艾莫里·蔡斯法官府邸 — 一座金色年代的哈德遜河谷傑作

矗立於紐約卡茨基爾最為卓越的街區，眺望哈德遜河、瑞普·范·溫克橋以及弗里德里克·丘奇的著名奧拉納，這座宏偉的1880年代維多利亞風格宅邸是艾莫里·蔡斯法官的居所 — 這座優雅的象徵見證了哈德遜河谷的黃金時代。

這座充滿歷史與優雅的宏偉宅邸曾迎接過美國總統、宇航員和紐約司法界的成員。在其歷史悠久的雙客廳中，蔡斯法官的女兒舉辦了她的婚禮宴會 — 這是該宅邸悠久優雅聚會與精緻款待傳統的體現。

經過精心修復，這座住宅擁有九間臥室和三個半浴室，現代舒適與無法替代的19世紀工藝和諧融合。每一個細節都展現出當今少見的藝術時代 — 從手工雕刻的木工裝飾和高達三層的旋轉樓梯到精美的石膏檀板、瑪瑙壁爐、寬板地板及原始的隱藏門。

擁有原始內建書架的圖書館始終是一個靜謐反思的避風港。同時，新設計的美食廚房 — 透過整面玻璃門沐浴在自然光中 — 無縫連接到寬敞的甲板和寬裕的後院，完美適合盛大娛樂或親密的夏季夜晚。一個優雅的搖椅前廊和二樓陽台提供了欣賞河流不斷變化的光線、色彩及壯麗日出和映照於河面的日落的理想觀景點。

在主屋後方，一座兩層的馬廄等待重新構想 — 也許可以轉變為客房、藝術家工作室或車庫 — 可能性無窮無盡！從橋街可悄然進入的服務道路直接通往庭院，提供了方便與隱私。

雖然目前配置為私人住宅，但該物業的規模和佈局無縫地適應於轉變為優雅的客棧或精品民宿（需符合當地規定）。雙客廳、正式的餐廳、寬敞的甲板及花園提供了理想的公共空間，以接待客人或特殊聚會 — 自然延續了這棟住宅悠久的社交歷史。

這座住宅坐落於比蒂-鮑爾斯房屋和通往河邊的國家維護小徑之間，享有私密性與近便性。短短步行即可抵達卡茨基爾振興的主街，這裡有著名的餐廳、啤酒廠、精品店、當代藝術複合體「福蘭德」以及經典的電影院。

距離哈德遜的美鐡車站僅10分鐘，距離溫德姆和亨特滑雪勝地25分鐘，距離巴德學院25分鐘，距離紐約市僅2小時，這座歷史莊園位於文化活力與永恆之美的交匯點 — 是尋求真正富有傳承、優雅及永恆工藝並結合現代便利的哈德遜河谷傑作的少見選擇。

The Judge Emory Chase Residence — A Gilded Age Hudson Valley Masterpiece

Presiding over the most distinguished block in Catskill, New York, with sweeping vistas of the Hudson River, the Rip Van Winkle Bridge, and Frederic Church’s storied Olana, stands the magnificent 1880s Victorian home of Judge Emory Chase — a stately symbol of the Hudson Valley’s golden era.

Steeped in history and grace, this grand residence once welcomed a U.S. President, an astronaut, and members of New York’s judiciary. Within its storied double parlor, Judge Chase’s daughter celebrated her wedding reception — a reflection of the home’s long tradition of elegant gatherings and refined hospitality.

Painstakingly restored, the residence offers nine bedrooms and three and a half baths, harmoniously blending modern comfort with irreplaceable 19th-century craftsmanship. Every detail speaks to an era of artistry rarely seen today — from hand-carved millwork and the soaring three-story staircase to intricate plaster crown moldings, marble fireplaces, wide-plank floors, and original pocket doors.

The library, with its original built-in bookcases, remains a sanctuary for quiet reflection. Meanwhile, the newly designed gourmet kitchen — bathed in natural light through an entire wall of glass doors — opens seamlessly to a spacious deck and generous backyard, perfect for grand-scale entertaining or intimate summer evenings. A gracious rocking-chair front porch and second-floor balcony offer ideal vantage points for taking in the stunning views of the river’s ever-changing light, color and majestic sunrises and reflected river sunsets.

Behind the main house, a two-story carriage house awaits re-imagination — perhaps as a guest residence, artist’s studio, garage- the possibilities are endless! A discreet service road entrance from Bridge Street leads directly to the yard, offering both convenience and privacy.

While currently configured as a private home, the property’s scale and layout lend themselves effortlessly to transformation into an elegant inn or boutique bed-and-breakfast (subject to local approvals). The double parlors, formal dining room, expansive deck, and gardens provide ideal common spaces for hosting guests or special gatherings — a natural extension of the home’s long social history.

Nestled between the Beattie-Powers House and a state-maintained trail to the river’s edge, the residence enjoys both privacy and proximity. Just a short stroll leads to Catskill’s revitalized Main Street, home to acclaimed restaurants, breweries, boutiques, the Foreland contemporary art complex, and a classic movie theater.

With Hudson’s Amtrak station only 10 minutes away, Windham and Hunter ski resorts 25 minutes, Bard College 25 minutes, and New York City only 2 hours, this historic estate stands at the intersection of cultural vitality and timeless beauty — a rare Hudson Valley offering for those who seek a true Hudson Valley masterpiece steeped in heritage, elegance, timeless craftsmanship coupled with modern conveniences. © 2025 OneKey™ MLS, LLC