88 Mac Brown Road, Claverack-Red Mills, NY 12513
New Listing
$2,995,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
4
Baths:
3
Square Footage:
3,641
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
5,218,488
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$2,995,000
List Date:
3/04/2026
Last Modified:
3/04/2026
Description
Welcome to Wolverton Creative Compound, a storied 119-acre estate set within a hidden valley offering complete seclusion, integrated creative workspaces, and timeless beauty. The original 1830s farmhouse is tucked away at the end of a private lane in Claverack, NY, where the road terminates in a round gravel driveway anchored by the property's original stone well. Two large ponds grace the land, including an aerated, swimmable pond directly in front of the house. Sited among meadows and mature woodlands, the main house, upgraded studio barn, and charming studio shed are framed by terraced stonework, a network of trails, and thoughtfully designed gardens. The setting is peaceful, restorative, and deeply connected to the land, yet only a short drive to both Hudson and Great Barrington.
The antique farmhouse offers four bedrooms and two bathrooms across 2,825 square feet, where original details like moldings, wood floors, and Dutch doors preserve its old-world charm. A generous double living room and a Vitsoe-outfitted studio lead to a bright dining area and kitchen, each with direct access to patios and gardens. The layout supports an easy indoor-outdoor rhythm, with covered porches and multiple terraces for lounging, cooking, or gathering. Two staircases rise to the upper-level bedrooms, where southern exposure fills each room with light, and the insulated attic improves year-round comfort. Throughout the home, an intentional color palette lends softness and cohesion. The design brings together European sensibility and Hudson Valley character, creating a live-work compound that balances utility with ease, warmth, and quiet sophistication.
Across the garden sits a fully insulated 1,900-square-foot historic barn transformed into a large-scale creative studio, complete with bathroom and clawfoot tub, kitchenette, updated electrical, and HVAC. The studio is wired for photography, cinematography, sound, editing, and workshop use, with fiber-optic service and an underground data connection linking house and studio. The compound has a full HUE lighting system with states created by a film lighting designer. A detached potting shed offers another versatile space, ideal as a garden studio, writer's nook, or future guest cottage, and connects to an outdoor bath deck that invites restorative soaks beneath the stars with its fireplace, clawfoot tub, and outdoor shower. A carport at the barn with EV charging and a full-property generator ensure comfort and continuity year-round, whether for everyday living or on-site production. A whole-house water filtration system adds another layer of comfort.
The primary pond is the centerpiece of the property. This aerated, swimmable pond, bordered by a pebble beach and firepit, is ideal for swimming or evening gatherings after a day in the studio. Terraced gardens by The Secret Gardener surround the home with a cottage-style blend of flowering plants, herbs, and vegetables. Rewilded fields and meadows lead to two miles of maintained trails through native grasses and towering trees. The land qualifies for a forestry exemption and includes multiple cleared areas, offering potential for a guest house, additional studios, horses, or even a helipad. Whether hosting music on the lawn, staging a shoot, convening a creative team, or watching the changing sky reflect in the pond, Wolverton Creative Compound is a rare legacy estate and true sanctuary for creative work and retreat.
More Information MLS# 20252511
Contract Information
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Owner Name: Wolverton/Johnson
Occupant Type: Owner
Lease Considered YN: No
Current Price: $2,995,000
Original List Price: 3300000
List Price: $2,995,000
Status: Active
Listing Contract Date: 2025-06-25
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Location, Tax, and Legal
911 Address: 88 Mac Brown Rd, NY 12531
Township: Claverack
School District: Taconic Hills Central Schools
General Tax: 11006
School Tax: 17652
Tax Annual Amount: 28658
Assessors Full Market Value: 2608696
Tax Assessed Value: 1800000
Tax Legal Description: 88 Mac Brown Rd, Claverack, NY 12531
Parcel Number: 113.-1-10.2
Tax Lot: 10
Tax Block: 1
Tax Exemptions YN: No
Zoning: 07
Directions: If you are heading North East on Route 11 turn right onto Mac Brown Road.
