Welcome to this country-chic, period charmer in the quaint, little Hudson River village of Athens, NY, across the river from historic Hudson and just north of Catskill. Built circa 1880, 36 N Franklin has been lovingly updated and is well situated on a wide, sunny lot off a quiet side street in the heart of the village. A beautiful, new, modern eat-in, chef's kitchen with custom, soft-close cabinetry and stainless steel appliances was added in 2022, along with floor-to-ceiling, custom closets for the primary bed. 2023 brought a fully renovated, en suite primary bath with a two-person, glass partitioned, tiled shower + rain shower head, with washer/dryer hook-ups conveniently located right off the primary. So many smile-worthy features to mention...large, wrapping side/rear yard with separate bluestone and pea stone patios for relaxing/entertaining with family and friends...wide-plank, hardwood floors...exposed wood ceiling beams and posts...two-story, side hall staircase...exposed brick...windowed, cozy library nook at the top of the stair landing...cute front entrance portico...stately front cornice punctuated by eyebrow windows, and period corbels...and even a spacious, rear storage/potting shed. Other noteworthy upgrades include: high-efficiency, electric heat pumps for heat and AC...200-amp electric service...50-gallon electric hot water heater...new front and rear fencing and landscaping...chimney re-flashed...attic sealed and re-insulated. *Note: see our Reels for this listing on our @thetrussgroup Instagram page.