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The Hulbert Atelier at The Porch A Historic Catskills Compound with Creative Lineage & Proven Income Built circa 1890 as A.L. Hulbert's general store, this Halcottsville landmark anchored daily life in the Catskills' early resort era - supplying farmers, summer boarders, and rail travelers. Over time, the building transitioned into a private residence, later known locally as the Alberta MacDonald home. Today, under the stewardship of fashion photographer Donald McPherson, the property has entered a new chapter - reimagined as the micro-resort known as The Porch, a thoughtful intersection of design, lifestyle, and income, shaped by a unique and creative sensibility. The main house is beautifully curated without feeling overdone - a balance of historic character and stylish, updates. There is a natural ease to the way the home lives, with rooms that feel connected, warm, and quietly refined. A separate bungalow/guest-house offers flexibility for hosting or continued income, supported by a strong and established Airbnb history. Immediate usability for both lifestyle buyers and investors. A dedicated gallery space introduces a very rare and compelling dimension, well-suited for creative work, small gatherings, or simply as an inspiring extension of the home. Outside, the property reveals itself as both beautiful and functional. Fully fenced with classic cedar post-and-rail and agriculturally zoned, it includes an open meadow, a mature orchard, and a striking three-story barn with underground utilities (and a chandelier). Currently home to goats and a miniature horse, the setting lends itself naturally to hobby farming or a more expansive compound vision. And then there's the location - genuinely cinematic. Just across the street, a small bridge passes over a waterfall, leading directly to Susan's Pleasant Pheasant Farm, where kayaking, biking, and afternoons on Lake Wawaka become part of everyday life. From the property, you'll take in mountain and village views, along with a front-row perspective of the lake. Municipal water and sewer offer rare convenience within a historic hamlet setting that is particularly appealing for those considering expanded or commercial uses Proximity to the Pakatakan Round Barn Farmers Market and Belleayre and Plattekill Mountains ensures year-round enjoyment. Zoning approvals allow for a range of additional uses, including gallery, retail, or hybrid concepts, further expanding the property's potential. A rare opportunity (and one that is increasingly hard to replicate) to own a turnkey Catskills property that combines history, design, income, and land--offered in one of the region's most distinctive settings.
Courtesy: The Catskill Dream Team
917-558-0447
The Sanctuary House Set in the heart of Halcottsville--one of the Catskills' most picturesque and historically intact hamlet - this former church at 422 Halcottsville Road offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of the region's architectural and cultural legacy. Believed to date to the late 19th century, the building reflects the era when Halcottsville thrived as a vibrant railroad village, serving both local residents and summer visitors drawn to the mountains. Inside, the structure retains its most defining features: soaring ceilings, original volume, and intact stained glass that fills the space with filtered light throughout the day. The open sanctuary layout creates an immediate sense of scale and possibility, whether preserved as a gathering space, studio, or reimagined into a truly one-of-a-kind residence. The possibility to connect to public sewer and water help simplify a transition The property is currently without a kitchen or full bathroom, offering a blank canvas for the next steward to design with intention. Its layout and proportions lend themselves equally well to a dramatic single-family conversion, creative workspace, or boutique hospitality use. Positioned just moments from Lake Wawaka (but totally out of any flood zone) and directly adjacent to the Hulbert Atelier at The Porch - a thoughtfully restored micro-resort with strong income history - the property presents a compelling opportunity on its own or as part of a larger Catskills compound. For buyers seeking something increasingly rare and difficult to replicate, this is a chance to carry forward a piece of local history while shaping its next chapter.
Halcottsville is located in New York. Halcottsville, New York has a population of 48. Halcottsville is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 100% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 21.88%.
The median household income for the surrounding county is $52,757 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Halcottsville is 43.6 years.
The average high temperature in July is 78.1 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 10.5 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 45.2 inches per year, with 58.4 inches of snow per year.