General Property Information
Bathrooms Half: 0
Above Grade Finished Area: 3641
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Lot Size Acres: 119.8
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: No
Sign On Property YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
List Price/SqFt: 822.58
Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 3
Living Area: 3641
Year Built: 1830
Remarks and Miscellaneous
Public Remarks: Welcome to Wolverton Creative Compound, a storied 119-acre estate set within a hidden valley offering complete seclusion, integrated creative workspaces, and timeless beauty. The original 1830s farmhouse is tucked away at the end of a private lane in Claverack, NY, where the road terminates in a round gravel driveway anchored by the property's original stone well. Two large ponds grace the land, including an aerated, swimmable pond directly in front of the house. Sited among meadows and mature woodlands, the main house, upgraded studio barn, and charming studio shed are framed by terraced stonework, a network of trails, and thoughtfully designed gardens. The setting is peaceful, restorative, and deeply connected to the land, yet only a short drive to both Hudson and Great Barrington.
The antique farmhouse offers four bedrooms and two bathrooms across 2,825 square feet, where original details like moldings, wood floors, and Dutch doors preserve its old-world charm. A generous double living room and a Vitsoe-outfitted studio lead to a bright dining area and kitchen, each with direct access to patios and gardens. The layout supports an easy indoor-outdoor rhythm, with covered porches and multiple terraces for lounging, cooking, or gathering. Two staircases rise to the upper-level bedrooms, where southern exposure fills each room with light, and the insulated attic improves year-round comfort. Throughout the home, an intentional color palette lends softness and cohesion. The design brings together European sensibility and Hudson Valley character, creating a live-work compound that balances utility with ease, warmth, and quiet sophistication.
Across the garden sits a fully insulated 1,900-square-foot historic barn transformed into a large-scale creative studio, complete with bathroom and clawfoot tub, kitchenette, updated electrical, and HVAC. The studio is wired for photography, cinematography, sound, editing, and workshop use, with fiber-optic service and an underground data connection linking house and studio. The compound has a full HUE lighting system with states created by a film lighting designer. A detached potting shed offers another versatile space, ideal as a garden studio, writer's nook, or future guest cottage, and connects to an outdoor bath deck that invites restorative soaks beneath the stars with its fireplace, clawfoot tub, and outdoor shower. A carport at the barn with EV charging and a full-property generator ensure comfort and continuity year-round, whether for everyday living or on-site production. A whole-house water filtration system adds another layer of comfort.
The primary pond is the centerpiece of the property. This aerated, swimmable pond, bordered by a pebble beach and firepit, is ideal for swimming or evening gatherings after a day in the studio. Terraced gardens by The Secret Gardener surround the home with a cottage-style blend of flowering plants, herbs, and vegetables. Rewilded fields and meadows lead to two miles of maintained trails through native grasses and towering trees. The land qualifies for a forestry exemption and includes multiple cleared areas, offering potential for a guest house, additional studios, horses, or even a helipad. Whether hosting music on the lawn, staging a shoot, convening a creative team, or watching the changing sky reflect in the pond, Wolverton Creative Compound is a rare legacy estate and true sanctuary for creative work and retreat.
