Tour a Timeless 1870 Colonial in New York With Handcrafted Woodwork and River-View Outdoor Living Spaces

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Mathew Abraham, editor of Century Homes America, brings his passion for architectural history to explore the stories behind America’s most iconic homes.

Rebekah Fiorito of Coldwell Banker Realty

This charming century home in North Tarrytown blends vintage 19th-century character with modern amenities, priced at $810,000. Its architectural style features a classic wrap-around porch, detailed woodwork, and oak-beamed ceilings, embodying timeless craftsmanship. Located just one block from Tarrytown village and near Metro-North express trains, it offers coveted commuter convenience. Renovations include a new roof installed in 2020 alongside updated kitchen appliances and outdoor amenities such as a hot tub and fire pit lounge. The home’s inviting hardwood floors and custom built-ins emphasize quality. Surrounded by vibrant shops, parks, and historic sites, this turnkey property presents an ideal river town lifestyle.

Second-Floor Deck

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A spacious second-floor deck is framed by a dark green exterior with white trim, maintaining a classic historic American home aesthetic. The deck floor comprises black rubberized tiles featuring a grid pattern, designed for drainage and durability. A single wooden lounge chair with warm-toned cushions provides a cozy seating option. The perimeter is enclosed with a rustic dark-stained wooden privacy fence, accented by string lights adding ambiance. Several planters filled with vibrant green foliage enhance the space with natural color, while decorative brackets and gingerbread trim on the house emphasize vintage craftsmanship details under a bright, partly cloudy sky.

Backyard Hot Tub Area

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The backyard space includes a large hot tub with a brown exterior and a dark green rim, sheltered by a spacious navy blue umbrella providing shade. The ground is covered with small white gravel and bordered by red brick paving that contrasts with the wooden privacy fence on the left, adorned with hanging string lights. A row of potted plants lines the elevated black deck area that connects to the house. The house exterior is painted a muted blue-gray with white window and door trim, featuring detailed trim work under the roof gable and a yellow screen door adding a charming pop of color. Lush green trees surround the backyard, contributing to a cozy, private oasis ambiance.

Backyard Patio

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A cozy backyard patio is bordered by lush, dense greenery and a rustic stone retaining wall, providing a natural, secluded atmosphere. The seating area includes a black perforated rubber mat platform topped with five large ceramic planters filled with vibrant green hostas. Adjacent to the patio, a wooden deck supports a brown hot tub with a navy blue cantilever umbrella for shade. The area also includes a black gas grill with cooking utensils, underscoring the space’s dual purpose for relaxation and outdoor dining. A small green shed with a yellow-trimmed screen door adds charm to the space.

Backyard Hot Tub Area

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A rectangular hot tub with a dark blue interior and reddish-brown wooden siding occupies the foreground with matching wooden steps leading up to it. A large black umbrella provides shade over the hot tub. The backdrop features a dense green ivy-covered rock wall surrounding a small, elevated patch of earth strewn with an Adirondack-style wooden chair painted pale yellow with a rust-colored seat cushion. String lights hang across the area, enhancing the cozy, inviting atmosphere. The ground combines red brick pavers near the tub and white gravel extending toward the seating area, blending natural and structured elements.

Outdoor Firepit Area

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Stone blocks form a circular firepit centerpiece with a lively fire burning inside, surrounded by gravel ground cover. Rustic wooden chairs and metal dining chairs encircle the firepit, providing a cozy seating arrangement. A sturdy wooden picnic-style table sits near a tall wooden privacy screen, partially enclosing the area. A large leafy tree stands beside the seating, adding natural shade and ambiance. The backdrop features dense greenery and stone retaining walls, blending the space seamlessly with the natural wooded surroundings, creating a serene, inviting outdoor retreat.

Front Porch Seating

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The porch features soft blue wooden siding with white trim around the two windows, creating a classic and inviting exterior. The floor is painted in a muted gray tone, complementing the blue walls. A vibrant red round table stands out vividly against the subdued colors, paired with two metal chairs in a rustic gray finish that adds an industrial touch. The ceiling above is clad in warm, natural wood planks, adding a cozy contrast to the cooler colors below. Decorative white railings with intricate cutouts enhance the historic character while framing the view of the street and greenery beyond.

Front Porch Seating

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A charming front porch painted in a muted teal blue with white trim creates a welcoming atmosphere. The porch floor is painted in a soft gray tone, complementing the blue siding. The ceiling features warm-toned natural wood paneling that adds texture and contrast to the cooler wall colors. White balusters with decorative cutouts and teal-blue posts with white accents provide historic architectural detailing typical of classic American homes. Furnished with two distressed metal chairs and a bright red round wooden table, the seating arrangement adds a pop of color and rustic charm, inviting relaxation while enjoying the greenery beyond.

