A charming timber-frame home amid woodlands in New York's Hudson Valley

A charming timber-frame home amid woodlands in New York’s Hudson Valley

Dark charred-timber house with a gabled roof and chimney, surrounded by autumn woods

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Mandra Workshop completely rebuilt this modern timber-frame home on the original stone foundation of a storm-damaged home in Patterson, a rural, verdant part of the lower Hudson Valley, New York. Called “Millhouse,” the foundation was once an early 19th-century grain gristmill, nestled along a stream that winds past the main house and studio and borders the property’s lush 1.5-acre terrain.

The 1,725-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-bathroom timber structure, with lime-washed plaster walls and wide-plank flooring, creates warm, minimal interior spaces, while large windows and outdoor living areas strengthen the connection to the surrounding woodland. The result is a residence that balances resilience, tradition, and contemporary rural design.

Charred Timber Frame Home Exterior

Front entry with a small wood stoop, black door, wall sconces, and the house number 144

Step inside the main house, where a double-volume great room centers around a wood-burning fireplace framed by beautiful wood beams and tall windows that fill the space with natural light. A sculptural staircase with a plaster finish curves to the second level and features an arched built-in niche with shelving.

Exposed Beam Dining Room

Dining room with exposed timber beams, a black wood table, and large windows onto the woods

What We Love About This Home

Charred black siding outside gives way to hand-troweled plaster, reclaimed beams, and wide pine boards inside, creating a warm, inviting feel for this timber-frame home in the Hudson Valley. Rebuilding on the stone footings of a 19th-century gristmill gives the house a wonderful history and added charm. The separate studio and gravel fire pit make the property useful in every season, not just in fall. We especially love the stream bordering the property, which makes it feel peaceful and perfect for cooling off in the summer.

Tell Us: If you could add one thing to this property, what would it be: a sauna by the stream, a bigger kitchen garden, or a second studio in the woods? Let us know in the Comments below!

Note: Be sure to check out a couple of other fabulous home tours that we have showcased here on One Kindesign in the state of New York: A historic bank barn makes for extraordinary country retreat in the Hudson Valley and Modern farmhouse renovation nestled in the picturesque Hudson Valley.

Narrow dining area with a black table, rustic ceiling beams, and a conical pendant lamp leading to the kitchen

Minimalist Kitchen with Open Shelves

Galley kitchen with white cabinetry, open shelves of wooden bowls, a gas range, and windows to the lawn

Off the great room, the kitchen features custom-built cabinetry and woodwork, abundant concealed pantry storage, a Bertazzoni range, an English-made Shaw’s sink, and beautiful Bianco Rhino marble countertops.

Kitchen range wall with floating white shelves holding ceramics, glassware, and wooden cutting boards

Open living and dining space with timber frame, pale plank floors, and a fireplace in the background

Additional main-level spaces include a dining area overlooking the back deck and gardens, several large storage closets, and a full bath with a large soaking tub and a laundry area.

Great Room with Wood-Burning Fireplace

Fireplace wall with two leather and chrome chairs, a fiddle-leaf fig, and a rust-colored rug

Living room corner with a large terracotta urn of red branches beside an arched plaster niche with pottery

Bathroom vanity with a stone vessel sink, linen skirt, and wall-mounted faucet, with a view into the living room

Wood-tread staircase beside a tall window, with a large urn of red branches against a curved plaster wall

At the top of the staircase, the second level opens onto a wide landing, ideal for a media room. The guest bedroom feels cozy and inviting, while the tranquil owner’s suite offers dreamy, sweeping views of the property.

Sitting nook with a linen-draped sofa, glossy cream artwork, and a view through a doorway into a bedroom

Vaulted Bedroom with Reclaimed Timber Beams

Vaulted bedroom with a linen-covered bed, log-style side tables, and a small window onto autumn foliage

Freestanding white tub by a sheer-curtained window with a striped towel and a beaded wooden stool

Linen curtains parted to reveal a bed and dark blue artwork beyond

Minimal bedroom with a linen-covered bed, travertine nightstands, and a dark blue painting under a vaulted ceiling

Arched doorway with a sheer cream curtain opening to a stone-floored bathroom

Moroccan Tadelakt Bathroom with Limestone Floors

Bathroom with a marble vessel sink, wall-hung toilet, arched shower wall, and a fiddle-leaf fig by large windows

The bathroom’s restrained palette includes creamy reclaimed French limestone floors, a Viola marble sink, and handcrafted Moroccan Tadelakt on the walls and shower.

Back Deck and Pea-Gravel Fire Pit by the Stream

Rear of the black timber house with a deck, outdoor dining table, stacked firewood, and wide wooden steps

The property was designed for year-round enjoyment. The spacious back deck overlooks the stream, with steps leading down to a pea-gravel fire pit nestled within the extended stone foundation of the former gristmill.

Gable end of the dark timber house with a side deck, framed by autumn woods and a wood fence

The grounds also include a large lawn, dotted with ancient trees, stone walls, and flowering bushes.

Black timber house and cabin viewed across a rocky creek bed strewn with fallen leaves

A short walking trail leads to the kitchen garden, with several wood-framed garden beds. The stream follows the property boundary and features several shallow pools, ideal for cooling off on hot summer days.

Gravel fire pit area with two Adirondack chairs and a small black cabin beside a creek

Fire pit with two dark Adirondack chairs and a log stool, with the cabin on a deck behind

Creek with a fallen log, still pool, and bright red shrubs in the autumn woods

Guest Studio Cabin with a Woodstove

Small black cabin with a covered porch, railed steps, and a glass-paned door

Nestled down a stone path from the main house, the studio overlooks the stream and surrounding woodlands and is used as a creative space and guest house. Its wraparound deck is an ideal place to relax in summer, while a woodstove keeps the interior warm and cozy in the colder months.

Long studio guest room with a wood stove, bed, record collection, and rows of windows onto the trees