- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Parking: 1
- Size: 209.31 m²
- Price: $1,150,000
Extremely low taxes of $12,235 annually. Atop Red Hill, where Mount Airy Rd falls quiet amidst lush landscaping and nature surrounds, stands a Village farmhouse that has witnessed over a century unfold. Croton on Hudson was still a riverside village finding its identity when 75 Mt Airy Rd first took shape in 1892, a sturdy farmhouse built with hand-hewn craftsmanship, wide plank wood floors, and enduring character that cannot be replicated, only preserved.
Long before its careful transformation into the beautifully restored residence it is today, this stretch of Mount Airy Rd had become far more than a quiet country road. In the early 20th century, as electric train lines connected the Hudson Valley to Manhattan, Croton-on-Hudson evolved into what many called the "Greenwich Village on the Hudson." Artists, playwrights, radicals, poets, and intellectuals escaped the city for the hills above the river, bringing ideas and lively conversation that shaped a cultural movement.
At the heart of it all was Red Hill, and at the heart of Red Hill was this farmhouse. In 1919, acclaimed author, editor, and critic Floyd Dell purchased the home. Dell was already a nationally recognized literary voice, editor of the provocative left-wing magazine The Masses, a playwright whose Broadway comedy Little Accident later became a Hollywood film, and a fearless advocate for free thought during one of history's most politically charged eras. Within these walls, conversations stretched late into the night by the fireplace.
Writers debated politics over whiskey and cigarettes. Poets read unfinished verses aloud. Artists and intellectuals gathered with views of the Hudson Valley, shaping ideas that challenged convention and fueled the progressive movements of the 1910s/1920s. Dell himself was twice put on trial for publishing so-called "subversive" literature, yet this home remained a sanctuary where creativity, rebellion, and community flourished together.
Over a century later, the spirit of the home endures. Today, the residence has been masterfully transformed, blending historic soul with sophisticated modern living.
Original details remain beautifully intact:
Generations-worn wide plank wood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, and timeless architectural character rooted in the home's 19th-century origins. Every inch has been thoughtfully renovated for contemporary living. The 2,250 sq ft floor plan feels far larger than its official 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, offering the flexibility of a 4-bedroom home or an ideal arrangement for evolving lifestyles, creative studios, or dual home offices. At the heart of the home, a designer kitchen balances elegance and coziness.
Quartz countertops, island seating for 4, a dining area for meals, and a custom buffet station create a natural gathering spot for intimate morning meals or lively evenings with friends. The primary living room, anchored by a gas fireplace, opens effortlessly to the surrounding landscape, while 3 updated bathrooms, refined finishes, and refreshed interiors bring polished ease to daily living. Extensive exterior renovations—including HardiePlank siding, Pella windows, a new roof, and gutters—ensure the home's next century is as enduring as its first.
The property unfolds like a hidden garden sanctuary, with five distinct levels of backyard space woven into the hillside. Mature trees, lush landscaping, and layered outdoor living areas create a setting that feels almost fairytale-like in its serenity.
Each season offers something different:
Spring blossoms climbing the terraces, summer evenings on the patio, vibrant fall colors across Red Hill, and winter snow falling silently on the farmhouse roofline. 75 Mt Airy Rd is more than a restored historic home. It is a living piece of Croton-on-Hudson's cultural legacy, a place where history remains as atmosphere. Walk the same floors as those of the past.
Firelight still glints against beautiful wood beams. The hills remain watchful and quiet. It won't last!
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