Entryway with Staircase

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Warm wood tones dominate the space, with wainscoting extending halfway up the walls and matching natural wood stairs rising to the left. The hardwood floor boasts a classic parquet pattern, framing the area rugs that add intricate, subdued detailing beneath the central table. A small rustic table with cream-painted, turned legs and a natural wood top sits on an ornately bordered rug, holding a decorative bowl. Bright white walls create contrast, punctuated by a window inset with wood trim, alongside a bold red and yellow painting, and smaller framed art pieces, infusing color and personality into the cozy entry space.

Cozy Sitting Area

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Warm wood trim and paneling frame this intimate sitting area, blending historic charm with modern comfort. Natural light filters through a large window accented by potted greenery, enlivening the neutral walls. A well-worn leather armchair with a colorful striped throw sits beside a rustic wooden coffee table, which holds a layered display of books and candles. Bright, abstract artwork adds bold color contrast, while adjacent rooms visible through open doorways reveal rich wood coffered ceilings and a lush olive green couch, all resting on polished parquet flooring with intricate inlaid details.

Living Room Details

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The space showcases a cozy living room with warm wooden wainscoting and window frames contrasting against crisp white walls. A beige slipcovered sofa is adorned with patterned red and orange throw pillows, balanced by a rich brown leather armchair. The centerpiece is a rustic industrial-style coffee table, combining reclaimed wood and metal. Natural light filters through three large double-hung windows, highlighting an assortment of green plants in the corner, adding freshness and vibrancy. A carved wooden framed mirror hangs above the sofa, with colorful artwork on the adjacent walls, enriching the room’s inviting, eclectic character.

Living Room Details

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The room presents a rich wooden coffered ceiling that adds depth and warmth. Light wood trim frames windows and doorways, complementing the hardwood floors. A mustard yellow velvet sofa accented with patterned throw pillows anchors the space. A large traditional area rug with red, pink, and beige tones draws attention to the floor, blending classic and contemporary styles. A distressed blue sideboard contrasts with the warm colors and holds decorative items, while a mirror above it reflects the intricate ceiling design. A black table with turned legs supports a modern flat-screen TV against white walls adorned with framed abstract art, offering a balanced mix of old and new aesthetics.

Sitting Room Details

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A cozy sitting room with a striking coffered wood ceiling and warm wood trim framing the white walls. A mustard-yellow velvet sofa with decorative pillows sits alongside a large window, inviting natural light inside. The floor is covered with a richly patterned red and beige area rug, adding warmth and color to the hardwood floor. A rustic black console table with turned legs rests against the left wall, topped with a distressed wooden storage box. Various artworks, including portraits and floral paintings, adorn the walls. Through the wide doorway, a glimpse of another living space with neutral furnishings and wooden window frames is visible, enhancing the open, connected feel of the home.

Kitchen Dining Area

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A bright, inviting kitchen area combined with a dining space characterized by clean white cabinetry with glass-paneled upper cupboards. The warm wood countertops contrast gently with the sleek stainless steel appliances including a stove and dishwasher. A light wood dining table sits centrally on a richly patterned Oriental-style area rug that adds color and texture, complemented by metal chairs with deep red cushions. Natural light fills the room through two windows, one above the sink and another to the side, framed by simple white trim. A wooden door with glass panes leads outside, adding rustic charm amidst the modern conveniences.

Dining Area and Kitchen

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A long, light wood dining table takes center stage, surrounded by six industrial-style metal chairs with a muted gray finish and red cushions on some seats. Beneath the table, a large, traditional Persian-style rug with deep reds, blues, and intricate patterns adds warmth and texture. To the left, a tall pine armoire with a natural wood finish stands next to a window, topped with a unique Buddha head planter filled with red blossoms. Stainless steel appliances, including a modern refrigerator, integrate into the space, contrasted by white cabinetry with glass-front uppers and a butcher block countertop. The doorway with wood trim leads into a warmly lit adjoining room, contributing to the home’s cozy, eclectic ambiance.

