Former Churches Make for Creative Adaptive Re-Use!

Posted by Murphy Realty Group on April 1st, 2016

If you love the sense of celebration and sacred connection that you feel in the walls of an old church, you will enjoy the walk up Wurts Street, in Kingston’s Rondout.  

Called by historians, “the holiest street in Kingston,” Wurts Street has beautiful ecclesiastical architecture built by the many nationalities that emigrated and settled in this thriving maritime village.

Today, some of these churches have been de-sanctified and transformed into bed and breakfasts, private homes, and public spaces, having been maintained and restored for posterity by history-loving people.

One such church, a former Baptist Church, has been converted into the Church Des Artistes Bed and Breakfast by painter Julie Hedrick and her composer-husband Peter Wetzler. …

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Outstanding Log Home For Sale Privately Set Between Saugerties And Woodstock NY

Posted by Murphy Realty Group on May 25th, 2012

This stunning custom log home is privately and conveniently set between Saugerties & Woodstock on 4.12 acres (with an additional 8+ acres available).

View the full listing detail here: http://www.murphyrealtygrp.com/listing/20120196-33-little-bird-rd-saugerties-ny-12477/

Absolutely stunning! The setting of this Custom built, one owner, Log home is tucked in the Mountains between Woodstock and Saugerties. A private mature tree lined drive brings you to this tastefully finished home on 4.12 acres. Open living area into the Kitchen makes for easy entertaining. Huge master bedroom & quaint bath are among the many fabulous details. Central air, wide board floors & exposed logs are part of what makes this home so charming. 2 open decks, front & back and…

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Stone Ridge NY Home For Sale

Posted by Murphy Realty Group on May 11th, 2012

Just Listed - Stone Ridge NY Home For Sale On 4+ Acres With Beautiful Mountain Views

Just a few minutes from the center of Stone Ridge, but privately situated at the end of a long paved driveway on 4+ acres, you will find this custom-built, cedar-sided ranch. Take in the mountain views and landscaped front yard with flowering trees while relaxing on the open front porch. As you step inside the living/great room you will be impressed by the massive bluestone fireplace, vaulted ceiling, newly-refinished, random-width birch and maple floors and freshly painted interior. The relaxed flow of this home makes for easy living or entertaining with the large dining room opening to the back deck. A quiet master suite is separated from the family room and other…

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Just Listed - Stunning Country Cape Home For Sale In Saugerties NY

Posted by Murphy Realty Group on May 3rd, 2012

Saugerties NY Home For Sale: MLS 20121894 - 78 Canterbury Dr., Saugerties NY 12477

Open House This Sunday; 1-4PM

This home boasts 4 BR’s & 3 1/2 baths and features a gorgeous spacious Kitchen that includes Granite, maple cabinets & stainless appliances. Gleaming hardwood floors & a 1st floor Master BR Suite! The 2nd floor has large Family room, 2 spacious bedrooms & a full bath. Enjoy the charming front porch or head to the back yard for a BBQ. 2 car garage has bonus room above & the full dry basement is waiting to be finished. A Must see, stop by and take a look Sunday, May 6th from 1-4PM.
  Directions: 78 Canterbury Dr., Saugerties - From Saugerties Village, take Route 9W South to left onto Josephs Dr. into Bishop’s Gate, to left onto…

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