusted metal roofs stand, exhibiting aged, traditional rural architecture. The barns have large doors and multiple levels, set in an inviting rural landscape with open grassy areas. The verdant hills and scattered trees in the background create a peaceful, picturesque countryside scene. The layout reflects a classic American farmstead with functional agricultural structures clustered near the home.

Historic Exterior View

White-painted brick walls with patches revealing original red brick provide a rustic, historical character to this two-story home’s exterior. A small covered porch with simple white railings sits to the left, offering a quaint, inviting entrance. Multiple double-hung windows with black trim enhance the classic, timeless appearance of the house. The roofline features modest eaves with clean lines, emphasizing the house’s sturdy construction. Surrounding greenery, including low shrubs and leafy plants, contrasts with the weathered brick walls, adding natural charm and softness to the overall rustic aesthetic of the historic property.

Covered Front Porch

A long, covered front porch with aged wood flooring and a paneled ceiling painted blue-gray extends along the home’s facade. White painted wooden pillars support the roof, framing the view of the lush green trees and trailing grass beyond. The exterior walls are clad in a soft cream siding, complemented by white trim around double-hung windows and a simple door. Firewood is stacked neatly along the wall, while an antique wood stove sits on four legs by the railing. The porch evokes a rustic, historic charm with visible weathering and a quiet, inviting atmosphere.

Side Exterior View

A quaint side view of a historic home displays weathered gray wood siding with white window trim, bringing a rustic charm. The structure includes two gabled roofs at different heights, with a patch of exposed brick painted white. A prominent metal chimney pipe extends upward, showing signs of rust streaks below. The windows feature traditional six-pane upper sashes, contributing to a classic rural aesthetic. Lush greenery with dense shrubs and overgrown grass surrounds the house, softening its aged exterior and blending nature with architecture in a serene, timeless setting.

Old Barn Exterior

A historic, weathered red barn with rustic charm sits on a grassy plot bordered by evergreens. The barn’s exterior wood planks show years of natural aging, partly covered by a rusty, corrugated metal roof. Two large barn doors lean unevenly against the wall, revealing a shadowed interior cluttered with wooden furniture and storage containers. Surrounding lush greenery softly contrasts with the barn’s worn red paint, creating a serene rural scene. A small second-story structure extends upward, adding dimension. The overall scene exudes a timeless, countryside aesthetic with a peaceful, nostalgic atmosphere.

Barn Exterior

Rustic red wooden siding with visible weathering and peeling paint characterizes this large barn structure. The metal roofing displays rust stains, adding to the aged rural aesthetic. Multiple windows, some missing panes, line the upper story, while the lower level features various doorways—one large garage-style opening and several smaller doors—with a mixture of wooden and metal components. Vegetation climbs partway up the façade, blending the building with its overgrown grassy surroundings. The gravel and dirt forecourt reveals tire tracks, indicating regular use. This barn maintains a strong historic farmhouse charm, typical of classic American agricultural architecture.

Barn Exterior

Two rustic red wooden barn structures stand side by side, connected by a gravel path overrun with patches of grass and weeds. The larger barn on the right has weathered wood panels, different-sized white-framed windows, and a small overhanging awning above a side door. The roof shows signs of aging with rusted metal sheets. On the left, a smaller barn with a cleaner, corrugated metal roof contrasts with the more aged barn. Surrounding the gravel path are dense green shrubs and trees that contribute to the rural, worn charm of this historic farmstead scene.

Covered Porch

Long, narrow covered porch with a gray-painted wooden ceiling and weathered wooden floorboards. The walls on one side are textured with peeling white paint, revealing hints of brick beneath, suggesting age and wear. Simple white pillars and a waist-high wooden railing run along the open side, overlooking lush greenery and tall trees beyond. The porch contains practical items such as stacked firewood, a red rain barrel, and a charcoal or wood stove. Windows with white frames and divided panes open into the home, enhancing rustic charm. The overall atmosphere feels quiet and rural, evoking a sense of historic simplicity and nature connection.

Exterior Barn Wall

A weathered red wooden barn wall with peeling paint and multiple boarded windows creates a rustic, historic aesthetic. The central window is open, revealing a dark interior space. The barn’s aged, horizontal wooden planks exhibit natural wear, contributing to the rough, vintage charm. Surrounding the barn is a gravelly dirt area mixed with patches of green grass and low weeds near the base of the wall. A green dumpster with a yellow disposal sign sits to the left. The backdrop includes lush green trees and an expansive grassy area, enhancing the rural, pastoral atmosphere.

Rural Property Aerial View

A sprawling green landscape surrounds a small cluster of buildings including a white farmhouse and three red barns with weathered, rusted roofs. The farmhouse has a pitched roof with dormer windows and a rear deck accessed by wooden stairs. Tall trees border the property, providing a mix of dense evergreen and deciduous foliage creating a natural buffer from roads and neighboring structures. A paved road and nearby highway overpass contrast with the rural charm. The barns show visible signs of age with rustic textures that add historic character to the scene. Open grassy fields extend across the gently rolling terrain.

