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289 Upper Byrdcliffe Road, Woodstock, NY 12498

$3,500,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 4,201 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 381,150 Status: Active
Current Price: $3,500,000 List Date: 10/16/2025 Last Modified: 10/16/2025

Description

Set on nearly 9 serene acres in the heart of Woodstock's historic Byrdcliffe Arts Colony is a rare synthesis of architectural precision and natural harmony—an embodiment of award-winning architect John Storyk's deep understanding of space, sound, and site. Designed in 1969 at the very beginning of Storyk's now-legendary career—just after his groundbreaking work on Jimi Hendrix's Electric Lady Studios and the famous Bearsville Theatre—this redwood-clad contemporary home reflects his signature style: intuitive flow, warm natural materials, and an architect's sensitivity to both form and function. The 4 BR, 4 Bath, 4,000+ sq ft (includes guest/pool house) single family home is privately sited with a pond, heated in-ground salt water, gunite pool, and massive guest/pool house. This Mid-Century Modern sanctuary is defined by its soaring ceilings, custom mill work, and an organic relationship with the surrounding landscape. Every room is bathed in natural light through walls of glass, and oriented to maximize the surrounding views of meadow, woods, and sky. A dramatic curved, sunken living room—anchored by a large brick fireplace—evokes the sensorial immersion typical of Storyk's performance spaces. Here, spatial geometry and acoustics are not incidental but essential; offering not just a place to live, but a place to listen and feel. At the heart of the home is a Poggenpohl kitchen—a clean, functional workspace designed with the home chef in mind—that opens to dining and gathering areas which flow out effortlessly to the screened porch, expansive decks, landscaped gardens, and tranquil pond beyond; all designed to foster serenity and creative inspiration. Every line and threshold reflects Storyk's belief that architecture should support creativity and calm—never compete with it. Private spaces include a luxurious first floor primary suite and a guest apartment (with its own entrance) featuring a kitchen, full bath, and private deck—ideal for hosting, creating, or retreating. Across the entire property the interior volumes are balanced by exterior spaces with curated meadows, and reflective water elements including the large, heated, salt water, in-ground, Gunite pool) all reinforcing the idea of the house as an instrument tuned to its environment. While John Storyk is globally known for acoustically perfect studios and world-class performance venues, this home reveals another side of his genius: the quiet artistry of domestic space, where light, proportion, and stillness are as important as sound. A residence like this—designed by one of the 20th century's most innovative architectural minds, and located in a cultural enclave as storied as Byrdcliffe—is a truly singular offering. 289 Upper Byrdcliffe Road is not just a home, but a living, resonant experience—thoughtfully conceived, masterfully built, and deeply rooted in the creative spirit of Woodstock. Please note: Additional town-approved plans exist for a separate structure with its own septic and driveway entrance. All this coalesces to make an extraordinary compound with limitless options for a life well lived.

More Information MLS# 20255116

Contract Information

Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell Owner Name: Upper Byrdcliffe LLC Occupant Type: Owner Lease Considered YN: No Current Price: $3,500,000 Original List Price: 3500000 List Price: $3,500,000 Status: Active Listing Contract Date: 2025-10-16 Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Location, Tax, and Legal

911 Address: 289 Upper Byrdcliffe Rd. Woodstock, NY Township: Woodstock School District: Onteora Central School District General Tax: 38753 School Tax: 19874 Tax Annual Amount: 58627 Assessors Full Market Value: 2740426 Tax Assessed Value: 1288000 Tax Legal Description: Single Family Residence Parcel Number: 27.1-1-44.100 Tax Lot: 44.100 Tax Block: 1 Tax Exemptions YN: No Zoning: R5 Directions: From Woodstock take Rock City Rd to Left on Glasco Turnpike. Take Right on Upper Byrdcliffe Rd to #289 on Left.

General Property Information

Bathrooms Half: 0 Above Grade Finished Area: 4201 Below Grade Finished Area: 0 Lot Size Acres: 8.75 New Construction YN: No Garage YN: Yes Attached Garage YN: Yes Garage Spaces: 2 Sign On Property YN: No Basement YN: No List Price/SqFt: 833.13 Bedrooms Total: 4 Bathrooms Total: 4 Bathrooms Full: 4 Living Area: 4201 Year Built: 1969

