275 Pitts Road, Old Chatham, NY 12136 (MLS# 20263220)
$1,079,000
Old Chatham, NY 12136
MLS# 20263220
3 beds | 3 baths | 2437 sqft

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Property Description
Recently renovated and thoughtfully updated, the streamside cottage and separate guest studio were once part of the historic Wigton Lester Farm, with origins dating back to the early 1800s. Nestled on 5 acres along one of the most picturesque roads in Old Chatham, the property is surrounded by open meadows, historic stone walls, and a gently winding stream that, over generations, has carved its way through ancient rock formations and into the surrounding woodland. A contiguous 7-acre parcel offering distant views and a potential building site is included. Inside the cottage, the original beamed ceilings have been carefully preserved and whitewashed, creating a bright and welcoming backdrop for the main level. The wood mantel surrounding the former fireplace is believed to be original to the structure, adding a tangible connection to the home's rich past. Antique wide-plank pine floors and distinctive 9-over-6 asymmetrical windows lend authentic colonial character. Enter through the mudroom and step into the kitchen that has been tastefully reimagined for today's home chef, blending modern convenience with timeless charm. A beautifully renovated full bath featuring a soaking tub completes the first floor. On the walk-out lower level, the spacious bedroom welcomes the morning sun and offers a peaceful retreat. A private full bath with a generous shower, large vanity, ample closet space, and additional storage complete this part of the home. The upper floor provides flexible living space, ideal for a home office, reading nook, studio, guest accommodations, or additional sleeping quarters. Overlooking the gently flowing stream, the sun deck provides a perfect vantage point to listen to the songbirds nestled in the property's mature hardwoods and evergreens, which blanket the landscape with natural beauty and privacy. The Studio is a striking antique structure offering a variety of uses. Soaring wood ceilings enhance the expansive main living area, where a modern fireplace serves as a focal point and oversized windows flood the space with natural light. The kitchen is thoughtfully designed and highly efficient, offering the functionality and style. A stone tiled shower completes the first floor bathroom. The second-floor bedroom enjoys western exposure and opens onto a private deck overlooking the grounds, offering a front-row seat to spectacular sunset views. Private and serene, this remarkable property captivates on every level, offering a rare opportunity to own something truly special. Become the next steward of its rich history while shaping its future and creating a legacy of your own.
Details
Contract Information
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Owner Name: Cohen Anna-Lisa, Michael Larocque
Occupant Type: Vacant
Lease Considered YN: No
Current Price: $1,079,000
Original List Price: 1079000
List Price: $1,079,000
Status: Active
Listing Contract Date: 2026-06-12
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Location, Tax, and Legal
911 Address: 275 Pitts Road, Old Chatham, NY 12136
Township: Chatham
School District: New Lebanon Central Schools
General Tax: 2582.49
School Tax: 4889.78
Tax Annual Amount: 7840
Tax Year: 25
Assessors Full Market Value: 502746
Tax Assessed Value: 433100
Tax Legal Description: 15,-1-49.220
Parcel Number: 102689-015-000-0001-049-110-0000
Tax Lot: 0001
Tax Block: 000
Tax Exemptions YN: No
Zoning: RL-1,RL-2
Directions: Albany Turnpike Road to Howes Road to Pitts Road, see sign.
General Property Information
Rooms Total: 12
Bathrooms Half: 0
Above Grade Finished Area: 2437
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Lot Size Acres: 12
Association YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: No
Flood Plain YN: No
Senior Community YN: No
Sign On Property YN: Yes
Basement YN: Yes
Stories: 32
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Wood Stove YN: Yes
Spa YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 442.76
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 3
Living Area: 2437
Year Built: 1800
Remarks and Miscellaneous
Public Remarks: Recently renovated and thoughtfully updated, the streamside cottage and separate guest studio were once part of the historic Wigton Lester Farm, with origins dating back to the early 1800s. Nestled on 5 acres along one of the most picturesque roads in Old Chatham, the property is surrounded by open meadows, historic stone walls, and a gently winding stream that, over generations, has carved its way through ancient rock formations and into the surrounding woodland. A contiguous 7-acre parcel offering distant views and a potential building site is included. Inside the cottage, the original beamed ceilings have been carefully preserved and whitewashed, creating a bright and welcoming backdrop for the main level. The wood mantel surrounding the former fireplace is believed to be original to the structure, adding a tangible connection to the home's rich past. Antique wide-plank pine floors and distinctive 9-over-6 asymmetrical windows lend authentic colonial character.
