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The Iconic Floating Farmhouse

​​Perched at the edge of a pristine private swimming creek and cascading waterfall, this celebrated c.1820s manor home “floats” above the surface of the water, inspiring the property’s iconic name: Floating Farmhouse.

5

Bedrooms

5

Bedrooms

2.5

Baths

2.5

Baths

3,452

Square Feet

3,452

Square Feet

8.69

Acres

8.69

Acres

1 Marcel Four Rd Eldred NY 12732

1 Marcel Four Rd Eldred NY 12732

$2,350,000

Featured in Dwell, Architectural Digest, and Travel + Leisure following a four-year design/rebuild process by acclaimed designer and owner Tom Givone, this special property has been meticulously restored to period splendor while melding uniquely modern architecture and finishes. The result is a luxuriously spacious, yet warmly intimate feel throughout this sprawling home.

The Floating Farmhouse has been called  "the most beautiful" destination in the Catskills and “a living laboratory for how to bring the vernacular past into the present.”

This property also operates as an established luxury vacation rental, film/photo shoot location, and executive retreat venue, offering the unique flexibility of enjoying a stunning private home while netting substantial six-figure income.

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Fall in Love with Eldred, NY

The Floating Farmhouse is located in the hamlet of Eldred, situated just minutes from the Delaware River. Charming nearby towns like Narrowsburg and Barryville offer an abundance of fun shops and eateries.

Boutique hotels like The Eldred Preserve, Kenoza Hall, and Blue Fox offer additional dining options, as well as pool and spa services! Bethel Woods Performing Arts Center is 15 miles away and has an impressive lineup of shows and events. Venture a bit farther for even more dining/shopping options in Callicoon and Cochecton.

Eldred is close to beautiful hiking trails, skiing at Big Bear, and so much more! Plus, it’s just under a 2-hour drive to/from NYC!

Press

Floating Farmhouse

7 Historic Homes for Sale in New York’s Hudson Valley, From Restored Farmhouses to a Converted Church

Robb Report|August 10, 2023

The area is known for its centuries-old history, charming hotels, and antique shops, as well as chic boutiques and up-and-coming eateries.

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Floating Farmhouse

Would you live in a country house built on water? It's The Floating Farmhouse, in Upstate New York

Architectural Digest Italia|July 15, 2023

Designer Tom Givone has transformed a dilapidated farmhouse into a bright country house with a porch overlooking the creek.

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Floating Farmhouse

Fabulous ‘Floating Farmhouse’ in the Catskills Relists for $2.35M

Cottages & Gardens|June 24, 2023

Dubbed “the most beautiful” destination in the Catskills by Travel + Leisure Magazine, Eldred Village’s Floating Farmhouse is eye-catching to be sure. However, it’s no...

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Floating Farmhouse

This Floating Farmhouse in the Catskills dates back to the 1820s, but you could never tell

Fancy Pants Homes|June 20, 2023

Meticulously reimagined by former copywriter-turned-designer Tom Givone, the Floating Farmhouse — a circa 1820s manor home perched on the edge of a creek — is undoubte...

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Floating Farmhouse

A ‘Floating Farmhouse’ in New York’s Catskill Mountains Lists for $2.35 Million

Mansion Global|June 2, 2023

A 200-year-old “Floating Farmhouse” two hours north of New York City, in a postcard-perfect setting at the western edge of the Catskill Mountains, was listed Wednesday...

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Listed By

Katy Porte

Katy Porte

REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON

[email protected]

M: 347-564-5371

Chelsea McGowan

Chelsea McGowan

REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON

[email protected]

M: 518-755-3435

Phone

(838)-UPSTATE

Email

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Address

Upstate Curious Team at Compass 5145 Route 209 Accord, NY 12404

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