HGTV designer Cristy Lee McGeehan and her husband and business partner, Colan, are hitting the open road and selling their beloved “House of Life,” a landmarked property in New York’s Hudson Valley that has been featured on the channel.
The two-property Bruyn Estate, on 25-plus acres in the hamlet of Pine Bush, will head to auction next week, according to Concierge Auctions, which is handling the no-reserve sale. Bidding opens on Wednesday and will run through April 17. Concierge expects the starting bids to be between $500,000 and $1.25 million.
The couple bought the property in 2013 to host their family and friends, and quickly made ties within the community, the owners said. They paid less than $400,000 at the time, records show, and have since renovated and rebuilt the property themselves.
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“It is such a special property and the auction route is the only way to not only go national but global as well,” said Cristy Lee McGeehan, who said they’re selling the home to be closer to family. The home is also listed for sale for $1.75 million, hitting the market earlier this month.
The main farmhouse is a restored 1835 Greek Revival home on the National Register of Historic Places. It spans 2,518 square feet and includes three bedrooms, and two and a half bathrooms, according to Concierge Auctions.
The modernized farmhouse is full of pops of color and design intrigue, whether it’s the bright green and black wallpaper behind the TV in the family room, the light purple fluffy chairs in the living area or the painted window sills in the bedrooms.
The kitchen is simple and clean, with bright white throughout, as seen in the appliances, an overhead light that presents as a piece of art and the counters and table tops. The walnut ceiling in the kitchen echoes the adjacent outdoor area, a secluded haven with a fire pit.
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The bedroom and bathrooms are upstairs and stay on theme with the rest of the house. The bathrooms have an antique feel, while also holding modern fixtures like a walk-in shower, soaking tub and funky mirrors. The bedrooms are simple while also incorporating pops of color or textured wallpaper.
“The house has such a soul and we didn’t want to do anything that would compromise the significance or feel,” she said. “It is modern but feels all-encompassing, kind of like the property.”
The property also includes a glammed-up log cabin consisting of 2,600 square feet, five bedrooms, four full bathrooms and two partial bathrooms.
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The main floor is an open space that combines the kitchen, dining and living areas, with exposed wood beams running the length of the open space, pops of natural light and color throughout. Also located on the first floor, the primary bedroom has its own private entrance.
The rest of the en-suite bedrooms are located on the top floor. Throughout the cabin, the patterned wallpaper and rugs provide a modern feel with splashes of bright color to bring each room together.
The decor across both homes creates a rustic and contemporary feel that
Colan McGeehan described as “anthropology meets rock ‘n’ roll.”
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“The coolest thing with her design was that she wanted to bring together the family and friend community aspect, the animals, and having fun and relaxing,” he said.
The home’s outdoor amenities include a hot tub, fire pit, a patio, grilling area and 10 parking spaces. It is also equipped with a barn, a chicken coop, a stable and a shed.