1. New York
  2. Meredith
  3. 51 Saw Mill Road
$800,000

51 Saw Mill Road, Meredith, NY 13753

  • 8 beds |
  • 5 baths |
  • 3,868 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1850
  • Property Lot Size Icon1.82acre lot
  • Property Parking Icon 2 car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $207/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 29 days ago

Property Description

Welcome to Ayer House of Meredith Square. Atop the ridge btwn Susquehanna & Delaware river watersheds, this Victorian-era Grande-Dame overlooks headwaters of Ouleout Creek w spectacular valley views & unobstructed sunsets. End of town-maintained road w 5 homes, this historic property was home to Anna Ayer Fry (d. 1945). Grand 6-bd/3.5-ba 3,016 sqft main house; a 2-bd/1-ba 852 sqft guest cottage; a 20’x60’ (1,200 sqft) art studio w views & 2-bay grg. Renovations, by historic preservationists, have restored property to former grandeur. Updates incl covered stone porch (Dewitt stonework), storm windows, black metal roof (house & studio), and updated siding, finished w insulated paint. Inside, the unique architecture preserved AND updated. Twin, stacked, sunrooms restored to perfection. 1st-floor solarium offers stunning views w walk-out access to boxelder garden & orchard, while 2nd-floor, year-round sleeping porch, adjoins the primary suite. Enjoy the wonders of daily sunsets in complete privacy. Baths in the home transformed w Venetian plaster walls, porcelain & marble finishes, & Waterworks fixtures. A new 1st-floor bedroom has soaking tub next to gas-log fireplace. Kitchen, dining, & pantry reimagined, w commercial dishwasher, GE Café fridge, & an 8-burner ILVE dual-fuel range set on the reworked Dewitt stone hearth. Historic copper & iron hardware, hardwood floors, wood trim have been thoughtfully preserved. Key improvements include an updated septic system, drilled-well, and restored porches on cottage & main house. The fully restored shake-sided cottage offers 2 bedrooms, new bath, kitchen, gas-log fireplace, & dedicated utilities. Ideal for guests or rental income. Visitors relax on the cottage's covered porch or stroll thru conifers to a private sunset sitting area. On nearly 2 acres, grounds enhanced w planted orchard. Insulated art studio w 2-bay roll-up doors & valley views. Historic charm w updated modern conveniences, incl 5G fiber. 280 feet from school bus, 5 minutes from Delhi, 12 miles frm Oneonta, & 2.5 hours from NYC.

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
July 11, 2025 at 05:00AM
Listing Office:
Keller Williams Upstate NY Properties : 607-746-3000
Listing Agent:
Susan Muther : (607) 435-0470
MLS ID:
R1620602
  • General: Breakfast AreaDenSeparate/Formal Dining RoomEntrance FoyerEat-in KitchenSeparate/Formal Living RoomGuest AccommodationsGreat RoomHome OfficeKitchen IslandKitchen/Family Room ComboOtherPantrySee RemarksSecond KitchenStorageNatural WoodworkBedroom on Main LevelConvertible BedroomBath in Primary BedroomWorkshop
  • Appliances: DryerDishwasherElectric OvenElectric RangeGas OvenGas RangeGas Water HeaterRefrigeratorWasher
  • Basement: Full
  • Flooring: HardwoodVaries
  • Heating: ElectricPropaneOilBaseboardHot WaterRadiator(s)
  • Fireplace: FireplaceFireplaces: 3

This listing courtesy of Susan Muther, Keller Williams Upstate NY Properties

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Location

Schools Nearby

D

Delaware Academy Elementary School

2 Sheldon Dr, Delhi, NY, 13753

Grades KG-5

6.23 miles away

D

Delaware Academy High School

2 Sheldon Dr, Delhi, NY, 13753

Grades 6-12

6.10 miles away

D

Delaware Academy High School

2 Sheldon Dr, Delhi, NY, 13753

Grades 6-12

6.10 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.