Mahopac is known for its prime lakeside location with tight-knit communities and endless dining options. New to the town’s real estate market is this 1857 colonial gem that is listed with Veronica Martell of Coldwell Banker Choice Properties for $875,000. Currently owned by Only Murders in the Building’s Emmy-nominated costume designer Dana Covarrubias and her husband Ronan Babbitt, the Mahopac farmhouse is a one-of-a-kind, historic property that stands out at its price point under $1 million.
The home offers the perfect marriage of past charm with modern conveniences. Exquisitely renovated and restored, the property maintains original architecture in the form of plank hardwood flooring and expansive windows.
Upon entering the home, guests are wowed by a sunlight-filled formal living room with custom built-in bookshelves, a gourmet kitchen with updated custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, marble counters, a breakfast island, and original detailing, including an exposed brick chimney.
A formal dining room includes a brick propane fireplace, and a bright sunroom is filled with all the natural light thanks to large windows and panoramic views of the 1.4-acre property. Also on the ground floor is a cozy living room that features the home’s original exposed hardwood beams, a brick feature wall, and a second staircase that leads to an overhead catwalk (where the washer and dryer are located) that overlooks the open living room.
The second floor greets guests with the primary bedroom – complete with original hardwood floors, a double closet, and a bath suite with a jacuzzi tub and walk-in shower – and a guest bedroom with spacious closets and custom built-ins. Finally, the third floor is chock-full of opportunity, with two bonus rooms and space for a yoga or workout area.
Outside, the extensive lawn is home to gorgeous, bucolic gardens, floral pathways, and blue stone walkways. An in-ground pool is the star of the show when it comes to entertaining, surrounded by natural rock and stone landscaping and a wrought-iron fence. A nearby shed that currently serves as a workshop space offers ample room to be used as a pool house.
The two-bedroom, three-bathroom Mahopac farmhouse is located at 171 Wood Street in Mahopac.
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