Kitchen Doorway View

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Wood-paneled cabinetry with paneled doors in warm, natural wood tones lines the right side of the image, topped by a Farberware microwave and a white ceramic canister labeled “COFFEE.” A wooden door to the left opens to a yellow screen door with a fine mesh, allowing a view outside. Beyond the door is a brick-red wooden deck featuring a large, dark blue patio umbrella and a pale yellow Adirondack chair. Lush, green tree foliage forms a natural backdrop, blending outdoor and indoor rustic charm with simple practical design and bright color accents.

Backyard Hot Tub Area

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A hot tub with a wood-paneled exterior sits on a red brick patio surrounded by dense greenery and trees. A large, dark blue cantilever umbrella provides shade over the hot tub, supported by a heavy base. Stone retaining walls border the lush, green vegetation, blending nature with outdoor comfort. Nearby, a single Adirondack chair sits elevated on a dirt patch, adding a rustic touch. White decorative gravel edges the patio area, contrasting with the brick and wood. The space combines natural elements with functional leisure, creating a serene backyard retreat.

Covered Porch and Patio

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A gray-painted wooden covered porch with ornate white railing panels and square columns painted in muted blue and white creates a charming transitional space. The ceiling showcases rich wood tones and a skylight that allows natural light to filter in. Adjacent is an outdoor patio area featuring a black grid floor mat, large potted plants, and rustic wooden furniture. A blue umbrella shades a seating area beyond, while string lights add a festive touch. The setting backs onto lush green trees and foliage, blending natural beauty with comfortable outdoor living.

Entryway Staircase

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Rich wood tones dominate the space with intricately carved banisters and wainscoting along the walls. The staircase curves upward and is highlighted by decorative scrollwork on the risers. A round rustic table with a distressed white base and natural wood top occupies the center, topped with a wooden bowl holding ornamental gourds. Several eclectic art pieces adorn the white walls, ranging from vibrant portraits to a stained glass panel, adding character. Natural light enters through a large framed window, which offers a glimpse of the outdoor patio area, blending indoor warmth with an inviting exterior view.

Cozy Bedroom Nook

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Soft lavender walls complement warm natural wood trim around windows and doors, creating a soothing yet inviting ambiance. Hardwood floors add to the authentic charm of this small bedroom space, with a modest metal bed frame supporting a quilt adorned with a leafy floral pattern in muted greens and purples. Two low windows, framed in honey wood, allow natural light to softly filter in, balanced by a ceiling fan with a modern white light fixture. A built-in high wooden dresser and a small desk with a leather chair create functional, minimal furnishings that maintain the room’s cozy intimacy.

Cozy Bedroom Corner

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Natural wood trim around the windows and baseboards highlights the crisp, white walls and warm hardwood floors. A compact bed with a muted green and beige patterned quilt nestles under a low ceiling, creating a snug atmosphere. A narrow chimney breast painted in soft gray serves as a visual anchor and display area for two framed photos. Bright, natural light streams in through multiple windows with divided panes, enhancing the airy feel. Wall artwork features red calla lilies in a simple glass vase, adding a splash of color to this peaceful, well-proportioned space.

Storage Shelving Unit

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Light natural wood shelving is built into a corner space, offering an organized storage solution. Multiple compartments of varying sizes hold a mix of books, decorative items, and fabric bins in neutral tones of black, brown, and beige. The arrangement lends both practicality and aesthetic appeal with open and closed storage options. The floor is of polished hardwood with warm orange tones matching the wood trim of the adjacent window and door. White walls and an angled ceiling create a clean, airy backdrop for the shelving unit.

Bathroom Vanity and Shower

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White subway tiles with dark grout cover the shower walls and extend as a backsplash behind the double-sink vanity, offering a classic and clean look. The shower features a chrome handheld showerhead and mounted dispensers. The vanity is crafted from warm-toned wood with multiple cabinets and drawers, complementing the natural wood panel door with its rich grain and antique brass hooks. A large rectangular mirror framed in black hangs above the sinks, reflecting light and visually expanding the space. The floor is finished in dark tiles that contrast nicely with the lighter elements of the room, uniting old-world charm with modern functionality.

Bedroom with Built-in Storage

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Exposed wooden ceiling beams stretch across a vaulted white ceiling, adding rustic charm to the room. One wall is entirely covered with built-in wooden cabinetry, featuring paneled doors, drawers, and a warm natural wood finish that complements the exposed beams. A window framed with similar wood tones allows natural light to brighten the space. The bed is covered in a floral-patterned quilt with shades of brown, pink, and green, paired with a solid pink blanket. A patterned rug in purple and green hues lies on light-colored carpet, adding a cozy touch to the floor.

Listing Agent: Rebekah Fiorito of Coldwell Banker Realty via Zillow 

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