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Set on nearly 9 serene acres in the heart of Woodstock's historic Byrdcliffe Arts Colony is a rare synthesis of architectural precision and natural harmony—an embodiment of award-winning architect John Storyk's deep understanding of space, sound, and site. Designed in 1969 at the very beginning of Storyk's now-legendary career—just after his groundbreaking work on Jimi Hendrix's Electric Lady Studios and the famous Bearsville Theatre—this redwood-clad contemporary home reflects his signature style: intuitive flow, warm natural materials, and an architect's sensitivity to both form and function. The 4 BR, 4 Bath, 4,000+ sq ft (includes guest/pool house) single family home is privately sited with a pond, heated in-ground salt water, gunite pool, and massive guest/pool house. This Mid-Century Modern sanctuary is defined by its soaring ceilings, custom mill work, and an organic relationship with the surrounding landscape. Every room is bathed in natural light through walls of glass, and oriented to maximize the surrounding views of meadow, woods, and sky. A dramatic curved, sunken living room—anchored by a large brick fireplace—evokes the sensorial immersion typical of Storyk's performance spaces. Here, spatial geometry and acoustics are not incidental but essential; offering not just a place to live, but a place to listen and feel. At the heart of the home is a Poggenpohl kitchen—a clean, functional workspace designed with the home chef in mind—that opens to dining and gathering areas which flow out effortlessly to the screened porch, expansive decks, landscaped gardens, and tranquil pond beyond; all designed to foster serenity and creative inspiration. Every line and threshold reflects Storyk's belief that architecture should support creativity and calm—never compete with it. Private spaces include a luxurious first floor primary suite and a guest apartment (with its own entrance) featuring a kitchen, full bath, and private deck—ideal for hosting, creating, or retreating. Across the entire property the interior volumes are balanced by exterior spaces with curated meadows, and reflective water elements including the large, heated, salt water, in-ground, Gunite pool) all reinforcing the idea of the house as an instrument tuned to its environment. While John Storyk is globally known for acoustically perfect studios and world-class performance venues, this home reveals another side of his genius: the quiet artistry of domestic space, where light, proportion, and stillness are as important as sound. A residence like this—designed by one of the 20th century's most innovative architectural minds, and located in a cultural enclave as storied as Byrdcliffe—is a truly singular offering. 289 Upper Byrdcliffe Road is not just a home, but a living, resonant experience—thoughtfully conceived, masterfully built, and deeply rooted in the creative spirit of Woodstock. Please note: Additional town-approved plans exist for a separate structure with its own septic and driveway entrance. All this coalesces to make an extraordinary compound with limitless options for a life well lived.

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp: 2025-10-16 Major Change Timestamp: 2025-10-16T17:57:28Z Major Change Type: New Listing

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Dryer: 1 Free-Standing Gas Range: 1 Range: 1 Range Hood: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Stainless Steel Appliance(s): 1 Washer: 1

Architectural Style

Mid-Century Modern: 1

Book Information

Liber/Book: 6799 Page: 98 Section: 27.1

Construction Materials

Frame: 1 Wood Siding: 1

Electric

200+ Amp Service: 1

Exterior Features

Garden: 1 Lighting: 1 Outdoor Shower: 1 Private Yard: 1

Flooring

Ceramic Tile: 1 Stone: 1 Wood: 1

Heating

Baseboard: 1 Oil: 1

Interior Features

High Ceilings: 1 Sun Room: 1 Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1

Laundry Features

Main Level: 1

Lot Features

Gentle Sloping: 1 Meadow: 1 Private: 1 Wooded: 1

Other Structures

Guest House: 1 Pool House: 1

Parking Features

Circular Driveway: 1 Garage Faces Front: 1

Patio And Porch Features

Deck: 1 Porch: 1 Screened: 1

Plumbing

Mixed: 1

Pool Features

Gunite: 1 Heated: 1 In Ground: 1 Pool Cover: 1 Salt Water: 1

Sewer

Septic Tank: 1

View

Meadow: 1 Pond: 1 Trees/Woods: 1

Water Source

Well: 1

Showing Requirements

Appointment Only: 1 Call Listing Agent: 1

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 289 Street Name: Upper Byrdcliffe Street Suffix: Road County: Ulster State: NY Zip Code: 12498 Town (Taxable): Woodstock

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Free-Standing Gas Range; Range; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Stainless Steel Appliance(s); Washer Architectural Style: Mid-Century Modern Construction Materials: Frame; Wood Siding Electric: 200+ Amp Service Exterior Features: Garden; Lighting; Outdoor Shower; Private Yard Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Stone; Wood Heating: Baseboard; Oil Interior Features: High Ceilings; Sun Room; Vaulted Ceiling(s) Laundry Features: Main Level Lot Features: Gentle Sloping; Meadow; Private; Wooded Other Structures: Guest House; Pool House Parking Features: Circular Driveway; Garage Faces Front Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Porch; Screened Plumbing: Mixed Pool Features: Gunite; Heated; In Ground; Pool Cover; Salt Water Sewer: Septic Tank View: Meadow; Pond; Trees/Woods Water Source: Well Showing Requirements: Appointment Only; Call Listing Agent
Listing Courtesy of BHHS HUDSON VALLEY PROP-WDST
Listing Agent: Sharon Breslau
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.