HOW THIS OLD HUDSON CAME TO BE

Like many true love stories, this one began somewhat unexpectedly. New York City-based creative entrepreneur Anthony D’Argenzio decided to head upstate for a quick getaway to Hudson and fell hard for a fabulous, century-old fixer-upper on the outskirts of town, perfect for country weekends. But the more time he spent in the bustling river town, the clearer his vision became: The Hudson Valley was his home.

As founder of Zio and Sons, a bespoke agency for a variety of creative and design services, D’Argenzio used his style smarts and discerning taste to develop an impeccable, irresistible real estate portfolio. His first foray, an AirBnB Farmhouse, has since been joined by This Old Hudson Residences (2019), a quartet of long-term rentals that meld old-world charm with all of today’s amenities, and the French-inspired This Old Hudson Maison (2020). 

In the years since, This Old Hudson has organically built a 75k+ Instagram following, with enticing photos and captivating real estate listings, all expertly curated by D’Argenzio. The Zio and Sons and This Old Hudson brands have been featured in The New York Times, Hudson Valley Magazine, Domino, Architectural Digest, and Condé Nast Traveler. 

His burgeoning real estate business is thriving at the intersection of hard-won expertise, hyperlocal Hudson Valley knowledge and passion for helping connect people and properties.  

Anthony D’Argenzio

An entrepreneur and sought-after content creator, Anthony D’Argenzio has spent the past decade designing, styling, photographing, and staging interiors through Zio and Sons, the creative consultancy he founded in 2012. His critical eye, fine-tuned taste, and care for detail enables him to discover and maximize the potential of projects and properties. He is also a licensed real estate agent with Houlihan Lawrence, available to service all your buying and selling needs throughout the Hudson Valley.

Creative Consulting

D’Argenzio has built a renowned reputation within the design and content community through his work with emerging labels, Fortune 500 brands, and creative collaborations.

At This Old Hudson Maison, view works from his Zio and Sons Art Shop gallery, available for purchase on- site as well as listed on Chairish.com. Visit the Zio and Sons site to learn more about partnership opportunities and working with the studio.

Hillary D’Argenzio

Hillary is a Certified Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers and holds an Advanced Certificate in Wines and Spirits with the WSET. Her passion for wine has led her all over the world as both an avid traveler and wine educator. With over a decade of industry experience across restaurant, retail, and wholesale sectors, she now collaborates with wine brands to produce creative content and increase exposure. She is also the author of The Unfiltered Guide to Working in Wine, a brass tacks breakdown of the industry that’s been compared to a fascinating, funny explainer with an expert mentor. 

Anthony and Hillary welcomed a daughter, Havana, in August 2019. Her discerning design sense is already on display, according to her dad. She is also a budding oenophile, always going after mama’s wine glass.