Historic and Modern Nyack meet in this unique multi-use building. The owners created a fabulous expanded second-floor residence, taking advantage of the river views. Until recently, 49 Burd was home to the iconic Squash Blossom store, a local legend for 50 years, offering authentic Native American jewelry and crafts. It is included in the village’s Downtown Multi-use zone, offering many residential and commercial possibilities for a new owner. The mid-1800s footprint housed a saddlery, where saddles, reins, etc. were repaired for travelers who stayed at the St George Hotel across the way. The front-facing portion (including the entry hall, a charming first-floor room, the stairway, and the upstairs living room) still has the original beautiful 1800s wide-board pine floors from that period, as well as a neo-classical fireplace surround and window moldings. The antique flooring has been matched in the expanded spaces, providing a seamless transition. The first floor has a spacious hardwood-floored store space (16x36 ft) with a large display window and a separate entry. The first floor hallway leads to a full bath and two more rooms that can be used for offices or additional living spaces. Expanded in the late 1980s, the 2nd floor light-filled 2-bedroom apartment offers dramatic cathedral ceilings, Hudson River views, a chic renovated bath, large laundry closet, and lots of closet/storage space. Exposed beams from the original attic space add charm. The large deck is a great place to gaze at the river and a prime location to watch Fireworks on the Fourth in nearby Memorial Park. Owner/occupants or tenants will be one block from Memorial park or one block from Nyack’s fantastic shops, clubs and restaurants. And, they can still have a sweet, private urban backyard with access from the deck and from the first floor!
