344 Peaceful Valley Rd, Canaan, NY 12029 (MLS# 246492)

344 Peaceful Valley Rd, Canaan, NY 12029

$750,000

Screen - 344 Peaceful Valley Rd Canaan N

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 ... (Read more)

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

Lead Paint Disclosure ›

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Listing Agent: Nancy Cuddihy

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