19 Orange Turnpike

Welcome to this stunning, awe-inspiring historic treasure. Once the Sloat House & Inn originally built in 1755 served as a command post. Operated by the Sloat family the inn offered lodging and meals to the Continental Troops, including General George Washington. Understandable has earned its place on the National Register. This authentic exquisite home is now available for the first time in over 40 years. Lovingly maintained and updated but retains all of the historic elements that catches everyone's attention and imagination no matter how often you see it. It is located in Sloatsburg New York the first town leaving NJ. and the last before entering the gateway to Orange County Tuxedo Park. Easy walk to town, bucolic in feel and yet 45 minutes to mid-town Manhattan. Set on a flat commanding lot beautifully landscaped with a charming, covered porch the full length of the house welcomes you into elegant entry foyer, formal living room, formal dining room, study and additional living room all with cozy woodburning fireplaces one converted to gas, oversize generous windows allowing sunlight to stream in all day. Updated eat-in kitchen with historic elements but all updated amenities to please any chef. Entrance to secondary covered porch additional working room and laundry area. Centering and just opposite charming Dutch door a staircase leads to multiple rooms that can be simply storage or finished as additional living space or bedrooms.
Second level accessed by central main staircase with handsome wood rail and gentle landing offers 4 bedrooms several with beautiful woodburning fireplaces and three full baths. Third floor or attic although unfinished all large with charm and if desired can be additional living space for office, workout or simply storage. Authentic historic importance has been well documented but most important is simply an extraordinary full-time home or weekend retreat. Sloatsburg is home to Harriman State Park and Sterling Forest, offering endless opportunities for hiking, boating and mountain biking. Short walk to Train Station with a downtown meeting dining and all services of larger communities.