1482 Hickory Hill Road , Fonda, NY 12068(Montgomery County)

This home was built in c.1860, of pegged post and beam construction with hand-hewn main beams and rough cut lumber for joists. The foundation is cut limestone and it is mortared between the blocks. The majority of the basement has a cement floor and adequate ceiling height, but without a dehumidifier would be too damp to be used for living space.

In the home, ceilings are 9-10 downstairs. There are 6 ersatz columns in the front and a porchlet that mimics the roof lines. There are also 2 original fireplaces (no longer useable).

The living room is 15x18 - it could also be used as a downstairs bedroom. The dining room, a lovely room, is 16 1/2x21 and could also be used as a living room. This room has full decorative period paneling up to window height. The kitchen has space for dining as it is 17 1/2x17 1/2 (L-shaped). It has all newer hickory Early American cabinetry with decorative ceramic tile countertops. A quality smooth-top stove and refrigerator are included. Behind the kitchen is a 9 1/2x16 bedroom.

Due to its many oversize original windows and high ceilings, this home has a bright and airy feeling. All floors are refinished plank except in the dining room which has new oak flooring. All moldings are original or replicas. There is also a full bath downstairs and a charming and original pantry.

Upstairs, the master bedroom is16x20. A wall now divides this room to make 2 bedrooms, but it could be removed. Another bedroom (or storage room) is 6x17. The formal front stairs in the formal front hall has a J-curve and, very unusual for a home of this era, goes at right angles to the conventional center hall setup. There is room for a small desk downstairs in the hall. There is a back stairs as well and its small hall houses a second full bath.

1990 square foot total. Gas hot air heat. The furnace is fairly new. The roof is probably 10 years old now. Water is from a drilled well and the septic is brand new. There is a spot here to put in a small spring-fed pond. Taxes are $4370 with no deductions taken, not even Star. Just $145000, less than its assessed value. Distinctive and classic Greek Revival home on a country acre, Fonda schools. It was recently completely restored, leaving its Colonial character intact. New sheetrock is most everywhere and the floors were releveled or resupported from below (you will notice some sloping however - it is old, after all). Most rooms have the original paneling and woodwork, 6 over 6 windows, and beautifully refinished plank floors. Five of the downstairs windows are new along with 2 of the upstairs ones. Interior doors are mostly original to the home; the rest are congruous. The front door is new and is fiberglas with a high quality storm door.

This home was built in c.1860, of pegged post and beam construction with hand-hewn main beams and rough cut lumber for joists. The foundation is cut limestone and it is mortared between the blocks. The majority of the basement has a cement floor and adequate ceiling height, but without a dehumidifier would be too damp to be used for living space.

In the home, ceilings are 9-10 downstairs. There are 6 ersatz columns in the front and a porchlet that mimics the roof lines. There are also 2 original fireplaces (no longer useable).

The living room is 15x18 - it could also be used as a downstairs bedroom. The dining room, a lovely room, is 16 1/2x21 and could also be used as a living room. This room has full decorative period paneling up to window height. The kitchen has space for dining as it is 17 1/2x17 1/2 (L-shaped). It has all newer hickory Early American cabinetry with decorative ceramic tile countertops. A quality smooth-top stove and refrigerator are included. Behind the kitchen is a 9 1/2x16 bedroom.

Due to its many oversize original windows and high ceilings, this home has a bright and airy feeling. All floors are refinished plank except in the dining room which has new oak flooring. All moldings are original or replicas. There is also a full bath downstairs and a charming and original pantry.

Upstairs, the master bedroom is16x20. A wall now divides this room to make 2 bedrooms, but it could be removed. Another bedroom (or storage room) is 6x17. The formal front stairs in the formal front hall has a J-curve and, very unusual for a home of this era, goes at right angles to the conventional center hall setup. There is room for a small desk downstairs in the hall. There is a back stairs as well and its small hall houses a second full bath.

1990 square foot total. Gas hot air heat. The furnace is fairly new. The roof is probably 10 years old now. Water is from a drilled well and the septic is brand new. There is a spot here to put in a small spring-fed pond. Taxes are $4370 with no deductions taken, not even Star. Just $145000, less than its assessed value.