When you decide to buy a home in Dutchess County there might be several factors to consider.
- Your needs. Do you need a one level home, such as, a ranch because you can't climb stairs or do you want a multi-level home with a bedroom on the first floor?
- Are you only interested in older homes?
- Are you looking for a house in move-in condition or are you open to a potentially large renovation project?
- Where in Dutchess County do you want to live, in a village or a rural town?
First, let us take a look at some of the older architecture to be found in Dutchess County
The Dutch houses are some of the earliest homes in the area (1650-1800) The Luykas Van Allen House (in Columbia county) is an example of a Dutch home. Because the Dutch had great influence on the Hudson Valley region these homes can be found in several counties.
ITALIANATE - 1855-1870
GREEK REVIVAL - 1825 -1855
GEORGIAN - 1700-1790
FRENCH SECOND EMPIRE - 1855-1880's
There are many other types of architecture to be found in Dutchess County however the most common are:
Here is a slide show of homes you will see in Dutchess County, the slides are just examples and are not necessarily representations of properties presently listed.
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Copyright © by Jennifer Fivelsdal, all rights reserved-Buying a house in Dutchess County NY - What type of Architecture can you expect to see - Part 8Wonderful slide show! I love the different styles .....really historic looking styles. Love it!
Hi Jennifer,
I've got to see you community one day! I'm from a Dutch family myself.
Hi Jennifer,
I've got to see you community one day! I'm from a Dutch family myself.
Sally there are many different style of homes. I have had the opportunity to list a house built in 1750 and the other extreme an ultra modern contemporary.
Lynda lots of Dutch history here; yes you should visit.
Jennifer, This is a fantastic post! I love the Hudson Valley's eclectic Architectural styles!
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