Hirondelle Farm

This historic vineyard estate spans nearly 14 acres in the heart of the Finger Lakes wine region, featuring this classic New York State Greek Revival home. A rare offering, it seamlessly combines mid-19th century architecture with modern luxury, featuring 8 acres of thriving Baco Noir grapes and a legacy deeply tied to the region's rich winemaking history.

The home's classic design highlights 10-foot ceilings, a graceful double parlor, an interior central staircase, and oversized windows that flood every room with natural light. Thoughtfully expanded around 2000, the residence gained more than 1,000 square feet, including a spacious open kitchen, dining, and entertaining area on the first floor, along with an expansive primary suite on the second. The original structure was fully insulated and upgraded with modern electrical systems, mechanicals, and windows, preserving its historic charm while delivering contemporary comfort.

Outdoors, multiple stone terraces and a covered porch invite you to enjoy views of the vineyard and natural landscape. With fresh exterior paint, a new roof, and seamlessly integrated new space, the estate makes an unforgettable first impression.

Hirondelle Farm is located just seven miles north of Hammondsport (hammondsport.org), a village celebrated as the "Coolest Small Town in America" and recently placed on the New York historic register. Nestled among vineyards overlooking Keuka Lake, the area offers a vibrant mix of award-winning wineries, distilleries, and breweries along the renowned Keuka Wine Trail (keukawinetrail.com), making it a true destination for wine country living.

The estate's grapes are crafted locally into a highly rated red wine, which has scored 91 out of 100 points. With a medium body, bright acidity, and dark, fruity tones, the wine pairs beautifully with a wide range of savory dishes. Visitors can sample the Hirondelle Farm vintage at Heron Hill Winery in Hammondsport.

The history of Hirondelle Farm is inseparable from the story of Finger Lakes winemaking. The region's first vineyards were planted in 1831 along the west side of Keuka Lake, and by 1860 the Pleasant Valley Wine Company, the first bonded winery in the United States (U.S. Bonded #1), was established just south of Hammondsport. Its renowned Great Western sparkling wine became the first American wine to win international awards in Vienna, Paris, and Brussels in the late 1870s, solidifying the Finger Lakes' place on the world wine stage.