Paul Wesley Arndt's Woodstock home and studio list for $4.6M
Late artist Paul Wesley Arndt's former Woodstock home and studio—a seven-bedroom compound he built in the mid-1920s on Library Lane—is on the market for $4.6 million. The late American painter, one of the Woodstock Impressionists, created both the stone main residence and his separate artist's studio on the secluded Catskills grounds.
Key Takeaways
- Paul Wesley Arndt, a Woodstock Impressionist painter, built the stone house and studio in 1925 on Library Lane.
- The seven-bedroom spread spans a four-bedroom main house and a three-bedroom guest cottage that was once his studio.
- Set on more than 1.5 acres, the compound is listed for $4.6 million with Raj Kumar of Four Seasons International Realty.
- Period details remain throughout, including exposed beams, wide-plank floors, and an original stone fireplace.
- The property sits a five-minute walk from downtown Woodstock and under two hours from New York City.
A century-old artist compound returning to the market is always a headline in the Luxury Real Estate & Dream Homes world—and this one carries real cultural weight. Robb Report notes that Arndt was part of a circle of painters, many of them neighbors and frequent guests at his renowned gatherings on Library Lane.
Who Was Late Artist Paul Wesley Arndt?
Paul Wesley Arndt was a late American painter and one of the Woodstock Impressionists who worked in the New York mountain town throughout the early 1900s. He captured Woodstock unlike almost anyone else, creating landscapes of snow-covered streams and winding roads in splendid detail.
Paintings were not his only legacy upstate. In 1925, Arndt built a stone house and artist's studio on Woodstock's Library Lane, establishing a retreat that still reflects the town's deep creative roots.
What Makes the Woodstock Compound Special?
The serene retreat sits on over an acre and a half of land that looks worthy of the canvas. A four-bedroom, two-bathroom main house sits adjacent to a three-bedroom guest cottage that was once Arndt's studio—seven bedrooms in total across the spread.
The gardens, brought to life over several years by landscape architect Michael Trapp, are dotted with dogwood trees, magnolias, forsythia, and viburnum. Press materials describe the grounds as an impressionist's dream, framing the historic structures with lush, layered plantings.
What Is Inside the Stone House and Artist's Cottage?
Classic Dutch doors open into the stone house, where exposed beams soar above the living room's original wide-plank wood floors and stone fireplace. The nearby kitchen showcases Siberian elm countertops, a backsplash of Cle tiles, and Viking appliances.
Further in lies a dining room and a bedroom, while three additional beds with leafy views spread across the upper level. The primary suite includes a renovated bathroom with dual sinks and a soaking tub.
Outside, a stone-finished patio includes an al fresco dining area covered by a pergola. A gravel path leads to the artist's cottage, where soaring ceilings, an original fireplace, and a massive picture window overlook 100-year-old oaks.
Contemporary touches appear in the cottage too, including skylights and a Venetian-plastered bathroom by artist Anthony Chase. A screened-in porch with cathedral-style ceilings offers yet more scenic vistas.
Where Is the Property Located?
The compound is a five-minute walk to downtown Woodstock and under two hours from New York City. The Woodstock Tennis Club and the Big Deep swimming area are nearby, as are the town's farmer's market and the Ashokan Reservoir.
The $4.6 million listing is now available with Raj Kumar of Four Seasons International Realty. For buyers chasing history, studio space, and Catskills charm in one package, late artist Paul Wesley Arndt's Library Lane legacy is hard to match.