ARCHITECTURAL STYLES OF HOMES IN THE HUDSON VALLEY There are five different styles of homes situated in the Hudson Valley currently available. Each provides a variety of benefits for the potential homebuyer. The Split Level home - Most of these were constructed in the 1950’s, and are distinguished by their resourceful use of space. The homeowner enters from the front door directly into the main living space – a living room, dining room, and kitchen. One staircase leads to the upstairs bedrooms and bath, while a second set descends from the main level to a family room, also giving access to a basement and garage. These types of homes are prevalent in the Hudson Valley, and available at a reasonable price. For those potential homebuyers on a budget, the cost per square foot is less than for the other styles. Other favorable features include more space than in some other style homes, the privacy of upstairs bedrooms, and the easy addition of a laundry room on the second floor. The Bi-level home – This is the newest style, and has predominated for the last 25 years. It was previously known as a ‘raised ranch’, a kind of hybrid between a ranch and a split-level. Near the entrance are stairs that go up to the main living space or down to a lower level, which contains a family room and basement or even additional bedrooms. These houses are less expensive to build because they feature a more compact foundation and roofing. Some of the more elaborate homes boast cathedral ceilings and updated floor plans with modern kitchens. These are perfect for a growing family; most of them have three or four bedrooms. One significant benefit of the bi-level is that there is a lot of room for storage on the ground level; many of them have little nooks under the stairs and an extra room off the garage to store supplies as well as an area for washer and dryer. The property value is relatively high for these homes, but if it is in the buyer’s budget, it is an attractive and practical style. The Ranch Style home – The ranch is all on one level, a boon for members of the older demographic. These styles were mainly built in the 50’s, constructed out of brick, and at a slightly higher price point than the previous two styles. There are several benefits to this style of home: it is safer all around, from the senior who has trouble with stairs, to the new mom toting groceries to the young toddler trying to navigate climbing. It is also beneficial from the perspective of parents, as it is easier to keep an eye on their children, as well as being easier to clean. Many potential buyers are looking for a newly constructed ranch; we can put together a great useable floor plan that can fit a variety of budgets, depending on the buyer’s needs. Colonial Style home – These are the classic Americana style homes, and are quite popular.
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They feature two or even three floors, one right over the other (‘salt box’ style). Many of them contain a full basement or an attached garage. There is always ample square footage in the old styles, as they were built for big families as well as servants. The older ones also have beautiful classical architectural details. The more modern colonials contain open foyers allowing for grand entrances, as well as vaulted ceilings. Depending on the taste of the buyer, these houses can be found at many different price points. Victorian Architecture – These are homes that were built during the Victorian Era, as far back as mid 19th Century, and are still in working order. Most of these homes are found in the Historic District of Newburgh, Beacon, Cornwall, or scattered around other Hudson Valley locations. Popular with those who cherish the elegance of antiquity, these homes can also be customized to fit the modern generation’s desires. In fact, some Victorian features have found their way into some recently built homes. Many famous Victorian architects hail from the Hudson Valley area, Newburgh in particular. Andrew Jackson Downing was one of these. Originally from Great Britain, he spent his
They feature two or even three floors, one right over the other (‘salt box’ style). Many of them contain a full basement or an attached garage. There is always ample square footage in the old styles, as they were built for big families as well as servants. The older ones also have beautiful classical architectural details. The more modern colonials contain open foyers allowing for grand entrances, as well as vaulted ceilings. Depending on the taste of the buyer, these houses can be found at many different price points. Victorian Architecture – These are homes that were built during the Victorian Era, as far back as mid 19th Century, and are still in working order. Most of these homes are found in the Historic District of Newburgh, Beacon, Cornwall, or scattered around other Hudson Valley locations. Popular with those who cherish the elegance of antiquity, these homes can also be customized to fit the modern generation’s desires. In fact, some Victorian features have found their way into some recently built homes. Many famous Victorian architects hail from the Hudson Valley area, Newburgh in particular. Andrew Jackson Downing was one of these. Originally from Great Britain, he spent his