Route 211 Property
39 State Route 211, Cuddebackville NY
"Lower Bashakill" Area
Orange County
Custom Built Residence &
4-Store Business Complex
3,500 Sq ft Home,
Business Income,
Mature Landscaping
Historic Property.
$1,650,000.
Viewing by Appointment
Principals Only
845 551 0832
The estate residence is a Schoonmaker constructed home built in 1993, it is a remarkable example of a stick-built colonial home. This two-story building spans an impressive 30' by 60', combining classic architectural design with modern amenities to create a comfortable living environment. The residence is equipped with a comprehensive climate control system, including central air conditioning and a 3-zone baseboard heating system. This ensures optimal comfort throughout the year, allowing residents to maintain their preferred indoor climate irrespective of seasonal changes. Southern exposure provides ample natural light, enhancing the bright and airy feel of the home. The inclusion of two triple-sliding doors and a 9-foot ceiling offers seamless access to outdoor spaces, promoting an indoor-outdoor lifestyle that is particularly enjoyable during warmer months.
Inside, the home boasts Victorian decorative fireplaces which serve as aesthetic focal points. The flooring consists of rich hardwood oak and elegant Italian tile, contributing to the home's sophisticated yet warm ambiance. With three walk-in closets, residents can enjoy generous storage space, accommodating various personal belongings and ensuring that living areas remain uncluttered.
This home creatively integrates built-in antique elements that add character and charm. Notable features include 19th-century pine doors, French multi-pane doors, tile counter, a distinctive leaded glass door, and turn-of-the-century lighting fixtures. Decorative tiles further enhance the home’s historic appeal, providing a sense of nostalgia while maintaining modern convenience.
The Cuddebackville residence seamlessly combines traditional colonial architecture with contemporary amenities. Its thoughtful design and abundant features create a unique living environment that caters to modern lifestyles while paying homage to its historical roots. This home is truly a perfect blend of comfort, style, and functionality.
The Residence
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Step into the grand foyer of this exquisite 10-room home, where the first floor boasts impressive 9-foot ceilings that create an airy and inviting atmosphere. The expansive 16' by 22' living room is the heart of the home, featuring both overhead and wall lighting that elegantly highlights the space. A triple slider door opens to a covered walk, an evergreen garden & southern exposure, adding a touch of the outdoors to your living experience.
The dining room measures a generous 14' by 16' and connects seamlessly to a convenient cupboard room equipped with a refrigerator and a pair of well-appointed cabinets. This area is perfectly designed for ease of access, with a rear door leading to a delightful deck, ideal for entertaining guests or enjoying peaceful moments.
The kitchen, measuring 15' by 17', is a chef's dream adorned with tile countertops and traditional oak cabinetry that offers ample storage. A single-door pantry provides additional space for all your culinary needs.
For those with a home occupation or just needing a dedicated workspace, the office measures 12' by 20' and features a spacious walk-in storage closet and another triple slider, allowing natural light to flood the room and inspire productivity.
The 1st floor plan includes a full bathroom, finished with marble and tile, complete with a closet for your essentials. Additionally, the laundry room offers two storage closets and a side-door entry that conveniently leads to the deck, enhancing the functional layout of this remarkable residence.
The first floor was designed to commercial grade specifications (5/8” fire rated sheet rock, 12-2 gauge electric wiring, swing-out double front doors, no load bearing walls).
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This spacious house features a well-designed second floor private area that caters to both comfort and functionality. The main bedroom, measuring 14' by 18', offers ample space and includes a walk-in closet, providing plenty of storage for personal belongings. A charming dormer sitting area enhances the room, creating a cozy nook for reading or relaxing.
The second and third bedrooms are also thoughtfully appointed, with dimensions of 12' by 13' and 9' by 14' respectively. Both rooms benefit from double-sliding door closets, maximizing storage while maintaining a sleek look.
For those who enjoy creative pursuits, the arts and crafts room measures 10 feet by 19 feet and includes a walk-in storage room, making it an ideal space for hobbies and projects. Additionally, the media and game room, spanning 16' by 21', offers versatility with a single-door closet and a walk-in storage area, perfect for entertainment needs.
Completing the second floor are two full bathrooms, ensuring convenience and privacy for family members or guests. This house is designed to accommodate a variety of lifestyles, making it a perfect home for growing families or those who appreciate spacious living.
The Gardens
One of the standout aspects of this home is its expansive 880 sq. ft. pressure-treated deck, which serves as an ideal outdoor space for entertaining, relaxation, or enjoying family gatherings. The durability of pressure-treated wood ensures that the deck will withstand the elements while maintaining its beauty.
Complementing the spacious deck, the property is enhanced by meticulously maintained landscaping and gardens. The thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces incorporate various plants, flowers, and shrubs that not only add color and vibrancy but also promote biodiversity. Native plants are often included to attract local wildlife and pollinators, contributing to a healthy ecosystem right in your backyard.
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The landscaping is optimized for both beauty and functionality. Features such as strategically placed pathways, both iron & concrete urns, decorative rocks, and mulch provide an organized appearance while also serving to manage water drainage effectively. This careful consideration of landscape design ensures minimal maintenance while maximizing visual appeal.
