766 Mountain Brook Road, Bovina, NY 13740 (MLS# 20251587)
$1,850,000
Bovina, NY 13740
MLS# 20251587
Status: Accepted Offer CTS
4 beds | 2 baths | 2944 sqft
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Property Description
Historic Greek Revival Estate on 211 Acres of Bucolic Beauty! Built circa 1845, this distinguished Greek Revival residence exudes timeless elegance, thoughtfully preserved and rich with original details. Set on an expansive 211-acre estate with land on both sides of a quiet country road, the property offers a rare combination of historic charm, modern comfort, and breathtaking natural surroundings. The gracious home features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 home offices, an inviting parlor, a formal dining room, and an eat-in country kitchen perfect for gatherings. A rustic and creative ''wood room'' offers a unique space for artistic and creative pursuits. Period details such as wide plank floors, clawfoot tubs, and built-in shelving reflect the craftsmanship of a bygone era, while large windows bathe the home in warm, natural light and offer sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. The land is a captivating mix of open fields, wooded forest, a meandering stream, and a picturesque beaver pond, creating an idyllic haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Thoughtfully designed stone and wood garden beds, extensive perennial gardens, impressive stonework, and an antique apple orchard reflect years of care and cultivation. Enjoy panoramic views from the stone terrace, or entertain in style in the two-story Party Barn, an ideal venue for celebrations and gatherings. For added peace of mind and year-round functionality, the property is equipped with a whole-house generator, ensuring uninterrupted comfort and convenience, even during unexpected power outages. Located just 3 hours from NYC and minutes from the charming Catskill Mountain villages, this lovingly maintained estate is a rare opportunity to own a piece of history, surrounded by natural beauty and designed for a life well-lived.
Details
Contract Information
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Owner Name: Tom Groves & Dierdre Larkin
Occupant Type: Owner
Lease Considered YN: No
Current Price: $1,850,000
Original List Price: 1850000
List Price: $1,850,000
Status: Accepted Offer CTS
Listing Contract Date: 2025-05-22
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Location, Tax, and Legal
911 Address: 766 Mountain Brook
Township: Bovina
School District: Delhi Central School
General Tax: 3037
School Tax: 3528
Tax Annual Amount: 6565
Assessors Full Market Value: 535714
Tax Assessed Value: 75000
Tax Legal Description: Single Family
Parcel Number: 176.-1-30.11
Tax Lot: 176
Tax Block: 1
Tax Exemptions YN: Yes
Zoning: Residential
Directions: From Bovina head east on CH 6 for approximately 3.2 miles and make a left onto Mountain Brook Rd continue about .8 mile - house on right, parking across the street on the left (land is on both sides)
General Property Information
Bathrooms Half: 0
Above Grade Finished Area: 2944
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Lot Size Acres: 211
Association YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Attached Garage YN: No
Garage Spaces: 1
Waterfront YN: No
Flood Plain YN: No
Sign On Property YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Stories: 2
Fireplace YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 628.4
Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: 2
Living Area: 2944
Year Built: 1845
Remarks and Miscellaneous
Public Remarks: Historic Greek Revival Estate on 211 Acres of Bucolic Beauty!
Built circa 1845, this distinguished Greek Revival residence exudes timeless elegance, thoughtfully preserved and rich with original details. Set on an expansive 211-acre estate with land on both sides of a quiet country road, the property offers a rare combination of historic charm, modern comfort, and breathtaking natural surroundings.
The gracious home features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 home offices, an inviting parlor, a formal dining room, and an eat-in country kitchen perfect for gatherings. A rustic and creative ''wood room'' offers a unique space for artistic and creative pursuits. Period details such as wide plank floors, clawfoot tubs, and built-in shelving reflect the craftsmanship of a bygone era, while large windows bathe the home in warm, natural light and offer sweeping views of the surrounding landscape.
