The outside
Rich history meets eclectic design in this well-known Hudson Valley home.
Currently on the market for $28.5 million, Niederhurst is a late 19th century county estate set on 13 acres of land with unparalleled views. The house was built in the Gilded Age by the notable New York City banker and architect Winthrop Gilman Jr. and was designed to imitate the great European estates that faced the water.
The attractive interiors seen today were designed by its current owner, Architecture summaryTop 100 interior designer Sara Story adds a modern twist while showcasing the home's wonderful historic details. Story's renovation took five years to complete, and the property's original plaster medallions, bricks and moldings still remain intact.
The house was designed by the current owner, Sara Story.
In the last 150 years, Niederhurst has only had four previous owners, and with several lots on the land, this is the first time the property has been offered as one. The main house has eight bedrooms, seven full bathrooms and two partial bathrooms. The estate's Fern Lodge (built 1866) and converted stables/barn offering a combined 5,700 square feet of additional living space and eight additional bedrooms between both structures.
Living areas and family rooms offer ample space for entertaining, while the spacious neutral-toned kitchen, with state-of-the-art appliances, is a quiet space for cooking and dining. Additional structures include the Fern Lodge, built in 1866 and The Stable, built in the 1870s. There are also several outbuildings on the site: a stone shed, a small converted observatory (for birds), a barn and old shed.
One of the eight bedrooms.
High ceilings, large windows and light oak floors give the home a light and airy feel, with tones and natural light enhancing the vibrant details of the home's design, whether it's the abstract design seen on the ceiling and the walls in the meeting room of the dining room, or the exceptional ceiling fixtures in the living spaces and bedrooms.
Luxurious materials are used throughout the home, from the Italian Pannozzo marble that dominates the master bath to Nero Marquina with blue Savoie and Calcutta marbles on the gallery floor.
Black lines dominate.
“Niederhurst is one of the great estates along the Hudson River. The renovation of the house exemplifies how thoughtful design can breathe new life into a historic gem, preserving its essence while adapting it to modern living,” he said. note listing agent Richard Ellis of Ellis Sotheby's International Realty. “In addition to the timeless elegance of the characteristic European estate home overlooking the Rhine River, what resonates are the historic and humanitarian contributions to the Snedens Landing community of Winthrop Gilman Jr., a true Renaissance man” .
Panoramic views are standard on the property, with sweeping countryside views and a 4.5 acre parcel overlooking the Hudson River. It is the ideal place for those looking for a private retreat in the middle of nature while still being close enough to the hustle and bustle of New York: Manhattan is only 30 minutes away. There are approximately 3,000 acres of scenic hiking trails within walking distance of the property and the historic riverfront village of Piermont is a five minute drive from the home and has many restaurants, shops and marinas .
Niederhurst is listed with Richard Ellis of Ellis Sotheby's International Realty and is available for viewing.
