344 Peaceful Valley Rd, Canaan, NY 12029 (MLS# 246492)
$750,000
Canaan, NY 12029
MLS# 246492
Status: Closed
4 beds | 2 baths | 2910 sqft
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Property Description
Welcome to the Capt. Silvanus Brown house, a historic country home located at the crossroads of Columbia and Berkshire Counties. This remarkable 1790 Colonial home retains many of the original 18th century details including high ceilings, spacious rooms, five fireplaces, original hardware, and beautifully burnished wood floors. The residence offers an easy flow with plenty of room for friends and family. On the first floor the custom kitchen was sensitively designed to respect period authenticity and is complete with an AGA range, SubZero refrigerator, marble countertops, and ample storage space. There is also a separate dining room, gathering room with open hearth, a library/office, and two bedrooms and two full baths. On the second floor there is a spectacular family room with a
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Contract Information
Original List Price: 789000
Limited Service: No
Agent Interest: None
Current Price: $750,000
Status: Closed
List Date: 2025-05-25
Sold Price: $750,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Assess Amt: 694000
Elem School: Mary E Dardess
Middle School: Chatham Middle School
High School: Chatham High School
Taxes: 10326
Tax Year: 2025
Concessions: $15,000 inspection finding
Registry: Outside Berkshire New York
Street #: 344
Street Name: Peaceful Valley
Street Ext: Rd
State/Province: NY
Postal Code: 12029
General Property Description
Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family
Total Bathrooms: 2
Parking Spaces Type: Off Street
Sq Ft Source: Assessor
Total Rooms: 10
Total Bedrooms: 4
Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 403366
Lot Size SqFt: 403366
Sq Ft Liv Apx: 2910
Total Full Baths: 2
Year Built Apx: 1790
Acres Apx: 9.26
Remarks & Misc
Directions: Route 41 to Route 295 to left turn on County Route 5 to left turn on Peaceful Valley Rd to #344 on left.
Marketing/Headline: Historic Home at Crossroads of Berkshire and Columbia Counties
Restrict Covenants
No: 1
Appliances Incl
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Range: 1
Range Hood: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Basement
Bulk head: 1
Dirt Floor: 1
Unfinished: 1
Exterior Amenities
Barn/Stable: 1
Deck: 1
Outbuilding: 1
Deciduous Shade Trees: 1
Mature Landscaping: 1
Flood Hazard Area
No: 1
Floor
Wood: 1
Fuel
Electric: 1
Propane: 1
Garage
Detached: 1
Heat/Cool/Vent
Electric: 1
Forced Air: 1
Hot Water
Propane: 1
Lead Paint
Unk: 1
Title V
Not Applicable: 1
Underground Oil Tank
No: 1
Water
Private: 1
Well: 1
Right to Farm Comm
No: 1
Sewer
Private: 1
Building Info
Exterior Color: White
Wood Fireplace #: 5
Easement
No: 1
Survey
Yes: 1
Right of Way
No: 1
Accessibility
1st Flr Bdrm w/Bath: 1
Electric Type
200 Amp: 1
Views
Pastoral: 1
Scenic: 1
Construction
Post/Beam: 1
Roof
Asphalt Shingles: 1
Style
Colonial: 1
Post and Beam: 1
Zoning
Agricultural: 1
Residential: 1
Seller Disc
Yes: 1
Exterior Siding
Clapboard: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Financing
Conventional: 1
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2025-08-22
Under Contract Date: 2025-07-11
Contingent: No
Sold Date: 2025-08-22
Sold Price: $750,000
Property Features
Restrict Covenants: No
Title V: Not Applicable
Underground Oil Tank: No
Water: Private; Well
Sewer: Private
Easement: No
Survey: Yes
Right of Way: No
Right to Farm Comm: No
Flood Hazard Area: No
Views: Pastoral; Scenic
Electric Type: 200 Amp
Style: Colonial; Post and Beam
Accessibility: 1st Flr Bdrm w/Bath
Exterior Amenities: Barn/Stable; Deck; Outbuilding; Deciduous Shade Trees; Mature Landscaping
Appliances Incl: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Range; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Washer
Construction: Post/Beam
Exterior Siding: Clapboard
Roof: Asphalt Shingles
Basement: Bulk head; Dirt Floor; Unfinished
Floor: Wood
Garage: Detached
Fuel: Electric; Propane
Hot Water: Propane
Lead Paint: Unk
Zoning: Agricultural; Residential
Seller Disc: Yes
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Financing: Conventional
Supplements
working fireplace and two more bedrooms. Set on 9+ bucolic acres, this historic property includes a classic red barn, a vineyard, and garage. The location is ideal for enjoying the best of the region. Spend your days swimming and kayaking at nearby Queechy Lake, exploring local hiking trails, or experiencing world-class music, dance, and theater at Tanglewood, Jacob's Pillow, MacHayden summer theater, PS 21, and Barrington Stage. Indulge in fine dining at the diverse restaurants in Great Barrington, Lenox, Chatham, Hudson, and Williamstown. You can also explore local farmer's markets for fresh ingredients to create your own delicious meals to enjoy on your deck, overlooking the vineyard and barn while sipping your own organic wine
Room Information
| Room Name | Level | Length | Width | Remarks | Area |
| Mud Room | First | 7.40 | 5.30 | 39.22 | |
| Foyer | First | 19.40 | 9.50 | 184.30 | |
| Kitchen | First | 23.00 | 15.60 | 358.80 | |
| Dining Room | First | 15.00 | 13.10 | 196.50 | |
| Library | First | 10.70 | 9.20 | 98.44 | |
| Bedroom 1 | First | 19.40 | 15.00 | 291.00 | |
| Bedroom 2 | First | 19.40 | 14.60 | 283.24 | |
| Other | First | 15.30 | 10.60 | Gathering Room with hearth | 162.18 |
| Great Room | Second | 28.10 | 19.30 | 542.33 | |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | 12.50 | 10.10 | 126.25 | |
| Bedroom 4 | Second | 12.50 | 8.10 | 101.25 |
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