Van Horne House

The Van Horne House, an authentic Federal located in the heart of Van
Hornesville, was built c. 1800-1802. It was purchased in 1922 by Owen D.
Young, Chairman of General Electric Company, and restored and renovated from 1922-1928. His daughter, Josephine Young Case, and her husband Everett Needham Case, the first President of Colgate University, cherished Van Horne House for sixty years. This ±3,500 SF homestead on ±10.2 acres of manicured lawns, mature flower gardens, shade trees, and forest invites you to relax in luxury. Its original details have been beautifully restored, including 6/6 windows, built-ins, six fireplaces, fine moldings, and hardwood floors. The main floor features front to back formal entry hall, open staircase, coat closet, and powder room, formal living room with Federal fireplace, built-in shelving, and double French doors leading to a flagstone patio, formal dining room with Federal fireplace, and comfortable den. Modern fully applianced kitchen with antique Andes cookstove, and walk-in pantry. Upstairs are four spacious bedrooms, three with fireplaces, large closets, linen closet, and two full baths. In 1966, the Library, a well-loved and used family room, was moved from Owen D. Young’s mother’s house. This light filled room features tall windows, abundant bookshelves, and fireplace. As you walk through the house, you can sense the history of days gone by. This property is your opportunity to live in the idyllic hamlet of Van Hornesville, yet experience privacy of an executive estate. Detached two-car garage, and 37×20 barn. Easy access to Cooperstown, Utica, Albany, US 20, and NYS Thruway. 3-1/2 hours to New York City.