Bask in the Natural Beauty of This Red Hook Farm Home Share This Second Empire style house was built in 1856. Photos by Gary DiMauro Real Estate Seated on almost four acres of scenic Hudson Valley farmland, this Dutchess County abode offers an abundance of space, character, and views. Description: This Dutchess County country estate is teeming with character and begging to be explored. It sits on 3.8 acres of land, with a sweeping vista of historical farms. More than 1200 acres surrounding the property and make up multi-generational crop land that is preserved and protected by Scenic Hudson. Standing on the grand porch, one is instantly transported to the mid-1850s. This home was built in Second Empire style, which was fashionable for all 19