Byenveni nan Ayer House nan Meredith Square. Ki chita sou tèt rido a ant basen rivyè Susquehanna & Delaware, sa a Grande-Dame nan epòk Viktoryen nan konte a genyen yon bèl vi sou sous Ouleout Creek, ofri yon panorama spektakilè nan vale a ak solèy kouche ki eksepsyonèl. Nan fen yon wout ki byen okipe pa vil la ak sèlman 5 kay, pwopriyete istorik sa a te kay Anna Ayer Fry (mouri an 1945), yon figi kle nan endistri lèt Meridale Farms nan kòmansman ane 1900 yo ki kouvri plis pase 3,500 ak.

Estat la gen yon gwo kay 6 chanm/3.5-bain ak 3,016 pye kare, yon kabann invitasyon 2 chanm/1 bain 852 pye kare, ak, yon atelye atistik remakab 20’x60’ (1,200 pye kare) ak bèl vi ak yon garaj 2-bay. Renovasyon ki fèt resamman, ak presizyon pa moun ki okipe prezèvasyon istorik, te retabli pwopriyete a nan ansyen granè li. Chanjman ki enpòtan gen ladan yon pòch anwo wòch ki kouvri nan lès (travay wòch Dewitt), fenèt tanpèt ki fèt a la men pou pwoteje vè soufle klas, yon do kay metal nwa klasik (kay ak atelye), ak yon bò kay ki konplètman ajou, fini ak penti izole (kouch ki gen mikrosfer ki reziste kondiksyon tèmik, bay ekonomi enèji ki zanmitay anviwònman an ak bèl aparans).

Andedan, achitekti inik la te konsève ak atansyon e li te modènize. De chanm solèy ki chita sou tèt youn sou lòt yo te rétabli nan pèfeksyon. Solaryòm etaj premye a ofri bèl vi ak aksè deyò nan jaden boxelder ak jaden pòm, pandan ke pòch dòmi ki la tout ane a sou etaj dezyèm lan, konekte ak suite prensipal la ki vast. Chak nan chanm sa yo gen nouvo fenèt tanpèt ki fèt a la men ki ouvri, pèmèt vi san anpeche ansanm ak nòt aromatik sòti nan flè sezonye yo. Jwi chak sezon nan tout plen li, e absorbe mèvèy solèy kouche chak jou nan konplè prive.

Twalèt yo nan kay la te transfòme an retrè trankil ak mi platre Venetian, fini an pòslèn ak marb, ak mèb Waterworks. Yon chanm adisyonèl ki ajoute sou etaj premye a gen yon basen beny 19yèm syèk ki ofri vi a lwest, pafè pou benyen pandan w ap jwi solèy kouche bò chemine gaz-lòg liksye a.

Kwizin, sal manje, ak pantry a te konplètman reimajine, gen ladan yon machin lave komèsyal, yon réfrégérateur GE Café, ak yon ranje de gaz-dyo ILVE ak 8 bruleur ki mete sou chemen wòch Dewitt ki remete.

Eleman istorik tankou pyès metal kwiv ak fè, planche an bwa, ak ranfò an bwa exquis te konsève avèk atansyon. Amelyorasyon kle yo gen ladan yon sistèm septik ajou, yon sous adisyonèl bò atelye a, ak pòch ki restore sou kabann lan ak kay prensipal la.

Kote a ki konplètman restore ak kote ki kouvri a ofri de chanm, yon nouvo twalèt, kwizin, chemine gaz-lòg, plis sèvis elektrik dedye. Ideyal pou envite oswa revni lwaye. Vizitè yo ka detann sou pòch kouvri kabann lan oswa mache nan pye bwa konifer pou yon zòn chita solèy kouche prive.

Konpoze a chita sou prèske 2 ak ak tè a te amelyore ak yon jaden pòm ki nouvelman plante ak plizyè ang panorama desin. Genyen menm yon teren foutbòl nivo bèl ki sou tèt kabann envite a. Parcel ki atache a gen atelye a ki izole ak pòt yo ki woulé anlè 2-bay, planche beton, sèvis elektrik 200 amp ak bèl vi vale, ideyal pou enspirasyon kreyatif. Peyizaj la montre yon bwa nwa ki gen prèske 300 an, ansanm ak espas ki fèt pou fèt ete yo, ak jaden pou papiyon ak abe natirèl.

