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Speechless Sunday - Locust Grove Another Hudson Valley Historic Site

By Jennifer Fivelsdal

Real Estate Broker/Owner with JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 10491201242

January 24, 2010 12:01 PM

Locust Grove Poughkeepsie NY

Hudson Valley Historic Site Locust Grove

Locust Grove

Locust Grove is one of the many wonderful historic sites to be found in the Hudson Valley. This lovely estate is located in the town of Poughkeepsie, and sits high above the Hudson River.

This property was purchased in 1851 by Samuel F. B. Morse who was inventor of the Morse Code. After purchasing the property Morse worked with renowned architect Alexander Jackson Davis to transform the house into an Italianate Villa. The Tuscan Tower provided wonderful views of the Catskills and Hudson River as well as of the many beautiful gardens.

Locust Grove is listed on the National Historic Landmark, and today the site is open to the public for tours and a popular wedding destination.

Jennifer Fivelsdal- Associate Broker- Keller Williams Realty Team - 845-758-6842- jennifer@jfivehomes.com and www.jfivehomes.com

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Joan Whitebook

BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH

Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Jennifer -- this is a very beautiful home. I can see why it is one the national register. I would love to take a tour of this home. Nice photos and very interesting.

Jan 24, 2010 03:21 PM

Steve Hoffacker

Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL

Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Jennifer,

Isn't that an attractive home? Your pictures of the home give it that look of grandeur. :)

Steve

Jan 24, 2010 03:42 PM

Guy Thomas

WR Starkey Mortgage - Colorado Springs, CO

Jennifer, that looks like an intersting property with the woods surrounding it. It appears ot be kept in pretty good shape for as long as it has been standing.

Jan 24, 2010 05:14 PM

Jennifer Fivelsdal

JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY

Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Robert Thank you.

Marchel the weddings are usually outdoors. There are beautiful gardens and the visitors center has facilities that could be used. Here is a link to weddings at Locust Grove

Jan 24, 2010 09:17 PM

Jennifer Fivelsdal

JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY

Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Diane it is a beautiful setting. Most of the historic homes are kept the way they were, so you might have to do a lot of walking.

Steve That is exactly how I feel.

Tony and Darcy I do too. I look forward to reading about places I have not visited.

Jan 24, 2010 09:26 PM

Jennifer Fivelsdal

JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY

Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Maria I will move it from one of the other groups and add it to your group, yours looks like a great fit.

George I can see why anyone would have wanted to own this place, great vistas. Now you have me dreaming of having tea in the towers...:)

Joan If you decide to come this way let me know I would love to accompany you on a tour od a few of the historic sites.

Jan 24, 2010 09:32 PM

Jennifer Fivelsdal

JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY

Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Steve it really is. The property is especially pretty during the spring and summer because of the garden.

Guy it is kept well. Many tourist visit this property.

A nice tour in the Poughkeepsie Hyde Park area would be: Locust Grove, FDR Library, Vanderbilt Mansion, Mills Mansion.

Jan 24, 2010 09:38 PM

Diane Williams

Pell City, AL

Jennifer, I just love history, thanks for sharing it with some nice pic's.

Jan 24, 2010 11:48 PM

Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty

Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL

Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

I want to see this one in person. One day I will get to New York but before I go I am checking your blog for sites to visit!

Jan 25, 2010 01:11 AM

Charlottesville Solutions

Charlottesville Solutions - Charlottesville, VA

What a fine place. Would love to see the inside!

your friend in Charlottesville Virginia!

Jan 25, 2010 04:52 AM

Lora "Leah" Stern 914-772-4528

Coldwell Banker, 170 N Main Street, New City NY 10956 - New City, NY

Real Estate Salesperson

Jennifer, I've visited most of the historic homes in the area. The gardens as well as the homes are a delight to see, especially in the spring.

Jan 25, 2010 07:29 AM

Leesa Finley

RED Properties - Wake Forest, NC

RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate

Oh my gosh, Jennifer - that is a VERY impressive home! I bet the weddings there are simply gorgeous! Thanks for sharing the picture and the history.

Wake Forest NC House Chick

Jan 25, 2010 09:27 AM

Debi Boucher

Real Estate Showcase Photography - Woodland Park, CO

"Realtor Showcase" - Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours

What a majestic old building! thanks for providing the history. I was married in a wonderful historical old home - and it was fabulous!

Debi

Jan 25, 2010 10:37 AM

Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan

Samson Properties - Bowie, MD

I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

I wouldn't mind having this one for a house. Picture looks gorgerous Jennifer. You always do a wonderful job taking good pictures and posting them here. Thanks for sharing. Great post.

Jan 25, 2010 11:02 AM

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Jennifer - See that room over the front door? I could call that room home anytime - no problem:-) Wonderful architecture!

Jan 25, 2010 12:34 PM

Stephen Kappre

KW Hometown - Mantua, NJ

Helping You Home

Looks like it could be a nice bed and breakfast - good to know it is well kept. Just around the corner from me is supposedly one of the oldest log cabins in the country. Gee maybe I should go take some pictures!! ;)

Jan 25, 2010 01:57 PM

Maria Morton

Platinum Realty - Kansas City, MO

Kansas City Real Estate 816-560-3758

Jennifer, thanks for adding your post to the Architecturallly Interesting Group where it is now featured!

Jan 26, 2010 01:59 AM

Ray Saenz

Exit Realty Laredo - Laredo, TX

Homes for Sale in Laredo, TX - Texas, Realtor

Jennifer,
Woooohooooooooooo those are awesome pictures :) people love from the localism like these ones :) interesting frame !

Jan 26, 2010 01:48 PM

Gita Bantwal

RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA

REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Jennifer, Thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures. I love to see historic homes.

Jan 27, 2010 09:24 PM

Lottie Kendall

Compass - San Francisco, CA

Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Jennifer, what an interesting house, and so very different from what we have here in California. I've sent it to my husband, who grew up in New York State and loves local history.

Feb 01, 2010 03:14 PM