Colorful Interiors in a Beautiful 200-Year-Old Hudson River Estate

Perched high above the western banks of the Hudson on more than 24 acres, this extraordinary property combines sweeping river views, private waterfront, and two centuries of American history.

Once part of the storied Livingston family’s holdings, the estate is the only known Livingston river estate built on the west side of the Hudson.

The home that stands today dates to the mid-19th century, after fire destroyed an earlier residence. Charles Livingston commissioned the grand Italianate home, which has been meticulously preserved over the years, including its intricate woodwork, distinctive facade, and architectural details.

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The Livingstons were known for embracing life on the river. Their expansive shoreline became the setting for elegant soirées and leisurely afternoons spent sailing, canoeing, and ice yachting.

Ulster Landing offers three entrances, each reflecting a different chapter of the home’s history. The original front entrance opens into an impressive central hall, while more informal entrances lead through a mudroom or to the guest wing.

The formal living and dining rooms retain their historic elegance, connected by original arched doors and lines with French doors that open directly onto the wraparound porch.

One of the living rooms features the historic tin ceiling and original cabinetry. The muted blue shade on the walls makes the ceiling stand out beautifully.

Attached to this sitting room is a small library room featuring custom bookshelves and the “Flamme Indigo” wallpaper designed by Antoinette Poisson.

Another sitting room is a wonderful, bright room with white walls, a central fireplace, and French doors leading to the porch.

The kitchen perfectly blends old and new. Rich berry-red cabinetry, handcrafted millwork, restored historic elements, generous pantry storage, and a classic AGA range give the space warmth and character while making it functional for modern living.

A stunning utility room, featuring tongue-and-groove paneling, is painted in a warm ochre-yellow shade.

The first-floor landing features a large window that captures one of the finest views in the house.

This floor is thoughtfully divided into separate owners’ and guest wings, each served by its own staircase.

The primary suite embraces the home’s exceptional setting. Vaulted ceilings soar overhead while arched French doors open onto a private balcony overlooking the Hudson.

In the adjoining bathroom, twin arched windows frame river views from a freestanding bath.

The room also features double sinks and a separate shower, while the joinery is painted in a soft blue-gray hue.

The primary suite’s dressing room features a fireplace and built-in wardrobes.

Across the hall, the guest wing features a continuous balcony that stretches the length of the facade, connecting the guest bedrooms through elegant French doors.

The en-suite bathroom features a clawfoot bath, half-painted blue walls, and a yellow West Elm shower curtain.

The children’s bedroom is decorated with a striped Sandberg wallpaper and a blue ceiling.

Another guest bedroom is decorated with Sandberg’s “Beatrice” wallpaper paired with dark red joinery.

A guest bathroom is decorated with the “Guirlandes de Fleurs” wallpaper by Antoinette Poisson.

The lower level has been transformed into an exceptionally organized collection of utility spaces, including the previously shown utility room and this gardening mudroom with exposed historic brick walls.

The landscape is every bit as compelling as the architecture. Rolling meadows give way to mature flowering trees, winding woodland trails, and a private pebble beach along more than half a mile of Hudson River shoreline. Throughout the property, carefully considered gardens blend seamlessly into the natural terrain.

Positioned atop one of the property’s highest points, the heated gunite pool and spa overlook the river from a generous bluestone terrace, complete with an outdoor shower and cleverly concealed storage tucked beneath the pool deck.