Living Room with Wood Stove

The room displays a muted blue color on the walls contrasted with white trim and ceiling. The ceiling consists of beadboard paneling adding a quaint, historic charm. Hardwood floors run throughout, showing subtle wear that adds character. Two windows with white roller shades bring natural light into the space. A prominently centered black wood stove sits against a roughly finished brick and stone surround, suggesting a cozy heating source. Simple molding runs horizontally along the walls. The doorway on the right leads to an adjoining room, emphasizing the flow in this modest yet inviting living area.

Entry Hallway

The room appears to be an entry hallway or small foyer with a white paneled ceiling showcasing a vintage light fixture. The walls are painted a muted blue with white trim, creating a calm contrast. Several doorways lead to different parts of the house, including one doorway with visible brick inside. Hardwood floors throughout exhibit signs of wear, adding a rustic, historic charm. Windows with roller shades let in natural light while maintaining privacy. The door on the right likely leads outside, as suggested by its design and hardware. The space blends simplicity with classic, aged elements.

Entryway and Adjacent Rooms

The space reveals a transitional entryway painted in a muted blue tone with a white beadboard ceiling that slopes gently, creating a cozy, vintage feel. The wooden floor shows signs of age and wear, emphasizing the historic nature of the home. Three doorways lead to different rooms: the left features a dark cast iron stove adding rustic charm, the middle doorway opens to a room with a bright blue door and light wood flooring, while the right doorway reveals a hallway with exposed brickwork and a purple room with butterfly decals on the far wall, introducing playful accents to the otherwise traditional space.

Living Room Details

Exposed aged brick wall framed by white trim creates a rustic focal point in this living room. Adjacent to it, a built-in cabinet with a curved glass-paneled door and classic black hinges adds historic charm and storage. The adjacent room visible through a wide doorway has blue walls and several large windows, contributing to natural light flow. Hardwood floors extend through both rooms, bearing a rich patina that speaks to the home’s age. One wall is painted in a deep purple, adorned with butterfly decals that add a whimsical contemporary touch. A small ceiling light fixture provides subtle illumination.

Corner Room with Exposed Brick

Wood floors with a warm, natural finish cover the room, showing some wear that adds character and history. A partial wall of exposed brick brings an earthy, rustic element, contrasting nicely with the smooth white trim and molding that frame the room. One wall is painted deep purple with a playful series of butterfly decals in shades of pink, lavender, and white, adding a whimsical, personal touch. An arched cabinet door with glass panels occupies the corner, framed by white woodwork that heightens the room’s historical charm. A simple ceiling light fixture centers the ceiling, providing a soft glow.

Upstairs Hallway Landing

Natural wood floors with a rich, warm tone run throughout the narrow upstairs hallway landing. The walls are covered in textured blue-gray wallpaper with a subtle pattern, bordered by off-white trim. Light streams in through double-hung windows with white trim, brightening the space despite some wear on the ceiling. A wooden banister with white spindles and a polished dark wood railing protects the stairwell. A large wooden panel, possibly a removed door or headboard, leans against the wall, adding rustic charm. The overall aesthetic evokes a quiet, historic atmosphere with a slightly worn yet welcoming feel.

Empty Room Interior

The space reveals an empty interior room with wide, aged wooden plank flooring showing darkened areas and a small floor vent, indicating historic craftsmanship. Walls painted a muted gray-blue offer a cool tone contrasted by the crisp white trim around two large, double-hung windows that bring abundant natural light into the room. The ceiling consists of square tiles in simple white, with a central light fixture missing its bulbs or cover. Doorways trimmed in white lead to adjacent rooms, maintaining a straightforward layout typical of older homes. The overall aesthetic reflects original structural elements requiring restoration and care.

Small Room Corner

Wooden plank floors in a warm honey tone contrast against the white painted walls and ceiling. The walls and window frame show signs of age with areas of peeling paint and some water damage near the bottom corner by the window and along the right wall. A simple wooden shelf with three white metal brackets is mounted roughly at eye level on one wall. The ceiling features a grid of small rectangular panels. A closed white door is situated on the left side, and a large window to the right admits natural light, casting soft shadows across the room.

Attic Bedroom

The room sits comfortably under a slanted ceiling indicative of an attic space. One wall is painted soft pink, contrasted by a white adjacent wall with subtle vertical lines. A single window with simple white trim lets in natural light, framed by peeling paint suggesting vintage charm or age. The floor is made of wide wooden planks, worn and untreated, adding rustic character. A small, round clock is mounted on one wall without framing, and an exposed baseboard radiator runs beneath the window. The ceiling light fixture is a minimalist pull-cord pendant, reflecting an understated, practical aesthetic.

Rustic Kitchen Space

Wooden cabinets with a warm honey finish line the kitchen, paired with a granite countertop in muted gray tones. A stainless steel modern stove and dishwasher contrast with the rustic wood cabinetry. The ceiling is detailed with painted wooden planks arranged in a unique angled pattern, lending a vintage charm. Exposed beams and structural wood elements frame the space, blending historic character with ongoing renovations. Sunlight filters through large multi-pane windows in the adjoining room, spilling light into the unfinished floors and walls, hinting at a transitional phase between old and updated.

Listing Agent: Brittany Craig of Houlihan Lawrence Inc. via Zillow