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20 Stony Knoll, North Chatham, NY 12132

$1,599,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 5,364 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 438,649 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,599,000 List Date: 5/20/2026 Last Modified: 5/28/2026

Overview

Description

Tucked away on 10 private acres in the heart of Chatham, this stunning country estate offers over 5,700+ square feet of beautifully designed living space with the perfect balance of luxury, comfort, and privacy. Set far back from the road, the property welcomes you with peaceful surroundings, a scenic pond, and room to truly spread out and enjoy country living. Inside, the home features 6 spacious bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, including an ideal in-law suite or private apartment setup for extended family, guests, or potential additional living space. The heart of the home is the incredible chef's kitchen -- thoughtfully designed with generous workspace, high-end finishes, and the kind of layout any chef or aspiring cook would absolutely love. Step outside to enjoy the wraparound deck overlooking the built-in saltwater pool and serene grounds, creating the perfect setting for entertaining or simply relaxing in total privacy. A 3-car garage plus an additional garage beneath the residen ...

Listing Details MLS# 20262573

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total
6
Rooms Total
15
Bathrooms Total
5
Bathrooms Full
3
Bathrooms Half
2
Above Grade Finished Area
5738
Above Grade Unfinished Area
977
Living Area
5364
Accessibility Features YN
Yes
New Construction YN
No
Year Built
1989
Garage YN
Yes
Attached Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
3
Lot Size Acres
10.07
Flood Plain YN
No
Association YN
No
Waterfront YN
No
Basement YN
Yes
Stories
2
Fireplace YN
Yes
Fireplaces Total
Yes
Wood Stove YN
No
Spa YN
No
Senior Community YN
No
Sign On Property YN
Yes
Disclaimer
Recording devices on property. The back deck is in need of repair.
List Price/SqFt
298.1
Below Grade Finished Area
0

Property Features

Accessibility Features: Accessible Approach with Ramp; Stair Lift Appliances: Bar Fridge; Built-In Electric Oven; Built-In Freezer; Built-In Refrigerator; Dishwasher; Double Oven; Dryer; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Electric Water Heater; Gas Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Propane Cooktop; Refrigerator; Water Purifier; Water Softener; Other Architectural Style: Colonial Attic Features: Floored; Permanent Stairs; Stand Up; Unfinished; Walk-In Attic Basement: Concrete; Exterior Entry; Full; Interior Entry; Storage Space Construction Materials: Cedar; Clapboard; Concrete; Ducts Professionally Air-Sealed; Frame; ICAT Recessed Lighting; Wood Siding; Other Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; Heat Pump; Zoned Door Features: ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors; French Doors; Sliding Doors; Storm Door(s) Electric: 200+ Amp Service; Circuit Breakers; Underground Exterior Features: Fire Pit; Lighting; Paved Walkway; Private Entrance; Private Yard; Rain Gutters; Smart Camera(s)/Recording Fireplace Features: Living Room Flooring: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Wood Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter Heating: Fireplace Insert; Forced Air; Propane Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Cathedral Ceiling(s); Ceiling Fan(s); Double Vanity; Dual Closets; Granite Counters; In-Law Floorplan; Pantry; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Wet Bar Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Inside; Laundry Chute; Laundry Closet; Main Level; Multiple Locations; Upper Level Levels: Two Lot Features: Back Yard; Cul-De-Sac; Front Yard; Landscaped; Paved; Private; Secluded; Wooded Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s) Other Structures: Poultry Coop; Shed(s) Parking Features: Asphalt; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Side; Inside Entrance; Oversized; Paved Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Rear Porch; Screened Plumbing: Mixed Pool Features: Electric Heat; In Ground; Outdoor Pool; Private; Salt Water; Other Possession: Close Of Escrow Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Road Frontage Type: Private Road; Other Road Surface Type: Asphalt; Paved Roof: Asphalt Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Security System Leased; Smoke Detector(s) Sewer: Septic Tank Showing Considerations: Pet(s) on Premises; Security System Structure Type: House Utilities: Electricity Connected; Water Connected; Propane; Underground Utilities View: Park/Greenbelt; Pond; Pool Water Source: Private; Well Window Features: Double Pane Windows Showing Requirements: 24 Hour Notice; Appointment Only; Call Listing Agent; Listing Agent Must Accompany

Contract Information

Original List Price
1599000
Listing Contract Date
2026-05-22
Availability Date
2026-05-28
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Accessory Dwelling Unit YN
Yes
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Owner Name
McDonald
Occupant Type
Owner
Occupant Name
*** NEW LISTING ***
Lease Considered YN
No

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
20
Street Name
Stony Knoll
County
Columbia
State
NY
Zip Code
12132
Town (Taxable)
North Chatham

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
Tucked away on 10 private acres in the heart of Chatham, this stunning country estate offers over 5,700+ square feet of beautifully designed living space with the perfect balance of luxury, comfort, and privacy. Set far back from the road, the property welcomes you with peaceful surroundings, a scenic pond, and room to truly spread out and enjoy country living. Inside, the home features 6 spacious bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, including an ideal in-law suite or private apartment setup for extended family, guests, or potential additional living space. The heart of the home is the incredible chef's kitchen -- thoughtfully designed with generous workspace, high-end finishes, and the kind of layout any chef or aspiring cook would absolutely love. Step outside to enjoy the wraparound deck overlooking the built-in saltwater pool and serene grounds, creating the perfect setting for entertaining or simply relaxing in total privacy. A 3-car garage plus an additional garage beneath the residence provide plenty of room for tractor, hobbies, and storage. This one-of-a-kind Chatham retreat combines elegant country living with modern convenience, all just a short drive to the charming villages, restaurants, and culture the Hudson Valley is known for.
Inclusions
All Appliances with the exception of the Washer & Dryer.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-05-20T18:37:46Z
Major Change Type
New Listing
Status Change Timestamp
2026-05-20

