Restored 18th century farmhouse with serene views of the Adirondack Mountains

Historic farmhouse restoration with dark gray siding, stone addition, and warm wood entry door in New York

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Balzer & Tuck Architecture has reimagined this 18th-century farmhouse for modern family living, set amid rolling pastures in Saratoga Springs, Upstate New York. Boasting magnificent views of the Adirondack Mountains, this award-winning home blends historic character with modern luxury. Originally built in the late 1700s, this Vermont home was meticulously relocated and restored.

The original pole barn was disassembled to make way for a spacious addition, perfect for a couple’s retirement and family visits. The main structure was thoughtfully renovated and expanded to preserve its heritage while adapting to today’s active family lifestyle. Combining historic charm with modern comfort, the home features original beams, airy rooms, and a welcoming great room with a hearth.

DESIGN DETAILS

ARCHITECT Balzer & Tuck Architecture
BUILDER Teakwood Builders
INTERIOR DESIGN JHC Interiors
CABINETRY Housewright Cabinetry
ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING DESIGNER Nelson Reeds ALD
WINDOWS Anderson Windows & Doors

Aerial view of restored 18th century farmhouse complex with barn, stone addition, and sweeping green lawns

Set on a working thoroughbred horse farm, the property offers rolling pastures and well-kept stables. This unique home beautifully blends past and present amid a stunning landscape.

Equestrian Style Entry

Farmhouse entry foyer with equestrian toile wallpaper, patterned cement tile floor, warm wood front door, and black dresser

The equestrian spirit of the property weaves through every detail, from the hunting toile wallpaper in the foyer and the large-scale horse racing painting in the sitting room, to the leather D-ring cabinet pulls and the mudroom designed with the practicality of someone who horseback rides.

Cozy Sitting Room

Cozy sitting room with exposed ceiling beams, charcoal sofa, wood paneling, and toile wallpaper alcove

What We Love About This Home

What we love most is how seamlessly this home honors its history, from the original beams and brick to the speakeasy bar and a golf simulator, in a way that feels completely natural. The equestrian influences running through the interior design scheme give the whole home a cohesive personality that goes well beyond decoration. Overall, it’s wonderful to see this historic home so lovingly restored and beautifully brought to life.

Tell Us: Which space in this 18th-century farmhouse would you most want to spend time in, the soaring great room, the kitchen, or that incredible lower level? Share your thoughts in the Comments below!

Note: Be sure to check out a couple of other wonderful home tours that we have featured here on One Kindesign in upstate New York: An historic farmhouse in upstate New York gets a beautiful facelift and A glorious historic farmhouse preservation in the New York countryside.

Great Room With a Soaring Ceiling

Great room with soaring stone fireplace, exposed timber beams, green leather sofas, and floor-to-ceiling windows

The great room is at the heart of this stunning post-and-beam barn conversion, featuring soaring timber frames rising to a cathedral ceiling lined with reclaimed boards, anchored by a floor-to-ceiling fieldstone fireplace and a wagon-wheel chandelier. Wide plank hardwood floors run throughout, while a curved oak staircase with an iron balustrade connects the levels.

Double-height barn great room with original timber frame, wagon wheel chandelier, stone fireplace, and open loft above

A Gourmet Kitchen

Farmhouse kitchen with sage green cabinetry, walnut island, white marble countertop, coffered ceiling, and reclaimed beams

The gourmet kitchen features sage green cabinetry, a carved-stone range hood, a walnut island with a white marble countertop, and soapstone perimeter counters, and original timber beams.

Large farmhouse kitchen with white marble island, sage cabinetry, glass pendant lights, and farmhouse sink

Kitchen range wall with stone hood surround, hexagonal tile backsplash, professional range, and open wood shelving

Farmhouse kitchen showing soapstone perimeter counters, sage cabinetry, stone hood, and walnut island with white marble top

A Formal Dining Room

Dining room with coffered ceiling, ornate pendant chandelier, dark wood chairs, patterned rug, and garden views through large windows

Close-up of walnut cabinet drawer with polished nickel and leather D-ring pull hardware detail

Built-in home bar with dark cabinetry, arched walnut glass doors, gold-veined marble countertop, and wine fridge

An Elegant Curved Staircase

Curved oak staircase with iron balustrade, reclaimed timber beams, and wide plank hardwood floors

State-Of-The-Art Home Gym

Upper hallway of restored barn with original timber frame, oak railings, and steel-framed gym beyond

A state-of-the-art home gym with switchable smart glass overlooks the pastoral grounds.

Owner’s Bedroom Suite

Primary bathroom vanity with walnut double vanity, marble countertop, black and white patterned tile floor, and exposed timber beams

The owner’s suite features a stunning bathroom with a freestanding soaking tub raised on a pine platform, flanked by an exposed brick wall and a bold black and white patterned tile floor. The property also offers elegant guest quarters and a whimsical bunk room for grandchildren.

Primary bathroom with black freestanding soaking tub on raised wood platform, exposed brick wall, and patterned tile floor

A Whimsical Bunk Bedroom

Children's bunk room with four built-in white loft beds, exposed timber beams, and hardwood floors

Kids bathroom with dual white vanities, soapstone countertops, round wood mirrors, and industrial wall sconces

Lower-Level Entertainment & Relaxation

Lower level entertainment room with golf simulator, pool table, bar seating, and adjacent speakeasy bar

Downstairs, the finished lower level is an entertainer’s dream, featuring a golf simulator, a shuffleboard table, a pool table, and a custom speakeasy bar with tartan booth seating and a disco ball, as well as a stone whiskey cellar with arched doorways and a dedicated wine room. There is also a home theater and a spa, creating a versatile and welcoming space for family, entertainment, and relaxation.

Moody speakeasy bar with tartan booth seating, disco ball pendant, black tile floor, and mirrored bar behind

Lower level game room with shuffleboard, leather sofas, golf simulator screen, and barn door details

Reading nook with tufted leather chair and ottoman, large equestrian painting, and steel-framed glass doors to golf simulator

Stone wine cellar and whiskey bar with reclaimed wood shelving, slate tile floor, and arched stone doorways

Equestrian Inspired Mudroom

Mudroom with dark stained wood lockers, cast iron utility sink, botanical wallpaper, and patterned tile floor

A Functional Laundry Room

Laundry room with sage green cabinetry, butcher block countertop, brick floor, and original barn door

Restored colonial farmhouse with dark navy siding, white entry door, and attached barn at sunset

Outdoor living is equally considered, with a brick-surround pool, cutting garden, pickleball court, and a charming carriage house wrapped in cottage gardens.

Charming carriage house with cream siding, flower boxes, and cottage gardens in full bloom