The Lady Pomona
Livingston Manor, NY
$449,000

It’s our pleasure to introduce to you The Lady Pomona, a secluded 1920s American Four Square farmhouse sitting on six acres of woodland and orchards on a hilltop just five minutes drive from the quaint riverfront town of Livingston Manor, right on the edge of the Catskills Park. The property is turn-key ready and has been painstakingly renovated by local design and renovation team, Homestedt, restoring the charm of the property while making extensive upgrades to bring it up to the present day. The location is pin drop quiet, and perfect for those who want to immerse themselves in rural living at its finest.

The House Tour. Everything about this property is designed for entertaining. Before even walking inside, you’re greeted by a beautifully designed covered porch for outdoor dining and lounging, complete with a restored cast iron wood burning cook stove, all hemmed in by a hand-built garden wall made with stones salvaged from the property. Steps away is the cozy bluestone fire pit, perfect for stargazing and storytelling into the night. There's a path going through the private forest, making it easy to explore the the natural world just steps from your house. Just on the edge of the woods there is a 12 x 20ft wooden platform perfect for morning yoga overlooking the forest and the orchard.

Enter the house through a grand three-season sunroom, the site of many late afternoon cocktails, or enter through the more functional but thoughtfully designed mudroom. Together these two spaces add an additional 217 square feet of usable space. Though the kitchen was remodeled with new quartz countertops, cabinetry and a Kohler apron front sink, there’s no way the owners were going to lose the original wall to ceiling tiling that came with the house. The kitchen leads into the open plan living and dining room, where guests can move seamlessly between dining and relaxing by wood stove.

All four bedrooms of this beautifully renovated property are located on the second floor and have been individually designed around a unique aesthetic, with architectural and interior details evocative of a bygone era. The Yellow Room is bathed in natural light, and the distinctive floral walls complement the views overlooking the garden on two sides and has a built in cedar-wood wardrobe through a hidden door. The Blue Room is reminiscent of a grand old boudoir filled with deep luxurious tones and decadent details. The walls are adorned with a sublime floral matte wallpaper, complemented by thick velvet curtains and vintage brass light fittings with milk glass shades. And like any classic boudoir, it has its secrets, a wallpapered door opens to reveal a full en suite marble bathroom. The neighboring bedroom has been repurposed into a calming home office with views over the orchard. The final bedroom is fresh and bright with original wood ceiling panelling, a built in cedar-wood closet and views over the garden and private woodland behind the house. The last room on the second floor is a bright full bathroom with a built in laundry closet.

Some house history: 21 Waldemere Road was built in 1920 by Bill Brennan, an American boxer who fought and lost to World Heavyweight Champion Jack Dempsey in a well attended title fight that ended in a twelfth-round knockout on December 14, 1920, in Madison Square Garden. Brennan worked as a bartender between fights, earning him the nickname "Battling Bill the Bartender".

The entire house was renovated largely in 2018, with additional updates through 2020. All walls, ceilings and carpentry have been painted with Farrow and Ball paint. New appliances, new electric, new water heater, restored hardwood floors, loads of landscaping and so much more. Please inquire for a full list of renovations. Furnishings are not included in the listing price, though the sellers are open to discussing contents.

The Area. The Lady Pomona currently operates as a boutique Bed & Breakfast nestled in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains, offering the buyer a turnkey opportunity to explore the world of hospitality or to simply function as a gorgeously imagined private escape. The business itself is not currently included in the sale, but the sellers are open to entertaining further discussions. And finally, read this article to get excited about Livingston Manor!