Welcome to Vly House, a striking modern chalet set into a natural stone ledge in the heart of Stone Ridge. Oriented toward a private pond and rolling wooded acreage, the home feels both grounded and expansive. A steep gabled form rises from the rock, dark and quiet against the trees, while wide decks and covered terraces of Brazilian Tigerwood extend outward, hovering above the ledge and drawing the house into the landscape. Stone sourced from the property anchors the facade as warm wood softens the structure, balancing shelter and openness. Inside, light defines the rhythm of the house. It slips in through broad panes of glass, pools across pale maple floors, and shifts gently from morning to evening. Every room feels connected to the landscape, not simply facing it but participating in it. Spaces flow effortlessly from one to the next. On the main level, living areas are open but not exposed, gently interconnected and anchored by a wood burning stove. The kitchen integrates seamlessly into the space, designed for daily rituals as much as gathering, with adjacent dining areas suited to long meals or unhurried mornings. Multiple seating areas invite you to pause and take in views of forest, pond, and sky from nearly every angle. Just off the main living space, the den offers a quieter counterpoint, wrapped in light and views yet slightly removed from the home’s central flow. It is a room made for slower moments reading, simply watching the landscape shift beyond the glass. Circulation through the house is fluid and intuitive. A slatted wood stair draws light upward and downward at once, leading to a languid library that extends between the first and second levels. Long and narrow, the space is softened by warm afternoon light and designed for lingering rather than passing through, with a discreet half bath tucked at the far end. Upstairs, the atmosphere grows more intimate. Bedrooms feel private and restorative, each oriented toward a considered forest view and offering access to outdoor space. These are rooms designed for rest and retreat, offering the sensation of sleeping suspended among the trees, sheltered and deeply calm. Bathrooms feel like personal sanctuaries, particularly the primary suite, where hand set zellige tile catches shifting light and a soaking tub overlooks the woods. Throughout, interiors balance restraint and warmth. Materials are calm and tactile, chosen to age gracefully. Subtle mid century references lend rhythm and ease, while sculptural lighting creates moments of visual pause. The home feels edited yet inviting, meant to be lived in rather than observed. Outdoors, decks extend living spaces into the landscape, with covered and open terraces for entertaining or quiet reflection. The pond acts as both mirror and anchor, changing character with the seasons. The grounds feel less like a yard and more like a private preserve, complete with walking trails and a footbridge over a gentle stream. Behind the scenes, the home has been comprehensively rebuilt with modern systems, offering comfort, efficiency, and a fully electric configuration that supports future solar potential. Infrastructure has been handled with the same care as design, creating a house that feels solid, quiet, and exceptionally livable. Located less than two hours from New York City, Stone Ridge offers a rare blend of culture and countryside. Known for its quiet sophistication, farm stands, and creative community, with access to thoughtful dining and nearby destinations like Inness and Westwind Orchard, it is a place prized not for trend but for enduring appeal.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
5.2 acresLot Size
$663Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listing by Angelica VonDrak• Houlihan Lawrence Inc.
Welcome to Vly House, a striking modern chalet set into a natural stone ledge in the heart of enchanting Stone Ridge. Oriented toward the private pond and gently rolling wooded acreage, the home feels both grounded and expansive. A steep gabled form rises from the rock, dark and quiet against the woods, its disciplined gabled form clad in dark siding that recedes into the trees. Below, wide decks and covered terraces of Brazilian Tigerwood extend outward, hovering above the ledge and pulling the house into the landscape. Stone sourced from the property grounds the facade, while warm wood softens the structure, creating a balance between weight and openness, shelter and exposure. Inside, light defines the rhythm of the house. It slips in through broad panes of glass, pools across pale maple floors, and shifts gently from morning to evening. Every room feels connected to the landscape, not simply facing it but participating in it. Spaces flow effortlessly from one to the next. On the main level, the living areas are open but not exposed, flowing gently into each other and anchored by a wood burning stove. The kitchen integrates seamlessly into the living space, designed for daily rituals as much as gathering, with adjacent dining areas equally suited to long meals or unhurried mornings. Multiple seating areas invite you to stay a moment and gaze out at the serene wooded landscape visible from every angle. Sightlines extend outward to forest, pond, and sky, with windows placed for experience rather than symmetry. Just off the main living space, the den offers a quieter counterpoint, still wrapped in light and views yet slightly removed from the home's central flow. It is a room that invites slower moments of reading, working or simply watching the landscape shift beyond the glass. Circulation through the house is fluid and intuitive. The stair with slatted wood elements becomes a moment of transition rather than separation, drawing light upward and downward at once. A