516 Hover Avenue, Germantown, NY 12526

The Blue Barns are a true retreat, set just outside the hamlet of Germantown. Built in the early 1800s, two historic post-and-beam structures have been artfully transformed into an expansive modern country residence. Set on 2.2 acres, the property is perfectly situated between the cultural destinations of Hudson to the north and Tivoli and Rhinebeck to the south. Every room in the home is generous in scale, and the spaces have been designed with gatherings of friends and family in mind. Thoughtful finishes, including burnished concrete floors with radiant heat, exposed weathered wood beams, lofted rooms and vaulted ceilings balance the historic with the new. Modern amenities further set the home apart, including a new heated swimming pool, radiant floor heating, a soapstone woodstove, and even an indoor cedar sauna. At the heart of the home is a double-height great room, which combines soaring ceilings, hand-hewn timbers, wide-plank wood floors, and oversized windows overlooking...