Kay sa a melanje cham istorik ak konvenyans modèn ki ajou totalman, ki gen ladan konektivite fib optik 5G. 280 pye depi arè otobis lekòl la, 5 minit depi sant vil Delhi, 12 mil depi Oneonta, ak 2.5 èdtan depi NYC, pwopriyete sa a ofri prive pandan li ankouraje kreyativite ak kwasans pèsonèl. Eksperyans mèvèy Ayer House nan Meredith Square.

Welcome to Ayer House of Meredith Square. Perched atop the ridgeline between the Susquehanna & Delaware river watersheds, this Victorian-era Grande-Dame of the county overlooks the scenic headwaters of the Ouleout Creek, offering spectacular valley views with dazzling unobstructed sunsets. At the end of a quiet town-maintained road with just 5 homes, this historic property was home to Anna Ayer Fry (d. 1945), a key figure in the early 1900’s Meridale Farms dairy industry spanning over 3,500 acres.

The estate features a the grand 6-bedroom/3.5-bath 3,016 sqft main house, a 2-bedroom/1-bath guest 852 sqft cottage, and, a remarkable 20’x60’ (1,200 sqft) art studio with breathtaking views and 2-bay garage. Recent renovations, completed with precision by historic preservationists, have restored the property to its former grandeur. Notable updates include a rebuilt eastern covered stone porch (Dewitt stonework), handcrafted storm windows safeguarding classic blown-glass panes, a classic black metal roof (house and studio), and completely updated siding, finished with insulated paint (microsphere embedded coating resists thermal conduction, providing environmentally friendly energy savings and splendid, good looks).

Inside, the unique architecture has been lovingly preserved and updated. Twin, stacked, sunrooms have been restored to perfection. The first-floor solarium offers stunning views and walk-out access to the boxelder garden and orchard, while the second-floor, year-round sleeping porch, adjoins the expansive primary suite. Each of these rooms have new, hand-built storm windows that open, allowing unobstructed views as well as aromatic notes from seasonal flowering. Enjoy every season to the fullest, and absorb the wonders of daily sunsets in complete privacy.

Bathrooms in the home have been transformed into tranquil retreats with Venetian plaster walls, porcelain and marble finishes, and Waterworks fixtures. A newly added first-floor bedroom boasts a 19th-century soaking tub with westward views, perfect for soaking while enjoying sunset views beside the luxurious gas-log fireplace.

The kitchen, dining room, and pantry have been completely reimagined, featuring a commercial dishwasher, a GE Café refrigerator, and an 8-burner ILVE dual-fuel range set on the reworked Dewitt stone hearth.

Historic elements such as copper and iron hardware, hardwood floors, and exquisite wood trim have been thoughtfully preserved. Key improvements include an updated septic system, an additional well by the art studio, and restored porches on the cottage and main house.

The fully restored shake-sided cottage offers two bedrooms, a new bath, kitchen, gas-log fireplace, plus dedicated utilities. Ideal for guests or rental income. Visitors may relax on the cottage's covered porch or stroll through conifers to a private sunset sitting area.

The compound is set on nearly 2 acres and property’s grounds have been enhanced with a newly planted orchard and numerous painterly viewing angles. There is even a wonderful level-graded ball-field above the guest cottage. The adjacent parcel houses the insulated art studio with its 2-bay high-roll-up doors, concrete floors, 200 amp electrical service AND expansive valley views, ideal for creative inspiration. The landscape showcases a nearly 300-year-old black walnut tree, along with groomed summer-flowing spaces, and natural butterfly and bee gardens.

This home blends historic charm with completely updated modern conveniences, including 5G fiber optic connectivity. 280 feet from the school bus stop, 5 minutes from downtown Delhi, 12 miles from Oneonta, and 2.5 hours from NYC, this property offers privacy while fostering creativity and personal growth. Experience the wonders of Ayer House in Meredith Square.