Originally built in 1878 as Franklin’s original bank and post office | Three bedroom, three full and two half bathroom designer-restored mixed-use landmark | 5,262 square feet | Two restored storefronts | Loft-style artist studio | Designer residence | Income-producing apartment | Four off-street parking spaces | 2 hours, 45 minutes from NYC | Asking $645,000

Built in 1878 as Franklin’s original bank and post office, this remarkable Main Street building has spent nearly 150 years at the center of village life. Thoughtfully restored by acclaimed designers Sean Scherer of Kabinett & Kammer and fashion designer/artist Gary Graham, the historic landmark has been reimagined as a one-of-a-kind live/work property that balances architectural preservation with contemporary living.

Today, the building brings together beautifully restored commercial spaces, a private residence, artist studio, and income-producing apartment beneath one roof, offering exceptional flexibility for anyone looking to combine home, business, and creative practice in one thoughtfully designed setting. Whether envisioned as a gallery, retail shop, design studio, café, or simply a remarkable place to live, 422 Main Street offers the rare opportunity to become the next steward of one of Delaware County’s most distinctive historic buildings.

Listed by Sarah Broach of Sarah Broach of The Way We Live Team at Compass and Deb Dolan of Keller Williams Upstate NY. For showings and inquiries, contact Sarah at sarah.broach@compass.com, (917) 535-1127 – and Deb at (607) 544-4062, deb-dolan@kw.com.

The building’s restored storefronts retain their original proportions and welcoming presence along Main Street, continuing a tradition of commerce that has anchored the village since 1878. Photos by Sean Scherer.

Natural light pours through oversized storefront windows into two expansive commercial spaces, where soaring 11- and 12-foot ceilings, poured concrete floors, and original architectural details create a setting equally suited to retail, gallery exhibitions, wellness practices, or creative work. Throughout, custom partitions crafted from salvaged antique windows subtly divide the interiors while preserving the openness of the original floor plan.

Outside, a newly reconstructed front porch—carefully modeled after historic photographs—restores the building’s original relationship with Main Street, creating an inviting storefront presence that feels as timeless as the village itself. Two half baths serve the commercial spaces, while an adjoining flexible storefront has previously operated as a café, antique shop, and professional office.

The private residence reflects the distinctive eye of designers Sean Scherer and Gary Graham, layering antiques, collected objects, and period-inspired details into rooms that feel both deeply personal and timeless.

Upstairs, the building shifts from public to private. One half has been transformed into a warm, inviting residence where period-inspired details and carefully selected materials create spaces that feel both historic and comfortably lived in. At its center is an English-inspired kitchen wrapped in beadboard walls and ceilings, complete with antique built-ins, a wavy-glass display cabinet, Italian ceramic farmhouse sink, Kallista brass fixtures, and premium appliances including a Dacor oven, Bosch dishwasher, and KitchenAid refrigerator.

The adjoining living and sitting rooms enjoy expansive views over Franklin and the surrounding hills, while the private bedroom wing includes a guest bedroom tucked beneath the eaves and a serene primary suite finished with Waterworks fixtures, honed marble flooring, and a tiled shower. Brass switch plates, Andersen windows, and thoughtfully chosen period details continue throughout, creating interiors that honor the building’s history without feeling precious.

Flooded with natural light and framed by ten-foot ceilings, the second-floor studio was designed as a creative workspace, offering the flexibility to continue as an atelier, artist’s studio, or expansive home office.

The opposite wing of the second floor is currently configured as a dramatic loft-style atelier, where ten-foot ceilings and oversized windows flood the studio with natural light throughout the day. Originally designed as a fashion studio, the space offers endless flexibility for painters, designers, makers, photographers, architects, or anyone seeking an inspiring place to work close to home.

Additional flexibility continues on the first floor, where a spacious one-bedroom apartment with an established rental history provides supplemental income or guest accommodations. A private owner’s entrance, interior connection between the residential and commercial spaces, generous storage, and four off-street parking spaces make the building as practical as it is distinctive, allowing multiple uses to coexist comfortably under one historic roof.

Together, the storefronts, residence, studio, and apartment create a property unlike almost anything else on the market—one that feels equally suited to opening a business, pursuing creative work, welcoming guests, or simply enjoying life in one of the Catskills’ most charming villages.

Aerial view of Franklin’s historic village center, where nineteenth-century architecture, independent businesses, and rolling Delaware County hills come together to create one of the western Catskills’ most charming small towns.

Set in the western Catskills, Franklin has quietly become a destination for artists, designers, antique dealers, and creative entrepreneurs drawn to its historic Main Street and strong sense of community. Independent shops, cafés, galleries, and beautifully preserved nineteenth-century buildings give the village an enduring character, while the surrounding hills, farms, and winding country roads offer countless opportunities to explore Delaware County at a slower pace.

Nearby Delhi and Oneonta provide restaurants, grocery stores, and everyday conveniences, while the region’s rivers, hiking trails, and scenic backroads make this corner of the Catskills a year-round destination. Just under three hours from New York City, Franklin continues to attract those looking for space to create, build community, and embrace a quieter way of living.