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