Home Details for 31 Stuyvesant Street

Grand in scale and rich in architectural character, 31 Stuyvesant Street is a rare opportunity to own one of Historic Rondout's finest Victorian residences. Built circa 1890 during the neighborhood's industrial heyday, this distinguished Queen Anne home has been painstakingly restored to honor its architectural heritage while seamlessly incorporating the comforts of contemporary living. Original details remain beautifully intact throughout, including refinished parquet floors, collectible Eastlake hardware with intricate Arabic-inspired motifs, recreated hand-turned stair spindles, restored ornamental gable carvings, and meticulously revived exterior millwork. With four bedrooms, two full baths, a powder room, and multiple levels of flexible living space, the home offers timeless elegance with exceptional everyday functionality. Inside, historic character and contemporary refinement exist in perfect balance. The kitchen is anchored by striking waterfall stone countertops and crowned by a spectacular original pressed tin ceiling, uncovered during the renovation after decades hidden above a dropped ceiling. Just beyond, a concealed pantry and mudroom, finished with terracotta tile, discreetly incorporate a powder room and laundry behind hidden doors, creating an architectural moment that feels both playful and purposeful. Upstairs, two marble-clad bathrooms bring a level of luxury rarely found in homes of this era, while four generously sized bedrooms provide comfort and flexibility. Above, a full attic, with interior staircase, offers abundant storage and exciting potential for future expansion. Below, an interior stair basement provides valuable additional space for recreation, hobbies, a home gym, workshop, or storage. Beyond its beautifully restored interiors, the home has been comprehensively upgraded for lasting comfort and peace of mind. Improvements include all-new mini-split heating and cooling, new plumbing throughout, a new roof, a rebuilt wraparound porch, and upgraded 200-amp electrical service. Outside, a gracious wraparound covered porch invites slow mornings and relaxed evenings overlooking one of Kingston's most architecturally distinguished streets. Stuyvesant Street remains a remarkable reminder of the era when captains of industry built grand residences overlooking the thriving Rondout waterfront below, a setting whose architectural integrity continues to distinguish the neighborhood today. Just moments from the Rondout's celebrated restaurants, cafés, galleries, boutiques, and marinas, the location places the best of Kingston within easy reach. Nearby, Sojourner Truth State Park offers Lake Sophia, a spring-fed swimming lake larger than two Olympic-sized pools, along with miles of scenic hiking and biking trails. Beautifully restored and exceptionally livable, 31 Stuyvesant Street offers the increasingly rare opportunity to own a home where nineteenth-century craftsmanship has been preserved with extraordinary care and seamlessly adapted for contemporary life. It is a residence that honors its past while embracing its future.

• House Interior

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Granite Counters
  • Kitchen Island
  • Pantry
  • Open Floorplan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Storage
  • Stone Counters

• Utilities

  • Cable Available
  • Electricity Connected
  • Phone Available
  • Sewer Connected
  • Water Connected

• Cooling Information

  • Ductless

• Water Features

  • Public

• Parking

  • On Street

• Basement

  • Full