More Information

Accessory Dwelling Unit Information

ADU Bathrooms
Yes
ADU Bedrooms
Yes
ADU Building Type
Internal
ADU SqFt
900

Entry Information

Entry Location
Front of Home

Showing Information

Showing Attended YN
Yes
Showing Advance Notice
24

Location, Tax, and Legal

911 Address
20 Stony Knoll Chatham NY 12132
Township
Chatham
School District
Ichabod Crane
Elementary School
Other
General Tax
9127
School Tax
16279
Tax Annual Amount
25406
Tax Year
26
Assessors Full Market Value
1394634
Tax Assessed Value
1143600
Tax Legal Description
1 Fam Res w/ in law suite
Parcel Number
10268914.-1-60
Tax Lot
60
Tax Block
14
Tax Exemptions YN
No
Zoning
RL-3
Directions
Via Rte 203 to Cnty Rte 32 to Prbble Ln make a right on to Stony Knoll

Accessibility Features

Accessible Approach with Ramp
Yes
Stair Lift
Yes

Appliances

Bar Fridge
Yes
Built-In Electric Oven
Yes
Built-In Freezer
Yes
Built-In Refrigerator
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Double Oven
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Electric Cooktop
Yes
Electric Oven
Yes
Electric Water Heater
Yes
Gas Water Heater
Yes
Ice Maker
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Propane Cooktop
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Water Purifier
Yes
Water Softener
Yes
Other
Yes

Architectural Style

Colonial
Yes

Attic Features

Floored
Yes
Permanent Stairs
Yes
Stand Up
Yes
Unfinished
Yes
Walk-In Attic
Yes

Basement

Concrete
Yes
Exterior Entry
Yes
Full
Yes
Interior Entry
Yes
Storage Space
Yes

Book Information

Liber/Book
No
Page
No
Section
No

Construction Materials

Cedar
Yes
Clapboard
Yes
Concrete
Yes
Ducts Professionally Air-Sealed
Yes
Frame
Yes
ICAT Recessed Lighting
Yes
Wood Siding
Yes
Other
Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Central Air
Yes
Heat Pump
Yes
Zoned
Yes

Door Features

ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors
Yes
French Doors
Yes
Sliding Doors
Yes
Storm Door(s)
Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service
Yes
Circuit Breakers
Yes
Underground
Yes

Exterior Features

Fire Pit
Yes
Lighting
Yes
Paved Walkway
Yes
Private Entrance
Yes
Private Yard
Yes
Rain Gutters
Yes
Smart Camera(s)/Recording
Yes

Fireplace Features

Living Room
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Ceramic Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes

Foundation Details

Concrete Perimeter
Yes

Heating

Fireplace Insert
Yes
Forced Air
Yes
Propane
Yes

Interior Features

Breakfast Bar
Yes
Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Yes
Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Double Vanity
Yes
Dual Closets
Yes
Granite Counters
Yes
In-Law Floorplan
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes
Wet Bar
Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup
Yes
Inside
Yes
Laundry Chute
Yes
Laundry Closet
Yes
Main Level
Yes
Multiple Locations
Yes
Upper Level
Yes

Levels

Two
Yes

Lot Features

Back Yard
Yes
Cul-De-Sac
Yes
Front Yard
Yes
Landscaped
Yes
Paved
Yes
Private
Yes
Secluded
Yes
Wooded
Yes

Other Equipment

Fuel Tank(s)
Yes

Other Structures

Poultry Coop
Yes
Shed(s)
Yes

Parking Features

Asphalt
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Garage Faces Side
Yes
Inside Entrance
Yes
Oversized
Yes
Paved
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Deck
Yes
Rear Porch
Yes
Screened
Yes

Plumbing

Mixed
Yes

Pool Features

Electric Heat
Yes
In Ground
Yes
Outdoor Pool
Yes
Private
Yes
Salt Water
Yes
Other
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Property Condition

Updated/Remodeled
Yes

Road Frontage Type

Private Road
Yes
Other
Yes

Road Surface Type

Asphalt
Yes
Paved
Yes

Roof

Asphalt
Yes

Security Features

Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Yes
Security System Leased
Yes
Smoke Detector(s)
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Showing Considerations

Pet(s) on Premises
Yes
Security System
Yes

Structure Type

House
Yes

Utilities

Electricity Connected
Yes
Water Connected
Yes
Propane
Yes
Underground Utilities
Yes

View

Park/Greenbelt
Yes
Pond
Yes
Pool
Yes

Water Source

Private
Yes
Well
Yes

Window Features

Double Pane Windows
Yes

Showing Requirements

24 Hour Notice
Yes
Appointment Only
Yes
Call Listing Agent
Yes
Listing Agent Must Accompany
Yes
Listing Courtesy of Trevett Group LLC
Listing Agent: Margaret Guerra
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.