National Register of Historic Places

Miller's House at Red Mills

Shawangunk, Ulster County, New York
Listed
September 25, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83001819

About this property

Bruyn Estate at Red Mills Farm (Historic Farmhouse & Guest House) or "Miller's House at Red Mills Farm" is a historic estate and farm located in Shawangunk in Ulster County, New York. Situated on just under 25 acres, Bruyn Estate has two residential dwellings totaling eight bedrooms. One 1835 Greek Revival farmhouse (3BR) on the National Register, and one newly built Log Home (5 BR; all en suite baths) made from salvaged, antique 1850s barns, surrounded by landscaped lawns and outdoor event spaces. It is on the east side of the Shawangunk Kill at the Ulster/Orange Counties line. Wallkill Avenue is north of the building with the Shawangunk Kill east of it. Bruyn Estate is a working farm with alpacas, goats, and chickens on the grounds. All custom-designed interiors and exteriors built and designed by Cristy Lee McGeehan / Cristy Lee Design have featured on Barnwood Builders, Beautiful Destinations, Cabin Chronicles, Cabin Love, Discovery Channel, DIY Network, Domino Magazine, HGTV, iTV, Mansion Global, The New York Times, WSJ, and more! The one half story frame farmhouse with a partially exposed cellar and interior end chimneys was constructed c.1835 on a site overlooking the Shawangunk Kill. The northwest facade of the five-bay center hall structure has 6/6 sashes with plain window heads and sills. The center entry, framed by pilasters which support a full entablature, has three-paned sidelights. Complete with 3BRs upstairs, formal dining, kitchen and office on the first floor, and a karaoke lounge, gym and wine cellar in the basement. Bruyn Estate at Red Mills Farm (Historic Farmhouse) is significant as a distinctive example of Greek Revival style architecture. It is also significant as a surviving component of an industrial complex originating in the eighteenth century. The architectural integrity of the house is embodied in its form, original materials, unique iron grill work, elaborate interior woodwork and door moldings. The farmhouse at Red Mills known as 'Red Mills Farm' was built c.1835 by Roe and Arminda Coleman on this site overlooking the Shawangunk Kill. The early mill site included a sawmill and gristmill which were in proximity to the miller's house (only the miller's house survives). The location allowed the miller a view of mill operations, and the height of the water in the mill could also be monitored. The sawmill and gristmill were destroyed by fire in the mid-twentieth century, leaving only remnants of a dam and mill race channel, and the existing miller's house. (The mill site is located on a separate parcel.) The log guest house is a newly built, design-forward, sumptuous home perfect for guests and entertaining. A large hearth room dominates the first floor, with an open kitchen, dining, and living spaces. Huge master BR with its own entrance on the first floor. Four en suite bedrooms upstairs, each with its own custom design. All contemporary mechanicals, including zoned heating and radiant floors as well as central air.

Location

Shawangunk, Ulster County, New York
41.62849, -74.27439

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Miller's House at Red Mills was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 25, 1983.

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Miller's House at Red Mills is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Miller's House at Red Mills is recorded as the industrial era.

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