31 Chestnut Street, Rhinebeck

$2,955,000

4 Beds
2½ Baths
3,380 Sqft
.77 Acre
2 Garages

This is a rare opportunity to thoughtfully steward and restore one of Rhinebeck Village's most architecturally compelling historic residences -- a property defined by provenance, scale, and enduring beauty. Set on coveted Chestnut Street, this distinguished circa-1870 Italianate villa offers 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths and is among the few remaining historic homes in the village to retain such remarkable original detail and integrity. Soaring ceilings, grand arched openings, oversized bay windows, marble fireplaces, original plaster medallions, plaster walls, crown moldings, decorative chandeliers, and beautifully preserved original windows speak to a level of craftsmanship rarely found today. The home's exceptional acoustics -- enhanced by the original plaster walls -- create a quiet richness and warmth throughout the interiors that is immediately felt upon entering. Built for local attorney and town supervisor George Esselstyn, the residence unfolds across graciously proportioned rooms filled with natural light, including a richly atmospheric library anchored by an intact soft-coal heating stove and original glass-front bookcases. Outside, the property becomes even more extraordinary. An original two-bay carriage barn with a walk-up loft offers exceptional potential for studio, guest, or creative use. The residence sits on an oversized village parcel with 100 feet of road frontage, accompanied by an additional separately deeded adjoining lot with another 50 feet of frontage -- a rarity within Rhinebeck Village and an offering that creates an estate-like setting of unusual scale, privacy, and presence. A truly exceptional offering for those who value architectural authenticity, history, and the rare privilege of bringing a significant home into its next chapter.

Essential Information
MLS® #20262855
Price$2,955,000
Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2.50
Full Baths2
Half Baths1
Square Footage3,380
Acres0.77
Year Built1870
TypeResidential
Sub-TypeSingle Family Residence
StyleVictorian
StatusActive
Community Information
Address31 Chestnut Street
AreaRhinebeck
CityRhinebeck
CountyDutchess
StateNY
Zip Code12572
Amenities
UtilitiesElectricity Connected, Propane
# of Garages2
Parking

Garage Faces Front, Off Street, Driveway

Interior
AppliancesRefrigerator, Range
HeatingForced Air, Oil
CoolingNone
FireplaceYes
# of Fireplaces4
FireplacesOther
Interior Features

Crown Molding, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Other

Exterior
ExteriorFrame, Plaster, Wood Siding
ConstructionFrame, Plaster, Wood Siding
FoundationStone
District

Rhinebeck Central School District

Additional Information
ZoningR35 zoning
Listing Details
AgentSheri Sceroler
Listing Courtesy of Four Seasons Sotheby's Int.
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