The land is a captivating mix of open fields, wooded forest, a meandering stream, and a picturesque beaver pond, creating an idyllic haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Thoughtfully designed stone and wood garden beds, extensive perennial gardens, impressive stonework, and an antique apple orchard reflect years of care and cultivation. Enjoy panoramic views from the stone terrace, or entertain in style in the two-story Party Barn, an ideal venue for celebrations and gatherings.
For added peace of mind and year-round functionality, the property is equipped with a whole-house generator, ensuring uninterrupted comfort and convenience, even during unexpected power outages.
Located just 3 hours from NYC and minutes from the charming Catskill Mountain villages, this lovingly maintained estate is a rare opportunity to own a piece of history, surrounded by natural beauty and designed for a life well-lived.
Status Change Information
Status Change Timestamp: 2025-05-22
Major Change Timestamp: 2025-05-22T15:46:30Z
Major Change Type: New Listing
Contingency: Accepted Offer CTS
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Architectural Style
Greek Revival: 1
Basement
Exterior Entry: 1
Full: 1
Unfinished: 1
Walk-Out Access: 1
Book Information
Liber/Book: 850
Page: 31
Section: 850
Construction Materials
Frame: 1
Wood Siding: 1
Electric
200+ Amp Service: 1
Generator: 1
Entry Information
Entry Level: 1
Flooring
Wood: 1
Other: 1
Foundation Details
Stone: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Forced Air: 1
Oil: 1
Propane: 1
See Remarks: 1
Interior Features
Eat-in Kitchen: 1
Entrance Foyer: 1
High Ceilings: 1
Natural Woodwork: 1
Laundry Features
In Basement: 1
Levels
Two: 1
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Lot Features
Agricultural: 1
Farm: 1
Meadow: 1
Orchard(s): 1
Pond on Lot: 1
Sloped: 1
Stream On Lot: 1
Wooded: 1
Other Equipment
Generator: 1
Other Structures
Barn(s): 1
Workshop: 1
See Remarks: 1
Parking Features
Driveway: 1
Patio And Porch Features
Patio: 1
See Remarks: 1
Road Frontage Type
County Road: 1
Road Surface Type
Gravel: 1
Roof
Asphalt: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Special Listing Conditions
Standard: 1
Structure Type
House: 1
Utilities
Cable Connected: 1
Electricity Connected: 1
Phone Connected: 1
View
Hills: 1
Mountain(s): 1
Panoramic: 1
Pasture: 1
Valley: 1
Water Source
Well: 1
Showing Requirements
24 Hour Notice: 1
Call Listing Agent: 1
Showing Information
Showing Attended YN: Yes
Showing Advance Notice: 24
Location Tax and Legal
Street Number: 766
Street Name: Mountain Brook
Street Suffix: Road
County: Delaware
State: NY
Zip Code: 13740
Town (Taxable): Delaware
Property Features
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Architectural Style: Greek Revival
Basement: Exterior Entry; Full; Unfinished; Walk-Out Access
Construction Materials: Frame; Wood Siding
Electric: 200+ Amp Service; Generator
Flooring: Wood; Other
Foundation Details: Stone
Heating: Central; Forced Air; Oil; Propane; See Remarks
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; High Ceilings; Natural Woodwork
Laundry Features: In Basement
Levels: Two
Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional
Lot Features: Agricultural; Farm; Meadow; Orchard(s); Pond on Lot; Sloped; Stream On Lot; Wooded
Other Equipment: Generator
Other Structures: Barn(s); Workshop; See Remarks
Parking Features: Driveway
Patio And Porch Features: Patio; See Remarks
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Roof: Asphalt
Sewer: Septic Tank
Special Listing Conditions: Standard
Structure Type: House
Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Phone Connected
View: Hills; Mountain(s); Panoramic; Pasture; Valley
Water Source: Well
Showing Requirements: 24 Hour Notice; Call Listing Agent
Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Timberland Pro
Listing Agent: Jeffrey Ashton