Landmark Woodstock Music Compound Where Rock Legends Like Bob Dylan and Ozzy Osbourne Shaped Their Careers for $1.5 Million
A 3.78-acre compound that was once home to a record company has hit the market for $1.49 million, decades after it helped shape stars such as Bob Dylan again Ozzy Osbourne.
Located in the iconic upstate New York neighborhood of Woodstock, the venue was built as an outpost for Bearsville Records, and over the years became the home of many music events.
Known as the Bearsville Record House, the Hudson Valley landmark built in 1893 has a main residence, guest house, and studio that is looking for an investor or artist to restore it to its former glory.
“It was built in 1873 as part of the Bearsville Record empire,” it said Jessica Brasseurwho joins the place with him Anthony D’Argenzio of the Old Hudson team at Houlihan Lawrence.
Brasseur revealed that the platform was used by a famous music manager Al Grossmanwho had his own recording studio on the property—and was frequented by many of his A-list clients.
“Grossman was a music manager Dylan, Janis Joplinagain Peter, Paul and Maryand this was his office,” he added.
“He had a place nearby that was recently sold, but that’s where he had his recording office where the artists would sign contracts. Meatloaf he signed the contract there and that’s where he met his wife, who was Al’s secretary at the time.”
The area “deeply woven into the history of American music” was converted into a recording studio in the late 1960s. It was here that many famous musicians such as Osbourne, Todd Rundgren, REM, Jeff Buckley, Dave Matthews Bandagain Phish they have started.
Located minutes from the center of Woodstock, this three-bedroom main residence has been thoughtfully modernized over the years while retaining its historic charm.
Period details that have remained intact include vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, polished bluestone floors, whitewashed walls, custom millwork, and stone fireplaces. Modern construction includes a cedar sauna, updated appliances, stylish bathrooms, and a full house automatic generator.
“The record label closed in about 1984, and it was made into this beautiful residence in about 2014,” Brasseur said.
The “spectacular” chef’s kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and stone accents.
“The kitchen is going to die,” he commented. “It’s a state of the art chef’s kitchen with a six burner Capital gas range and two ovens.
“There’s also a tin ceiling and a nice wood burning stove. It also has a Dutch door opening to a staircase with a greenhouse where you can grow herbs, which is easily accessible from the kitchen.”
Loft living room with wood stove and library living room with cedar sauna.
The primary suite has a soaking tub and custom-designed “walk-in closet.”
“It’s 500 feet frontage along Saw Kill Creek, and walking distance to Bearsville Theater restaurants and Cub Market,” added Brasseur. “What makes it different is that this place is located on almost 4 hectares but it is close to the city.”
Also found on the open Catskills property is a saltwater pool with a stone patio and outdoor kitchen, a fenced-in orchard, and raised garden beds.
The guest house has a copper roof, radiant floor heating, a propane fireplace, a kitchen, and a full bathroom with a walk-in shower.
“This property is a commercial property, so if the buyer wants to have a commercial office that will benefit the community or small shops, those types of uses will be considered,” he said.
The carport also has a copper roof.
“I think the next buyer would be an artist with connections in the industry, or even an artist in the creative world,” Brasseur said. “It could also be a small residence or a family place where you can use a guest room for older children and family members. It has such a great history, it’s a turnkey home, and it’s in a great location, so it offers a lot of possibilities.”
