73 N Second Street, #79, Hudson, NY, 12534

The Abbey, a majestic,1930's brick church with 8000 sq ft, overlooks the beautiful Hudson River and is still just steps from bustling Warren Street in downtown Hudson, NY - recently called the coolest small town in America.'' As you approach the Abbey through the large brick walls and custom electronic iron gate, you are swept away by the architectural beauty and grandeur of this property. In 2016, the current owner undertook a complete renovation - meticulously preserving every detail - from the original glass pendant lights to the gorgeous, original stained-glass windows which surround the main floor. Known as the Sanctuary, this room boasts 30-foot ceilings and has been thoroughly re-imagined while maintaining its pure elegance! You enter the large terrace from this floor which overlooks the property and beautiful, northern views of the Hudson River. The Bell tower also presents many options for future use. Enter the lower level from one of the two staircases - which features a sprawling professional chef's kitchen with Blue Star appliances and a center island that seats 8 and opens to the large yard. Adjacent to the kitchen is a spacious great room, bracketed by original columns of wood and native stone - the space is perfect for dining and entertaining. The one full bath and 2 powder rooms are fashioned with beautiful details. The nearly 1-acre property includes a vegetable garden, gorgeous mature trees, and a custom brick, lower terrace perfect for a fire pit and gatherings. Create the most unique and incredible home in Hudson for you and your family! Or imagine it as a cooking school surrounded by the Hudson Valley's farms or a food television studio and even a music production studio, (the acoustics are professional grade). The Abbey would make for an amazing art center complex or museum, or a Zen meditation retreat. The possibilities are endless. Beyond all that Hudson has to offer - the new Klocke Estates Distillery is only 10 minutes away; the future home of The Shaker Museum in Chatham is 20 min away and you can be in the Berkshires in 40 minutes. The Abbey is a quick stroll from the historic Hudson Amtrak station - just two hours to NYC and half hour to the Albany International Airport.

Listing courtesy of Houlihan Lawrence Inc.