147 Rock City Road, Chatham, NY 12037 (MLS# 20251061)
$7,700
Chatham, NY 12037
MLS# 20251061
9 beds | 5 baths | 12000 sqft
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Property Description
Escape the hustle of city life and discover Bellavista Country Estate, a luxurious 12,000 sq. ft. Georgian brick home nestled on 60 private acres in the foothills of the Berkshires, perfectly situated between the Hudson River Valley and the Berkshires. Whether you're looking for a serene getaway, a temporary home while house-hunting, or an unforgettable event venue, Bellavista offers the space, comfort, and charm to make your stay truly special. With 6 to 9 beautifully appointed bedrooms, five full bathrooms, multiple fireplaces, and a fully stocked eat-in kitchen alongside a formal dining room, the estate blends elegance with warmth and ease. Recreation and relaxation are at the heart of the Bellavista experience. Enjoy an in-ground pool, a tranquil pond, and direct access to miles of hiking and snowshoeing trails, including those of the Old Chatham Hunt Club. Inside, you'll find a full gym, a spacious game and entertainment room with arcade games, pinball, air hockey, a home theater with streaming services, and a library with hundreds of books. The finished attic and expansive 4,500 sq. ft. barn with foosball, ping pong and bar offer even more space for fun, games, or event hosting, making it ideal for families, groups, or special occasions. Bellavista is a premier destination for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and other private events, with access to private chefs, caterers, and event planning support. With fiber-optic internet, full-house generators, and weekly pool and grounds maintenance, every detail is thoughtfully taken care of. Just bring your clothes, everything else is provided. At Bellavista Country Estate, you really can have it all, and we're here to make your stay unforgettable. Also available monthly and daily.
Details
Contract Information
Lease Term: Weekly
Availability Date: 2025-04-24
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Lease
Owner Name: Berkshire Country Destinations, LLC
Current Price: $7,700
Original List Price: 7700
List Price: $7,700
Status: Active
Listing Contract Date: 2025-04-24
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Location, Tax, and Legal
911 Address: 147 Rock City Rd,Old Chatham
Township: Chatham
School District: Chatham Central Schools
Parcel Number: 102689351393
Directions: Taconic Parkway to Chatham Exit, west on Route 203, north on Route 66, right on County Route 13, right on Rock City Road, driveway #147 on Left.
General Property Information
Rooms Total: 23
Bathrooms Half: 0
Above Grade Finished Area: 12000
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Lot Size Acres: 57.84
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Attached Garage YN: No
Garage Spaces: 3
Sign On Property YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Furnished: Furnished
Stories Total: 2
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 5
List Price/SqFt: 0.64
Bedrooms Total: 9
Bathrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 5
Living Area: 12000
Year Built: 1989
Remarks and Miscellaneous
Public Remarks: Escape the hustle of city life and discover Bellavista Country Estate, a luxurious 12,000 sq. ft. Georgian brick home nestled on 60 private acres in the foothills of the Berkshires, perfectly situated between the Hudson River Valley and the Berkshires. Whether you're looking for a serene getaway, a temporary home while house-hunting, or an unforgettable event venue, Bellavista offers the space, comfort, and charm to make your stay truly special. With 6 to 9 beautifully appointed bedrooms, five full bathrooms, multiple fireplaces, and a fully stocked eat-in kitchen alongside a formal dining room, the estate blends elegance with warmth and ease.
Recreation and relaxation are at the heart of the Bellavista experience. Enjoy an in-ground pool, a tranquil pond, and direct access to miles of hiking and snowshoeing trails, including those of the Old Chatham Hunt Club. Inside, you'll find a full gym, a spacious game and entertainment room with arcade games, pinball, air hockey, a home theater with streaming services, and a library with hundreds of books. The finished attic and expansive 4,500 sq. ft. barn with foosball, ping pong and bar offer even more space for fun, games, or event hosting, making it ideal for families, groups, or special occasions.
Bellavista is a premier destination for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and other private events, with access to private chefs, caterers, and event planning support. With fiber-optic internet, full-house generators, and weekly pool and grounds maintenance, every detail is thoughtfully taken care of. Just bring your clothes, everything else is provided. At Bellavista Country Estate, you really can have it all, and we're here to make your stay unforgettable.
Also available monthly and daily.
Status Change Information
Status Change Timestamp: 2025-04-24
Major Change Timestamp: 2025-04-24T22:00:38Z
Major Change Type: New Listing
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Electric Range: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Architectural Style
Colonial: 1
Federal: 1
Basement
Finished: 1
Full: 1
Walk-Out Access: 1
Construction Materials
Brick: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Electric
200+ Amp Service: 1
Exterior Features
Outdoor Grill: 1
Private Yard: 1
Fireplace Features
Bedroom: 1
Family Room: 1
Living Room: 1
Wood Burning: 1
Flooring
Ceramic Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Propane: 1
Interior Features
3 Seasons Room: 1
Beamed Ceilings: 1
Bidet: 1
Central Vacuum: 1
Chandelier: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Primary Downstairs: 1
Recessed Lighting: 1
Recreation Room: 1
Soaking Tub: 1
Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1
Levels
Two: 1
Lot Features
Back Yard: 1
Front Yard: 1
Landscaped: 1
Private: 1
Views: 1
Wooded: 1
Pool Features
In Ground: 1
Outdoor Pool: 1
Property Condition
Updated/Remodeled: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Structure Type
House: 1
Utilities
Cable Connected: 1
Electricity Connected: 1
Sewer Connected: 1
Water Connected: 1
Propane: 1
View
Panoramic: 1
Trees/Woods: 1
Water Source
Well: 1
Move In Costs
Security Deposit: 1
Pets Allowed
Call: 1
Showing Requirements
Appointment Only: 1
Call Listing Agent: 1
Showing Information
Showing Attended YN: Yes
Location Tax and Legal
Street Number: 147
Street Name: Rock City
Street Suffix: Road
County: Columbia
State: NY
Zip Code: 12037
Town (Taxable): Columbia
Property Features
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer
Architectural Style: Colonial; Federal
Basement: Finished; Full; Walk-Out Access
Construction Materials: Brick
Cooling: Central Air
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Exterior Features: Outdoor Grill; Private Yard
Fireplace Features: Bedroom; Family Room; Living Room; Wood Burning
Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Wood
Heating: Central; Propane
Interior Features: 3 Seasons Room; Beamed Ceilings; Bidet; Central Vacuum; Chandelier; High Speed Internet; Primary Downstairs; Recessed Lighting; Recreation Room; Soaking Tub; Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Levels: Two
Lot Features: Back Yard; Front Yard; Landscaped; Private; Views; Wooded
Move In Costs: Security Deposit
Pets Allowed: Call
Pool Features: In Ground; Outdoor Pool
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Sewer: Septic Tank
Structure Type: House
Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected; Propane
View: Panoramic; Trees/Woods
Water Source: Well
Showing Requirements: Appointment Only; Call Listing Agent
Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Listing Agent: Joseph Briggs