Status Change Information
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-03-04
Back on Market Date: 2026-03-04
Major Change Timestamp: 2026-03-04T16:04:01Z
Major Change Type: Back on Market
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-10-01T17:12:21Z
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Architectural Style
Farmhouse: 1
Attic Features
Other: 1
Basement
Unfinished: 1
Book Information
Liber/Book: 614
Page: 2142
Section: 113
Construction Materials
Stone: 1
Wood Siding: 1
Other: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Electric
Circuit Breakers: 1
Fuses: 1
Generator Hookup: 1
Exterior Features
Fire Pit: 1
Garden: 1
Gas Grill: 1
Outdoor Shower: 1
Fencing
Gate: 1
Flooring
Wood: 1
Foundation Details
Stone: 1
Wood: 1
Heating
Oil: 1
Propane: 1
Interior Features
Bookcases: 1
Eat-in Kitchen: 1
High Ceilings: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Recessed Lighting: 1
Soaking Tub: 1
Laundry Features
In Basement: 1
Lot Features
Cleared: 1
Farm: 1
Garden: 1
Gentle Sloping: 1
Landscaped: 1
Many Trees: 1
Meadow: 1
Native Plants: 1
Pasture: 1
Pond on Lot: 1
Private: 1
Rectangular Lot: 1
Rock Outcropping: 1
Rolling Slope: 1
Secluded: 1
Sloped: 1
Sloped Down: 1
Split Possible: 1
Stream On Lot: 1
Subdivide Possible: 1
Views: 1
Wooded: 1
Other: 1
Other Equipment
Generator: 1
Other Structures
Barn(s): 1
Outbuilding: 1
Shed(s): 1
Parking Features
Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s): 1
Parking Lot: 1
Patio And Porch Features
Deck: 1
Patio: 1
Porch: 1
Terrace: 1
Wrap Around: 1
Road Frontage Type
City Street: 1
Road Surface Type
Gravel: 1
Roof
Asphalt: 1
Security Features
Security System: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Structure Type
House: 1
Utilities
Electricity Connected: 1
Water Connected: 1
View
Creek/Stream: 1
Forest: 1
Garden: 1
Hills: 1
Meadow: 1
Pasture: 1
Pond: 1
Trees/Woods: 1
Water: 1
Other: 1
Water Source
Well: 1
Window Features
Double Hung Window(s): 1
Showing Requirements
Showing Service: 1
Showing Information
Showing Instructions: Please use ShowingTime. Showings will be accompanied. POF or bank letter to be provided before all appointments (adargenzio@houlihanlawrence.com).
Room Types
Bedroom: 1
Dining Room: 1
Dining Room Level: First
Family Room: 1
Family Room Level: First
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room: 1
Living Room Level: First
Office: 1
Office Level: First
Primary Bedroom: 1
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Location Tax and Legal
Street Number: 88
Street Name: Mac Brown
Street Suffix: Road
County: Columbia
State: NY
Zip Code: 12513
Town (Taxable): Claverack
Property Features
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Refrigerator; Washer
Architectural Style: Farmhouse
Attic Features: Other
Basement: Unfinished
Construction Materials: Stone; Wood Siding; Other
Cooling: Central Air
Electric: Circuit Breakers; Fuses; Generator Hookup
Exterior Features: Fire Pit; Garden; Gas Grill; Outdoor Shower
Fencing: Gate
Flooring: Wood
Foundation Details: Stone; Wood
Heating: Oil; Propane
Interior Features: Bookcases; Eat-in Kitchen; High Ceilings; High Speed Internet; Recessed Lighting; Soaking Tub
Laundry Features: In Basement
Lot Features: Cleared; Farm; Garden; Gentle Sloping; Landscaped; Many Trees; Meadow; Native Plants; Pasture; Pond on Lot; Private; Rectangular Lot; Rock Outcropping; Rolling Slope; Secluded; Sloped; Sloped Down; Split Possible; Stream On Lot; Subdivide Possible; Views; Wooded; Other
Other Equipment: Generator
Other Structures: Barn(s); Outbuilding; Shed(s)
Parking Features: Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s); Parking Lot
Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Patio; Porch; Terrace; Wrap Around
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Roof: Asphalt
Security Features: Security System
Sewer: Septic Tank
Structure Type: House
Utilities: Electricity Connected; Water Connected
View: Creek/Stream; Forest; Garden; Hills; Meadow; Pasture; Pond; Trees/Woods; Water; Other
Water Source: Well
Window Features: Double Hung Window(s)
Showing Requirements: Showing Service
Room Types: Bedroom; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Office; Primary Bedroom
Room Information
Kitchen
Level: First
Dining Room
Level: First
Office
Level: First
Family Room
Level: First
Living Room
Level: First
Bedroom
Level: Second
Bedroom
Level: Second
Bedroom
Level: Second
Primary Bedroom
Level: Second
Listing Courtesy of
Houlihan Lawrence Inc.
Listing Agent:
Anthony Dargenzio