73 N Second StreetHudson, NY 12534

You won't want to miss this! An incredible chance for you to own a truly incomparable, turn-key propertyoverlooking the Majestic Hudson River andsteps from bustling Warren Street in Hudson recently called the coolest small town in America. With new, design-minded boutique hotels and restaurants opening, and historic architecture being restored, Hudson is giving a warm welcome to a new culture of luxury seeking buyers. This 8,000 SF former Romanesque-style Church known as The Abbey offers 30 ft-high ceilings, a stylish, two floors of lovingly renovated open space and scenic views of the River from the terrace. Picture this as the most unique and incredible house in Hudson for you and your family! Or imagine it as a music production studio, (the acoustics are professional grade), an art center complex, Zen meditation hall, performance space or food television studio, the possibilities are endless. In 2016 the current owner undertook a gut-renovation with a state-of-the art HVAC system, surface upgrades and meticulous preservation of key historic details. The lower level features a sprawling professional chef's kitchen with Blue Star appliances and a center island that seats 8. Adjacent is a spacious dining space bracketed by original columns of wood and native stone. The main floor is a contemporary re-imagining of the elegant, multi-use sanctuary space with its original glass pendant lights and choir loft an ideal private VIP gathering space. The decorative abstract stained-glass windows have been reinforced and laminated with top grade Lexan protective treatment. One full bath and 2 powder rooms are fashioned with beautiful details. A spacious deck has heavenly views of the Hudson River The nearly 1-acre property includes a vegetable garden, gorgeous mature trees and custom brick lower terrace perfect for a fire pit and gatherings. Steps from Amtrak train to NYC and half hour to Albany International Airport.