Are you in search of American Splendor? If so, you’re in luck, as we’ve assembled a list of four remarkable super luxurious North Eastern estates. From the 50,000 square foot Darlington Mansion in New Jersey to Maryland’s Fairview estate, this list encompasses some of the most impressive properties currently for sale in the United States.
Stonewall Farm – Westchester County, New York
Situated on 740 acres in Westchester County, Stonewall Farm is an estate with immense poise. Listed at $100 million USD, the property delivers nearly everything a passionate equestrian could desire. Just one hour from Manhattan, Stonewall Farm enjoys sweeping views of rolling hills, apple orchards, generations old stone walls, woodlands, parklands, and ponds. Situated on 18 deeded parcels, the estate is the largest deeded property in Westchester County according to Christies International Real Estate.
For the past forty years the estate has been the passionate home of owners with a deep admiration for world class equestrian activities. Stonewall has sporting amenities, which include a turf racetrack, riding trails, a 40-stall yearling barn, two 24-stall broodmare barns, round pens, and 4board-fenced paddocks and pastures with run-in sheds. Despite the immense list of equestrian facilities, Stonewall still saves something special to accommodate its owners too, a 24,000 square foot colonial manor. The home, which was designed by Rebecca Rasmussen, contains an elegant interior decorated by Kelly Hoppen. Inside a wine cellar, game room, pub, and elevator ensure a welcoming environment to return to after a day of riding. The manor house benefits from an elegant landscape by Edmund D. Hollander made up of French gardens and formal grounds. Stonewalls immense grounds also host an impressive amount of auxiliary structures such as guest house, caretakers home, eight staff residences, and a 4,000 square pavilion style pool house with a 60-foot swimming pool, spa, gym and attached kitchen.
Stonewall Farm is represented by Kathleen Coumou of Christie’s International Real Estate and David Sanders and Gabriel Pasquale of Christie’s International Real Estate Westchester | Hudson Valley.
Fairview Estate – Easton, Maryland
The Fairview Estate is a grand timeless compound located in the heart of Chesapeake Bay’s storied Eastern Shore and steeped in American history. Set among the great estates of Talbott County, Fairview is located at the end of a peninsula on the Miles River, a 12.9-mile-long tributary of Chesapeake Bay. The 74 acre estate with two main residences dates back to the 1,600s. Today a renovated 18th century manor house and contemporary 20th mansion offer the best of entertaining options. 19th Century formal gardens, a tidal pond with pier, entertaining barn, and 2,100 feet of shoreline with a private beach are spectacular highlights. However, best of all is the fact that Fairview is bordered by thousands of acres of conservation land. The Fairview Estate consists of 14 bedrooms, 14 full bathrooms, and 8 eight partial baths spread across over 30,000 square feet of interior space, including staff residences and apartments. The estate is located an average of just 80 minutes from Washington D.C.
Fairview is listed for sale with an asking price available upon request. The property is represented by Cornelia C. Heckenbach and Kornelia Stuphan of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., an Affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate.
Darlington – Mahwah, New Jersey
Set on twelve acres just 25 miles from New York City, Darlington is an American Gilded Age masterpiece. The estate, originally constructed between 1901 and 1907, boasts close to 50,000 square feet of luxurious living space. A meticulous seven year renovation has returned Darlington and its 58 rooms to their original glory while incorporating a host of modern amenities. Unique additions include a new wine cellar with tasting room, cigar room, beauty salon, cinema, game room, and a massive spa with a steam room, sauna, gym, massage room, and lap pool. Despite the extensive modern amenities, Darlington has maintained a firm grasp on its classic design elements. Principal living spaces are immense and feature highlights such as a rare 1906 Aeolian Player Pipe Organ in the Great Hall, which boasts 30 foot high ceilings. The library’s 15 foot high ceiling is adorned by a mural that was painted by James Wall Finn, who is well respected for his work at the New York Public Library. A tea room, formal dining room, restaurant style kitchen, and double master wing are some final stand out amenities within the main residence.
Darlington’s landscape is splendid with a tennis court, two impressive fountains, and stunning views of the Ramapo Mountains. The grounds of the estate are completed by an eight car garage, gate house, and staff quarters with five suites. Darlington is listed by Sonja Cullaro of Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey.
High Point – Middletown, New Jersey
Also located in the great state of New Jersey is High Point on the Navesink River. The property, spanning 15 acres, is complimented by an 18,000 square foot residence of stucco and limestone. Just one hour outside of NYC, the French inspired estate enjoys particularly stunning views of Navesink River. The Robert AM Stern designed home was constructed in 1999 and contains 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, and 2 partial baths. Immaculately manicured grounds frame the Chateau style home in a park like setting. A massive entrance driveway delivers guests to brick courtyards, elegant gardens, and a home with tall chimneys, slate roofs, and French balconies.
Stepping inside the house at highpoint is an experience; masterfully painted spaces by Pierre Finkelstein complement the architecture with 18th and 19th century patinas. Real wood graining, gold gilding, and plaster finishing work is both understated and elegant. The most impressive space, you may ask, well that is most certainly the first and second floor foyers with their Venetian Plaster walls. It’s difficult to describe Highpoint’s living spaces as anything less than grand. The fifty foot long living room has 12 foot high ceilings and a fireplace complemented by elegant plasterwork and parquet flooring. Adjacent to the living room is a bar with stunning river views. When the owners finalized the design brief or the formal dining room they included a round table for 18 and an exquisitely painted massive French mirror, thus allowing every dinner guest to enjoy the views. Final highlights include 750 feet of river frontage and grounds originally landscaped by the Olmsted Brothers.
Highpoint is represented by Kathleen Coumou of Christie’s International Real Estate. The asking price is available upon request.
