562 State StreetHudson, NY 12534Price: $899,000

Set prominently on a coveted corner lot just steps from Warren Street, the exciting new Pocketbook Factory hotel, restaurant, and spa, and the Amtrak station, this rare historic Hudson home offers an extraordinary opportunity to create a truly exceptional home in one of the Hudson Valley's most sought-after destinations and neighborhoods in town. Rich with original architectural details nearly impossible to replicate today, the home features a stunning carved wood staircase and banister, soaring ceilings with crown moldings, graceful plaster archways, wide plank wood floors, and an elegant marble fireplace mantel. Unlike many traditional townhouses, windows on multiple exposures flood the interiors with natural light throughout both floors, creating an airy and inviting atmosphere rarely found in historic properties. Enter through the original double carved wood doors into a gracious foyer leading to formal living and dining rooms, a flexible office or den, and an updated eat-in kitchen complete with butcher block countertops, a Viking range, stainless steel fridge and dishwasher, newer stacked laundry units, and two generous pantry spaces.The side door leads to a covered porch and fully fenced backyard. Upstairs, the charming and unconventional layout offers three bedrooms. The primary bedroom offers a large walk in closet. The bathroom has been updated with a marble floor, new tub and toilet/bidet. This home presents endless exciting opportunities to thoughtfully elevate/restore it even more slowly over time. Outside, a private fenced yard with patio and side porch creates the perfect backdrop for summer entertaining, gatherings, or quiet mornings with coffee after a stroll through town. Additional highlights include a basement and a substantial walk-up attic offering exceptional potential for expanded the living space. For buyers seeking an authentic period Hudson property with character, scale, natural light, convenient location and exceptional upsides, this is a rare opportunity to invest in both lifestyle and long-term value. Just two hours from NYC and a short drive to the Berkshires, Windham/Hunter Mountain Ski Resorts, Bard College, The Taconic Parkway/NY Thruway and everything the Hudson Valley has to offer.