Stores & Business
This historical property, owned by the Cuddeback family dating back to 1697, features a fully renovated 6,000 sq. ft. building, formerly a dairy barn built circa 1860s. This versatile space includes four individual stores, each equipped with separate utilities, offering a fantastic opportunity for multi-tenant occupancy. Additionally, the property boasts a second floor that was once a watchman's residence, complete with a spacious vaulted ceiling loft, ideal for office space or residential use. The exterior features a generous 9,500 sq. ft. paved parking area, with tree-lined dual entrances and exits for easy access. The property has a substantial 400-foot road frontage, and roadside parking is permitted, enhancing visibility and convenience for customers. The current businesses are a uni-sex hair salon, 2 retail stores and an estate auction business. There are 2 free standing buildings (12' x 16', 10'x 50'), an attached garden-storage room, a 40' by 10' partially enclosed rear awning, and recently updated roofing.
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The uni-sex hair salon features three hair stations, a dedicated nail area, office, and seating space for clients. Equipped with modern amenities in a comfortable and inclusive space including propane gas heat, a single half bath and a front awning-covered deck with both stairs and a handicap ramp for accessibility. Additionally, there is an adjacent storage room off the deck to keep everything organized. It is currently rented.
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The main store encompasses a total area of 3,300 sq. ft., providing ample space for merchandising and customer interaction. The layout is designed to facilitate an efficient flow of both products and customers, enhancing the shopping experience.
The store is equipped with two half baths, ensuring convenience for both staff and customers. A fully equipped commercial kitchen is included, ideal for food preparation for catering services.
The store features two hot air/oil furnaces, includes 220-volt main wiring, catering to high power demand appliances and equipment, especially useful for the commercial kitchen and any heavy machinery that may be incorporated into operations.
An office room is designated for administrative tasks, management and operational needs.
There are two storage rooms available, providing essential space for inventory management, supplies, and equipment storage, contributing to a well-organized retail environment.
The store features a double front door entry with a ramp, promoting accessibility for all customers, including those with disabilities. Also a rear door emergency exit.
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RETAIL STORE: has a new propane hot air furnace, 110 wiring. Owner occupied.
Retail store has a propane hot air heater, 110 wiring, half bath. Rented.
Loft apartment has four rooms complete with full bath, separate entrance,
hard wood floor, access to vaulted ceiling room. Unoccupied.
A 10' by 50' open-space storage building is located in rear of property.
Movie & Film History
in Cuddebackville
The property is 1.5 hours from New York City, a drive made 100 years ago by movie and theater groups who made movie history with the first on-location films. In 1909, 1910 & 1911 D.W. Griffith & his movie crew (Billy Blitzer cinematographer & wife Florence Lawrence, Mary Pickford & sister Lottie Smith, Mack Sennett and many others) made motion picture history in Cuddebackville. The movie crew took advantage of the rural area, the D&H canal & it's dams, the Neversink River, and buildings dating back to colonial days were featured in his one-reeler movies.
'Lower Bashakill Preserve'
Wildlife Preservation
In 1993 a significant addition to the region’s natural landscape was made when Orange County Land Trust, in partnership with the Nature Conservancy, acquired a 138-acre preserve directly opposite the Cuddebackville estate. This preserve serves as a vital conservation area, enriching the local ecosystem and providing numerous recreational opportunities for visitors.
The preserve offers an excellent venue for hiking enthusiasts, with trails catering to various skill levels and showcasing the area's rich biodiversity. Birdwatchers can delight in spotting a variety of avian species that thrive in the region, thanks to the diverse habitats present within the preserve. Additionally, fishing opportunities abound in nearby waterways, making it a great spot for anglers seeking a peaceful experience in nature.
April 2026 will see the reforesting of 10 acres of floodplain at the Lower Bashakill Preserve in Cuddebackville!
The collaborative effort involves the planting of 5,000 trees comprising 11 different native species and aims to establish forest cover, create wildlife habitat, and improve water quality in the Basher Kill, a tributary of the Neversink River.
Overall, the 138-acre preserve stands as a testament to environmental stewardship and offers a myriad of activities that promote a connection with nature, making it a cherished destination for locals and tourists alike.
Shen Yun
Dance & Theater
Comes to Cuddebackville
The year 2000 saw the arrival of Shen Yun and the Fei Tian Academy who purchased 400 acres and built the performing arts center 'Dragon Springs' on a hill top opposite the Cuddebackville estate. Visible is a 75-foot tall Buddhist temple and other buildings built in the style of the Tang dynasty, additional buildings used contemporary construction. In these classical Chinese architectural buildings and state-of-the-art performance facilities members of Shen Yun live and rehearse. Fei Tian offers a BA degree in classical Chinese dance and Music.
Zoning & Approved Uses
The property is zoned HMU (Hamlet Mixed Use) – moderate to high density residential development and compatible commercial and industrial use is permitted. The stores are located at 31, 33, 35, 37 State Route 211 and residence 39 Route 211 Cuddebackville NY
APPROVED USES: Animal hospital–kennel, veterinary offices, bed & breakfast facilities, building contractor yards, business services and trade shops, business professional offices, green houses, light manufacturing, vehicle & equipment sales, vehicle service establishments wholesale establishments, continuing care, health care & medical facilities, nursery school, social halls, self-storage warehouses, convenience and retail stores, agricultural uses.