languid library extends between the first and second levels, its long, narrow proportions softened by generous afternoon light that washes the space in warmth. Designed for lingering rather than just passing through, it reads as a quiet lounging corridor, a place to stretch out with a book, pause between floors, or settle into the slow rhythm of the day, with a discreet half bath tucked seamlessly at the far end. As you move to the upper level along the slatted staircase through dappled light, the atmosphere grows more intimate. Bedrooms feel private and restorative, each oriented toward a considered view of the forest, and each offering a private outdoor space for taking it all in. These are rooms designed for rest and retreat and offer the sensation of sleeping suspended among the trees, sheltered and deeply calm. Bathrooms feel like personal sanctuaries. In the primary suite, hand set zellige tile rises like a tapestry, catching light and shadow throughout the day while a soaking tub with a view of the trees invites indulgence. Throughout the house, details reveal themselves slowly, rewarding time spent rather than a quick glance. The interiors balance restraint and warmth. Materials are calm and tactile, chosen to age with grace rather than demand attention. Subtle mid century influences appear as quiet references rather than declarations, lending order and ease to the spaces. Sculptural lighting floats rather than asserts itself, creating moments of pause and visual calm. The home feels edited yet inviting, designed to be lived in rather than simply observed. Outdoors, decks extend the living spaces into the landscape, their materiality chosen to weather gracefully over time. Covered and open terraces create places to entertain or simply enjoy the landscape. The pond acts as both mirror and anchor, changing character with the seasons and drawing the eye outward again and again. The grounds feel less like a yard and more like a small preserve, open yet deeply private, traversed with walking trails and completed with a charming footbridge over a small stream. Behind the scenes, the home has been comprehensively rebuilt and brought fully up to modern building code, with new electrical and plumbing systems and a carefully sealed envelope that enhances comfort and efficiency year round. High performance heating and cooling systems and a fully electric configuration support both modern living and future flexibility, including the potential for solar and off grid capabilities. Infrastructure has been handled with the same care as design, creating a house that feels solid and exceptionally livable. Located less than 2hr from NYC in premier Stone Ridge, Vly House sits at the crossroads of culture and countryside. Known for its quiet sophistication, where farm stands, design minded homes and a strong creative community coexist with rolling fields and wooded backroads, Stone Ridge offers the best of the Hudson Valley and beyond. Daily life here moves at a measured pace, with easy access to nature, thoughtful dining at spots like Inness and Westwind Orchard and renowned eateries in nearby Kingston. It is a place prized not for trend, but for enduring appeal.
HVCRMLS #20242354
Sep 25, 2024
Sold
$400,000
$166/sq ft
Jul 19, 2024
Pending
—
Jul 10, 2024
Contingent
—
Jun 19, 2024
Price Changed
$469,000
$195/sq ft
Jun 1, 2024
Relisted
—
May 23, 2024
Contingent
—
May 16, 2024
Listed
$479,999
$200/sq ft
OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #H6307773
Sep 25, 2024
Sold
$400,000
$166/sq ft
Jul 19, 2024
Pending
—
Jun 19, 2024
Price Changed
$469,000
$195/sq ft
May 16, 2024
Listed
$479,999
$200/sq ft
Nestled on a serene 5+ acre parcel of mature landscaping sits this absolutely charming cottage with a picture-perfect bridge, sweet outbuildings and even a pond. A perfect place to get away from it all. This adorable cabin has been meticulously maintained by the same loving family since 1968 and is waiting for the next custodian. Enjoy the simplicity of easy living or use this enchanting cottage to plot and plan your dream house. There is plenty of room to expand or add living structures. The setting is exquisite. Beautiful plantings, extraordinary outside living with deck, pergola and gazebo overlooking a tranquil pond and a bluestone quarry. Additional Information: HeatingFuel:Oil Above Ground,
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,958 (−0.3%)
$51,000 + $213,000
$264,000
2024
$6,979 (+16.1%)
$51,000 + $213,000
$264,000
2023
$6,013 (+2.0%)
$51,000 + $213,000
$264,000
2022
$5,898 (+3.9%)
$51,000 + $213,000
$264,000
2021
$5,675 (+207.2%)
$51,000 + $213,000
$264,000
2020
$1,847 (−56.4%)
$51,000 + $213,000
$264,000
2019
$4,234 (−1.4%)
$51,000 + $189,000
$240,000
2018
$4,296 (−13.7%)
$51,000 + $189,000
$240,000
2017
$4,977 (−2.7%)
$51,000 + $189,000
$240,000
2016
$5,115
$55,000 + $212,000
$267,000
2015
$5,112 (−1.5%)
$55,000 + $212,000
$267,000
2014
$5,192
$55,000 + $212,000
$267,000
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.2 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,200
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,200
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Ulster County
APN
513400A05400300020100000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 31, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
6% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Stone Ridge, NY • 12484
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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52
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.2 hrs
5.4 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 186 Vly Atwood Rd
$1,519,990
$75K under list price of $1.60M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $500K to $2.1M.