39 Franklin Street

The thriving village of Delhi, New York offers over 100 years of architectural expression. The upright-and-wing farmhouse is a stable shape that has stood the test of time and 39 Franklin Street is one of the good ones. This classic gable-front-and-wing form has been thoughtfully updated to living standards most contemporary construction could only wish to achieve, and does so without losing the bones that make this shape so pleasing. Set on the peaceful hillside with a woodland valley view, the house is an easy walk from the West Branch of the Delaware, Delaware Academy and SUNY Delhi, and from the shops and restaurants of the county seat village. Inside, hardwood floors run through much of the home. The entrance opens into a tiled family room built around a wood-burning stove. From there, the layout unfolds into a formal dining room, a den that works well as a home office, and a living room, giving the home more distinct gathering spaces than its footprint might suggest. A custom kitchen with a propane cook stove connects through a small laundry room/mud room to the back deck. The back yard is private and pleasing, with gentle upward slope the helps catch the suns rays in the recently created Hügelkultur raised beds. The first-floor offers a full bedroom for anyone concerned about stairs. AND a full bath on the main floor has heated floors and a glass-enclosed tub and shower. Two additional bedrooms upstairs round out the sleeping quarters, giving the home flexibility for family, guests, or a home office. The mechanical updates are substantial with an air-source heat pump for efficient year-round heating and cooling, spray foam insulation has been added to retain that temperature, and newer windows and doors make for a tight fit. Updated electrical, and freshly resurfaced and painted walls throughout. Municipal water and sewer and high-speed fiber internet make for hassle-free living. Outside, the yard is large enough to feel like county, but manageable enough not to destroy your entire Saturdays. Two garden sheds for storage. This is a private backyard, but one built for use -- gardening, grilling, sitting outside -- not just for looking at. Move-in ready, thoughtfully updated, and genuinely turnkey, 39 Franklin Street offers a rare combination in the village: historic character, modern systems, and a location you can walk to everything from.