Historic New York Estate Hits the Market for $65M, Bracing to Break Upstate Record

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Owning a 2,078-acre estate in New York is a prestigious enough, but owning a 2,078-acre estate in New York that holds a real estate record takes the bragging rights up a level. If a buyer nabs Hitchcock Estate at its asking price, which is a jaw-dropping $65 million, that’s exactly what they’ll get.

Shrouded in mystery and brimming with enchanting beauty, the vast property has been its current size since the very first owner assembled it from five farms in 1889. Since then it has only had three more owners, and the current seller has held it for the last 60 years. So, this residence is both pricey and rare to see available.

The property has two large houses: The Mansion and the Bungalow. The Mansion spans 14,706 square feet and was designed by James E. Ware in the late 19th-century while the 10,000-square-foot Bungalow was built in 1912 and designed by Addison Mizner. Perfect for those who want a lifestyle and look of Old World wealth, the estate has many more small buildings, too. It truly feels like something out of a Taylor Swift Folklore photoshoot. The stone bowling alley and gate house were both built in the Bavarian style. There’s also a three-bedroom cottage and a carriage house with two apartments for hosting guests or staff. When it’s time to get active, two farmhouses, a stable for horses, and a tennis court and pavilion are right there as well.

Add in the natural amenities like the property’s two large lakes, one measuring 45 acres and one 60 acres, and it’s easy to see why past homeowners have held onto it so long. Originally created as a summer retreat and located just an hour and a half from New York City, perhaps a high-profile family can use it as a serene meeting point away from prying eyes.

Heather Croner of Sotheby’s International Realty holds the listing, which is in the village of Millbrook and the town of Washington. It will set a record for the priciest Upstate New York sale if it sells for the current asking price.

This article appears in the July 2024 issue of DailyDeeds.