236 Old Albany Post Road, Garrison, NY

$5,250,000

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7

Beds

6

Baths

6,378

Square feet

110.14

Acres

About 236 Old Albany Post Road

A transcendent property enveloped in nature's majesty, La Formentera is a dazzling 110-acre sanctuary resting high on a hilltop in the historic Hudson Valley hamlet of Garrison. More than a country estate, this woodland paradise is a masterpiece of rare distinction and beauty, offering total privacy, brilliant architecture, and sweeping vistas of the fabled Hudson Highlands. An idyllic backdrop to enjoy life's special moments, the distinctive compound includes an elegant modernist main house, a studio/guest house with a 3-car garage, and a circa 1800s caretakers' cottage with a detached 2 car garage, now the caretaker's residence, totaling five structures on the property. Pristine lake, waterfall feeding into a rushing brook, a gorgeous 60' pool, and a stone pool house pavilion with full bath, and an outdoor fireplace offer additional opportunities to experience the ever-changing magic of this beloved estate, which is only an hour's drive from NYC. Artfully re-imagined over 40 years by the current owner, the property has been profiled in countless magazines and is the subject of a recent book. The main house, a Japanese-inspired retreat with a soaring 20' ceiling and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, sits high above the lake. At every vantage point, your eyes fall upon either sophisticated architecture and design or the unmatched beauty of the bucolic surroundings. Effortless indoor/outdoor entertaining can be enjoyed on the wrap-around deck and expansive terrace, offering perfect vantage points to take in the inspiring vistas. The loft-like guest house/studio, which echoes the architecture of the main house with cathedral beamed ceiling, also affords wonderful views of the setting from the interior or the observation decks, which delight's with a wide variety of indigenous and cultivated floral specimens, stands of mature oak, elm, chestnut, and maple trees, lush gardens, fragrant woodland, meandering granite paths and completely restored dry set stone pasture and retaining walls. Whether taking blissful nature walks, relaxing aside the sparkling lake, or hosting glamorous parties at the pool complex, this unforgettable property offers endless opportunities to enjoy the four seasons and life amid truly peaceful surroundings. And with an address on coveted Old Albany Post Road, one of the nation's oldest roads still in use, on the National Historic Register and proximity to the many attractions of Garrison and nearby Cold Spring, there's no better place to enjoy a relaxed country lifestyle than at cherished La Formentera.

Features of 236 Old Albany Post Road

MLS® # H6242660
Price $5,250,000
Bedrooms 7
Bathrooms 6.00
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 1
Square Footage 6,378
Acres 110.14
Taxes $49,819
Year Built 1992
Type Residential
Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Style See Remarks
Status Active

Community Information

Address 236 Old Albany Post Road
City Garrison
County Putnam
State NY
Zip Code 10524
Adult 55+ Community No

Amenities

Parking Detached, 4+ Car Detached
# of Garages 4
View Panoramic, Lake, Water
Is Waterfront Yes
Waterfront Lake/Pond/Stream, Waterfront
Has Pool Yes
Pool In Ground

Interior

Interior Features Chefs Kitchen, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Guest Quarters, High Ceilings, Master Bath, Original Details, Powder Room, Storage
Heating Propane, Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Has Basement Yes
Basement Full
Fireplace Yes
# of Fireplaces 2

Exterior

Exterior Features Balcony
Lot Description Level, Part Wooded, Stone/Brick Wall
Exterior Frame, Stone, Wood Siding

School Information

District Lakeland
Elementary Van Cortlandtville School
Middle Lakeland-Copper Beech Middle Sch
High Lakeland High School

Additional Information

Date Listed May 2nd, 2023
Days on Market 221
Short Sale No
RE / Bank Owned No

Listing Details

OfficeDouglas Elliman Real Estate

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