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Key Details
Sold Price $700,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,868 sqft
Price per Sqft $180
MLS Listing ID R1620602
Sold Date 11/10/25
Style Victorian
Bedrooms 8
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Construction Status Existing
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1850
Annual Tax Amount $8,054
Lot Size 1.820 Acres
Acres 1.82
Lot Dimensions 444X210
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Welcome to Ayer House of Meredith Square. Atop the ridge btwn Susquehanna & Delaware river watersheds, this Victorian-era Grande-Dame overlooks headwaters of Ouleout Creek w spectacular valley views & unobstructed sunsets. End of town-maintained road w 5 homes, this historic property was home to Anna Ayer Fry (d. 1945). Take a virtual tour here -- https://hubs.ly/Q03R0k690
Grand 6-bd/3.5-ba 3,016 sqft main house; a 2-bd/1-ba 852 sqft guest cottage; a 20'x60' (1,200 sqft) art studio w views & 2-bay grg. Renovations, by historic preservationists, have restored property to former grandeur. Updates incl covered stone porch (Dewitt stonework), storm windows, black metal roof (house & studio), and updated siding, finished w insulated paint.
Inside, the unique architecture preserved AND updated. Twin, stacked, sunrooms restored to perfection. 1st-floor solarium offers stunning views w walk-out access to boxelder garden & orchard, while 2nd-floor, year-round sleeping porch, adjoins the primary suite. Enjoy the wonders of daily sunsets in complete privacy.
Baths in the home transformed w Venetian plaster walls, porcelain & marble finishes, & Waterworks fixtures. A new 1st-floor bedroom has soaking tub next to gas-log fireplace.
Kitchen, dining, & pantry reimagined, w commercial dishwasher, GE Café fridge, & an 8-burner ILVE dual-fuel range set on the reworked Dewitt stone hearth.
Historic copper & iron hardware, hardwood floors, wood trim have been thoughtfully preserved. Key improvements include an updated septic system, drilled-well, and restored porches on cottage & main house.
The fully restored shake-sided cottage offers 2 bedrooms, new bath, kitchen, gas-log fireplace, & dedicated utilities. Ideal for guests or rental income. Visitors relax on the cottage's covered porch or stroll thru conifers to a private sunset sitting area.
On nearly 2 acres, grounds enhanced w planted orchard. Insulated art studio w 2-bay roll-up doors & valley views.
Historic charm w updated modern conveniences, incl 5G fiber. 280 feet from school bus, 5 minutes from Delhi, 12 miles frm Oneonta, & 2.5 hours from NYC.
Location
State NY
County Delaware
Area Meredith-124400
Direction From Delhi Village: Take 28 N towards Oneonta for 6 miles, then make a right on to Turnpike Road. Then make a quick left onto Saw Mill Rd. - the house will be on your left.
Rooms
Basement Full
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Interior
Interior Features Breakfast Area, Den, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room, Guest Accommodations, Great Room, Home Office, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Other, Pantry, See Remarks, Second Kitchen, Storage, Natural Woodwork, Bedroom on Main Level, Convertible Bedroom, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Workshop
Heating Electric, Propane, Oil, Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiator(s)
Flooring Hardwood, Varies
Fireplaces Number 3
Fireplace Yes
Window Features Leaded Glass
Appliance Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony, Deck, Gravel Driveway, Propane Tank - Leased
Parking Features Detached
Garage Spaces 2.0
Utilities Available Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available
View Y/N Yes
View Slope View
Roof Type Metal
Porch Balcony, Covered, Deck, Porch
Garage Yes
Building
Lot Description Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Rural Lot, Secluded
Story 2
Foundation Stone
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Well
Architectural Style Victorian
Level or Stories Two
Additional Building Guest House, Other, Shed(s), Storage
Structure Type Frame,Other
Construction Status Existing
Schools
School District Delaware Academy
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 82.-1-7
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Financing Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
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