Enter through the mudroom and step into the kitchen that has been tastefully reimagined for today's home chef, blending modern convenience with timeless charm. A beautifully renovated full bath featuring a soaking tub completes the first floor. On the walk-out lower level, the spacious bedroom welcomes the morning sun and offers a peaceful retreat. A private full bath with a generous shower, large vanity, ample closet space, and additional storage complete this part of the home. The upper floor provides flexible living space, ideal for a home office, reading nook, studio, guest accommodations, or additional sleeping quarters. Overlooking the gently flowing stream, the sun deck provides a perfect vantage point to listen to the songbirds nestled in the property's mature hardwoods and evergreens, which blanket the landscape with natural beauty and privacy. The Studio is a striking antique structure offering a variety of uses. Soaring wood ceilings enhance the expansive main living area, where a modern fireplace serves as a focal point and oversized windows flood the space with natural light. The kitchen is thoughtfully designed and highly efficient, offering the functionality and style. A stone tiled shower completes the first floor bathroom. The second-floor bedroom enjoys western exposure and opens onto a private deck overlooking the grounds, offering a front-row seat to spectacular sunset views. Private and serene, this remarkable property captivates on every level, offering a rare opportunity to own something truly special. Become the next steward of its rich history while shaping its future and creating a legacy of your own.
Status Change Information
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-06-13
Major Change Timestamp: 2026-06-13T13:00:04Z
Major Change Type: New Listing
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Electric Cooktop: 1
Free-Standing Electric Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Architectural Style
Cottage: 1
Basement
Daylight: 1
Finished: 1
Full: 1
Interior Entry: 1
Partially Finished: 1
Storage Space: 1
Walk-Out Access: 1
Walk-Up Access: 1
Book Information
Liber/Book: 769
Page: 1911
Section: 15
Construction Materials
Frame: 1
Spray Foam Insulation: 1
Stone: 1
Wood Siding: 1
Exterior Features
Storage: 1
Fencing
None: 1
Fireplace Features
Wood Burning: 1
Wood Burning Stove: 1
Flooring
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Foundation Details
Stone: 1
Frontage Type
Frontage Length: 1,200 +/-
See Remarks: 1
Heating
Propane: 1
Wood Stove: 1
Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings: 1
Primary Downstairs: 1
Soaking Tub: 1
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Lot Features
Corner Lot: 1
Front Yard: 1
Many Trees: 1
Meadow: 1
Private: 1
Stream On Lot: 1
Wooded: 1
Other Structures
Guest House: 1
Second Residence: 1
Parking Features
Gravel: 1
Off Street: 1
On Site: 1
Patio And Porch Features
Deck: 1
Patio: 1
Plumbing
Mixed: 1
Pool Features
None: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Property Condition
Updated/Remodeled: 1
Road Frontage Type
County Road: 1
Road Surface Type
Dirt: 1
Roof
Metal: 1
Wood: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Showing Considerations
Inconsistent Cell Service: 1
Utilities
Electricity Connected: 1
Phone Available: 1
View
Creek/Stream: 1
Forest: 1
Meadow: 1
Panoramic: 1
Pasture: 1
Rural: 1
Trees/Woods: 1
Water Source
Private: 1
Well: 1
Wood Stove Features
Wood Stoves Total: 1
Wood: 1
Documents Available
Survey: 1
Showing Requirements
24 Hour Notice: 1
Combination Lock Box: 1
Showing Service: 1
Showing Information
Showing Attended YN: No
Showing Instructions: ShowingTime
Location Tax and Legal
Street Number: 275
Street Name: Pitts
Street Suffix: Road
County: Columbia
State: NY
Zip Code: 12136
Town (Taxable): Chatham
Property Features
Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Cooktop; Free-Standing Electric Range; Refrigerator
Architectural Style: Cottage
Basement: Daylight; Finished; Full; Interior Entry; Partially Finished; Storage Space; Walk-Out Access; Walk-Up Access
Construction Materials: Frame; Spray Foam Insulation; Stone; Wood Siding
Exterior Features: Storage
Fencing: None
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning; Wood Burning Stove
Flooring: Tile; Wood
Foundation Details: Stone
Frontage Type: See Remarks
Heating: Propane; Wood Stove
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings; Primary Downstairs; Soaking Tub
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup
Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional
Lot Features: Corner Lot; Front Yard; Many Trees; Meadow; Private; Stream On Lot; Wooded
Other Structures: Guest House; Second Residence
Parking Features: Gravel; Off Street; On Site
Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Patio
Plumbing: Mixed
Pool Features: None
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Road Surface Type: Dirt
Roof: Metal; Wood
Sewer: Septic Tank
Showing Considerations: Inconsistent Cell Service
Utilities: Electricity Connected; Phone Available
View: Creek/Stream; Forest; Meadow; Panoramic; Pasture; Rural; Trees/Woods
Water Source: Private; Well
Wood Stove Features: Wood
Showing Requirements: 24 Hour Notice; Combination Lock Box; Showing Service
Documents Available: Survey
Listing Courtesy of Houlihan Lawrence, Inc.
Listing Agent: Michael Tellerday
