344 Peaceful Valley Rd, Canaan, NY 12029

$750,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,910 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 403,366 Status: Closed
Current Price: $750,000 List Date: 5/28/2025 Last Modified: 8/22/2025

Overview

Description

Welcome to the Capt. Silvanus Brown house, a historic country home located at the crossroads of Columbia and Berkshire Counties. This remarkable 1790 Colonial home retains many of the original 18th century details including high ceilings, spacious rooms, five fireplaces, original hardware, and beautifully burnished wood floors. The residence offers an easy flow with plenty of room for friends and family. On the first floor the custom kitchen was sensitively designed to respect period authenticity and is complete with an AGA range, SubZero refrigerator, marble countertops, and ample storage space. There is also a separate dining room, gathering room with open hearth, a library/office, and two bedrooms and two full baths. On the second floor there is a spectacular family room with a

Supplements: working fireplace and two more bedrooms. Set on 9+ bucolic acres, this historic property includes a classic red barn, a vineyard, and garage. The location is ideal for enjoying the best of the region. Spend your days swimming and kayaking at nearby Queechy Lake, exploring local hiking trails, or experiencing world-class music, dance, and theater at ...

Listing Details MLS# 246492

Location, Tax & Legal

Registry
Outside Berkshire New York
Street #
344
Street Name
Peaceful Valley
Street Ext
Rd
State/Province
NY
Postal Code
12029
Assess Amt
694000
Elem School
Mary E Dardess
Middle School
Chatham Middle School
High School
Chatham High School
Taxes
10326
Tax Year
2025
Concessions
$15,000 inspection finding

Contract Information

Original List Price
789000
Limited Service
No
Agent Interest
None

General Property Description

Realtor.COM Type
Residential - Single Family
Sq Ft Liv Apx
2910
Sq Ft Source
Assessor
Total Rooms
10
Total Bedrooms
4
Total Full Baths
2
Total Bathrooms
2
Parking Spaces Type
Off Street
Year Built Apx
1790
Year Built Source
Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions
403366
Acres Apx
9.26
Lot Size SqFt
403366

Status Change Info

Status Change Date
2025-08-22
Under Contract Date
2025-07-11
Contingent
No
Sold Date
2025-08-22

Building Info

Exterior Color
White
Wood Fireplace #
5

Remarks & Misc

Directions
Route 41 to Route 295 to left turn on County Route 5 to left turn on Peaceful Valley Rd to #344 on left.
Marketing/Headline
Historic Home at Crossroads of Berkshire and Columbia Counties

More Information

Restrict Covenants

No
Yes

Appliances Incl

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Range
Yes
Range Hood
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Basement

Bulk head
Yes
Dirt Floor
Yes
Unfinished
Yes

Exterior Amenities

Barn/Stable
Yes
Deck
Yes
Outbuilding
Yes
Deciduous Shade Trees
Yes
Mature Landscaping
Yes

Flood Hazard Area

No
Yes

Floor

Wood
Yes

Fuel

Electric
Yes
Propane
Yes

Garage

Detached
Yes

Heat/Cool/Vent

Electric
Yes
Forced Air
Yes

Hot Water

Propane
Yes

Lead Paint

Unk
Yes

Title V

Not Applicable
Yes

Underground Oil Tank

No
Yes

Water

Private
Yes
Well
Yes

Right to Farm Comm

No
Yes

Sewer

Private
Yes

Easement

No
Yes

Survey

Yes
Yes

Right of Way

No
Yes

Accessibility

1st Flr Bdrm w/Bath
Yes

Electric Type

200 Amp
Yes

Views

Pastoral
Yes
Scenic
Yes

Construction

Post/Beam
Yes

Roof

Asphalt Shingles
Yes

Style

Colonial
Yes
Post and Beam
Yes

Zoning

Agricultural
Yes
Residential
Yes

Seller Disc

Yes
Yes

Exterior Siding

Clapboard
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Financing

Conventional
Yes

Property Features

Restrict Covenants: No Title V: Not Applicable Underground Oil Tank: No Water: Private; Well Sewer: Private Easement: No Survey: Yes Right of Way: No Right to Farm Comm: No Flood Hazard Area: No Views: Pastoral; Scenic Electric Type: 200 Amp Style: Colonial; Post and Beam Accessibility: 1st Flr Bdrm w/Bath Exterior Amenities: Barn/Stable; Deck; Outbuilding; Deciduous Shade Trees; Mature Landscaping Appliances Incl: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Range; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Washer Construction: Post/Beam Exterior Siding: Clapboard Roof: Asphalt Shingles Basement: Bulk head; Dirt Floor; Unfinished Floor: Wood Garage: Detached Fuel: Electric; Propane Hot Water: Propane Lead Paint: Unk Zoning: Agricultural; Residential Seller Disc: Yes Possession: Close Of Escrow Financing: Conventional

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width Remarks Area
Mud Room First 7.40 5.30 39.22
Foyer First 19.40 9.50 184.30
Kitchen First 23.00 15.60 358.80
Dining Room First 15.00 13.10 196.50
Library First 10.70 9.20 98.44
Bedroom 1 First 19.40 15.00 291.00
Bedroom 2 First 19.40 14.60 283.24
Other First 15.30 10.60 Gathering Room with hearth 162.18
Great Room Second 28.10 19.30 542.33
Bedroom 3 Second 12.50 10.10 126.25
Bedroom 4 Second 12.50 8.10 101.25

Documents

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Listing Agent: Nancy Cuddihy
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