The Gideon Reynolds Brick House once welcomed stagecoaches en route from New York to Danbury. Weary travelers were served a hearty dinner for one dollar each.
Jim and Jean Prusko, the owners of the Gideon Reynolds Brick House in Cross River, NY, have a passion for bringing fresh life and vision to beautiful old homes. In fact, this is the fourth home that they have renovated together. Drawn by the beautiful location, rich history, and abundant character, the Brick House offered the perfect opportunity to move from the home they had outgrown and launch an exciting new project.
The spaces are stunning, simultaneously classy and timeless. In many ways, they transcend “trends” which is part of the value of investing in a property like this. After all, how could exposed brick, period-correct millwork (courtesy of Nichols Woodworking), and long, breezy hallways ever not be considered “in”? There are even nooks in the brick wall that were used for baking bread back in the home’s early days.
A wooden structure that stands on the orchard included within the 5-acre property has been converted and remodeled into the ultimate entertainment destination. Maintaining its perch on a fieldstone cube, this outbuilding has been converted into a wine house, complete with storage and cooling equipment below and a finished upstairs.
We wish the Prusko family all the best with their home, and are so thankful that this historic property is in the hands of those that truly appreciate it. We are also grateful for the opportunity to play a part in its rejuvenation!
View more photos from this historic restoration projects here, and learn more about Gerety Building & Restoration's historic restoration services here.