A Mission-style building built in 1889 as an Amtrak train station in Bloomingburg, New York was repurposed and preserved. With the tracks removed, the building was turned into a gorgeous private home and is now for sale priced at $895,000.
The repurposed train station is measured at 3,449 square feet with an added wing devoted to a luxurious primary suite. The former waiting room with its original two-sided fireplace in now a spacious living room and the ticket office on the other side of the fireplace serves as a home office.
The gorgeous home has five bedrooms, three bathrooms, a large dine-in kitchen, arched doorways, custom wrought iron entry door displaying the O&W logo, Turkish bird bath sink, floors of mosaic stone, embossed terracotta tiles, and oak, cabinetry of white oak and cherry wood, stained glass, and the incorporation of original railroad ties and spikes into exterior walkways.
The listing agent of the train station that is turned into a home is Beryl Oles of Global Property Systems in White Plains, New York.
The beautiful train staion turned into a private home has gorgeous red clay tile roofs that go quite well with the earthy beige tone of the exterior walls. This view also features the balcony of the second level. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This charming door has antique wooden frames paired with an intricate wrought iron design on its frosted glass panel. It is is then complemented by the beautiful beige wall with creeping plants and antique wall-mounted lamps. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This hall shows the beautifully preserved staircase of the train station topped with an elegant pendant light. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The lovely living room of the house has a large sofa adorned with a an antique lighting structure that stands from the hardwood flooring reaching to the beige ceiling. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This spacious and charming living room has a large L-shaped beige sectional sofa partnered with a warm earthy red fireplace. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a gorgeous and homey kitchen with a U-shaped peninsula that has wooden cabinetry topped by a pan rack hanging from the ceiling. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This charming kitchen has its own stone fireplace that stands out against the beige walls and ceiling adorned with green moldings. The fireplace matches well with the terracotta flooring tiles. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The primary bedroom has a wide floor space fitted with dark hardwood flooring brightened by the large sliding glass doors across from the wooden sleigh bed. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This simple bedroom has patterned wallpaper adorned with a wall-mounted artwork above the bed that was placed against the wall next to a red area rug of the hardwood flooring. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This other bedroom has a cozy and warm embrace feel to its cove ceiling with yellow lighting to augment the beige tone that matches perfectly with the two wooden dressers flanking the bed. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The bathroom has a freestanding white bathtub placed in a cozy alcove with a large window and topped with a crystal lighting. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the glass enclosed shower area of the primary bedroom with lovely frosted glass panels adorned with plant-like designs. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is quite an elegant bathroom with its patterned walls, yellow wall-mounted lamps and the bathtub that is inlaid on the far wall with the same tone as the walls. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The sink of this bathroom has a wooden antique vanity with its original logo paint still on it. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This lovely birdbath sink is paired with patterned blue tiles and an arch giving it a Mediterranean vibe. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is home office with a couple of work areas on either side of the room. One has a built-in wooden desk with floating cabinets above and on the other is a small station by the window. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This beautiful outdoor dining area is just beyond the gorgeous arches of the house. It has an outdoor metal dining set under a big umbrella on a terracotta brick flooring. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This side of the grounds shows the beautiful and simple landscaping applied to the house. There is a large lawn of well-maintained grass bordered by tall trees. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the aerial view of the house wherein you can appreciate more the charming earthy quality of the house complemented by the vibrant green lawn of grass surrounding the house. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
All over the country history buffs, railroad aficionados and clever town governments have realized the historic value of preserving a part of the country’s railroad history by restoring the railroad depots abandoned when Congress created Amtrak in 1970 in an effort to revitalize train travel.
Small town stations where Amtrak and freight still passes through but no longer stops, have been turned into town halls and rail museums while cities have been repurposing them into event centers, large weekly farmers’ markets and concert venues.
However, one of the most interesting stations where tracks no longer exist, has been turned into a glamorous and much loved private home with its owners being equally conscientious about preserving the historical details and craftsmanship of 1889 when the Mission Style building was constructed in Bloomingburg, New York.
Originally owned by the Ontario & Western Railroad, the depot was a popular stop for visitors from New York City to visit the resorts that existed in the Sullivan County area a century earlier. The depot now sits on almost four acres including one of the railroad company’s original tunnels which was blasted through the mountain and was completed in 1871, taking three years to construct.
The depot was abandoned in 1957 and was purchased by the owners fifteen years ago as and empty shell and began their detailed restoration. Some of the original materials were found strewn on the land and brought into the project.
Now the depot home has 3,449 square feet of living space with an added wing devoted to a luxurious primary suite. The former waiting room with its original two-sided fireplace in now a spacious living room and the ticket office on the other side of the fireplace serves as a home office. The original station primary’s living quarters is now the bedroom wing.
There are five bedrooms and three baths including the primary suite. Especially notable are the original arched doorways with the custom wrought iron entry door displaying the O&W logo, the Turkish bird bath sink, floors of mosaic stone, embossed terracotta tiles, and oak, cabinetry of white oak and cherry wood, stained glass, and the incorporation of original railroad ties and spikes into exterior walkways.
The kitchen is large with breakfast bar and dining area with an old world look and 21st century amenities.
Exceptional Ontario & Western train depot turned elegant private home in Bloomingburg, New York is now on the market priced at $895,000. The listing agent is Beryl Oles of Global Property Systems, White Plains, New York.
