In Millbrook, New York, a sprawling 185-acre estate is looking for its next steward after over 40 years in one family. The property has an intriguing history, especially around the 1920s when steel magnate Andrew Carnegie’s only child, Margaret, purchased 700 acres with her husband, Roswell Miller Jr. Though just a portion of her original property is for sale now, it’s ideal for equestrians, history buffs, or those looking for a private retreat in the Northeast countryside.
The estate’s main house is a classic beauty, exuding traditional, graceful elegance that never goes out of style. However, it wasn’t Carnegie’s home on the property. She and Miller built a stone-and-wood mansion to replicate Skibo Castle, which was Andrew Carnegie’s summer home in Scotland. They tapped French architectural firm Atelier Choiseul to design the 35,000-square-foot residence, which they called Migdale—after Margaret’s nickname, Midge (according to Poughkeepsie Journal).
While Migdale is also in Millbrook not too far away, this home has a more comfortable, country feel while still being luxurious and refined. Soaring ceilings (a large living room and a dining room that seats up to 30 guests) are met with cozy, rustic design (a paneled library, farmhouse kitchen, and wood floors). Offering plenty of space, too, the home spans 13,737-square-feet and totals nine bedrooms, nine full bathrooms, and one powder room.
Beyonds its doors, the property includes a state-of-the-art equestrian facility, complete with stables, paddocks, a tack room, staff housing, and a lounge. There are plenty of riding trails and fenced pastures on the property. The grounds also offer direct access to the Mashomack Polo, Millbrook Hunt, and Sandanona Shooting Grounds.
Whether the buyer is an avid equestrian or a city slicker looking for a remote legacy compound, this spread offers endless possibilities. Stacey Pinkas, John Oliveira, and Fredrik Eklund of Douglas Elliman hold the storied estate seeking $11,995,000.