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Miami Herald
3 days ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Schoolhouse-turned-home in NY lists on land that was part of Underground Railroad
A property with deep historical roots has landed on the real estate market for the first time in over three decades in the rolling greenery of Bedford Hills, New York. It's the oldest 'surviving' building in the area — a schoolhouse that was built in 1790 and restored in 2023 not only to be a thing of beauty, but also a property that showcases its past in a glorious way. It's listed for $5.5 million. 'Buxton Pond Farm has long been a sanctuary for notable American visionaries,' the listing on Sotheby's International Realty says. 'It was the country home of DeWitt Clinton, former Governor of New York and architect of the Erie Canal. David Hosack, botanist and physician to Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, also left his imprint here through his botanical collaborations with Clinton. In the 20th century, the property was home to pioneering television actress and writer Gertrude Berg, who chronicled her life at the farm in the acclaimed 2009 documentary 'Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg.'' As the photos show, the residence sits on 11 acres and each building is original in its own way, with gardens and trees dotting the land, adding to its curb appeal. 'At the center of the property stands a distinguished 1795 Colonial residence, meticulously preserved and exuding quiet sophistication. With six bedrooms and five full baths, the home features wideboard pine floors, original fireplaces, a wood shingle roof and classic clapboard exterior,' the listing says. 'Gracious rooms offer garden views and open onto lawns anchored by heirloom rose beds and rare botanical specimens. The estate is further enriched by a stunning pool oasis, framed by rolling lawns and flowering borders.' Other buildings on the property, per the listing, include: Barn with attached living quartersThree-car garageChicken houseGreenhouse The grounds were also a stop on the Underground Railroad, the listing notes. The Railroad was a resistance against slavery toward the end of the Civil War and provided those enslaved with an escape. The property had 'historic stone walls offering refuge to those seeking freedom,' the listing says. The listing is held by Krissy Blake of Sotheby's International Realty-Greenwich Brokerage. Bedford Hills is about a 45-mile drive northeast from New York City.
New York Post
4 days ago
- Business
- New York Post
A $5.5M Westchester farm with ties to Alexander Hamilton and the Underground Railroad lists for the first time in decades
A historic gentleman's farm in Bedford Hills, NY, with roots stretching back to the 18th century — and a history that includes politicians, physicians and television pioneers — has come to market for the first time in more than three decades. Known as Buxton Pond Farm, the 11-acre Westchester County property is asking $5.5 million, according to a press release from its listing brokerage. Its current owners have spent the past several years restoring and preserving the estate's many historic structures, including an 18th-century schoolhouse — believed to be the oldest surviving building of its kind in Bedford Hills — restored in 2023. 18 On the market for the first time in 35 years, Buxton Pond Farm in Bedford Hills, NY, is a storied 11-acre estate steeped in American history. James Gagliardi/Modern Media LLC for Sothebys International Realty 18 The estate is anchored by a meticulously preserved 1795 Colonial residence and a restored 1790 schoolhouse — the oldest surviving in the area. James Gagliardi/Modern Media LLC for Sothebys International Realty At the center of the property is a six-bedroom, five-bath Colonial home built in 1795. The residence retains many of its original features, including wide-plank pine floors, woodburning fireplaces and a traditional clapboard exterior. Rooms are oriented to take in garden views, opening out onto manicured lawns edged with heirloom rose beds and rare botanical plantings. A pool framed by flowering borders adds a modern note. 18 The home has been listed for $5.5 million. James Gagliardi/Modern Media LLC for Sothebys International Realty 18 The property has hosted notable figures including former New York Governor DeWitt Clinton and botanist and doctor, David Hosack, who famously tended to the fatal injuries of Alexander Hamilton after his duel with Aaron Burr. James Gagliardi/Modern Media LLC for Sothebys International Realty 18 David Hosack. Sepia Times/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Over the centuries, the estate has served as a retreat for a number of notable figures. Former New York Governor DeWitt Clinton, the driving force behind the Erie Canal, once called the property home. Clinton's contemporary and collaborator, the physician and botanist David Hosack — best known as the attending doctor at the duel between New York Post founder Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr — was also associated with the site. 18 In the 20th century, it was home to pioneering TV actress Gertrude Berg, who chronicled her life on the farm in the documentary 'Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg.' James Gagliardi/Modern Media LLC for Sothebys International Realty 18 Gertrude Berg. Anthony Calvacca/New York Post 18 The property was reportedly once a stop on the Underground Railroad. James Gagliardi/Modern Media LLC for Sothebys International Realty 18 The property now houses the Buxton Pond Farm Center, a nonprofit offering educational programs in botany and herbalism while supplying local food pantries with fresh produce. James Gagliardi/Modern Media LLC for Sothebys International Realty 18 The estate boasts heirloom gardens. James Gagliardi/Modern Media LLC for Sothebys International Realty In the 20th century, it was owned by Gertrude Berg, a pioneering television actress and writer who became a household name for her portrayal of Molly Goldberg. Her time at the farm was featured in the 2009 documentary 'Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg.' In addition to its notable residents, the land has its own deeper legacy: it is believed to have been a stop on the Underground Railroad. Original stone walls that once offered cover to freedom seekers remain intact. The current owners have continued the farm's tradition of social impact through the establishment of the Buxton Pond Farm Center, a nonprofit learning hub on the grounds. The center offers workshops in botany, herbalism and permaculture, and supplies fresh produce to local families through a partnership with the Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry. 18 A formal living space. James Gagliardi/Modern Media LLC for Sothebys International Realty 18 A study. James Gagliardi/Modern Media LLC for Sothebys International Realty 18 The kitchen. James Gagliardi/Modern Media LLC for Sothebys International Realty 18 The formal dining room. James Gagliardi/Modern Media LLC for Sothebys International Realty 18 A billiards room. James Gagliardi/Modern Media LLC for Sothebys International Realty 18 One of six bedrooms. James Gagliardi/Modern Media LLC for Sothebys International Realty 18 A second bedroom. James Gagliardi/Modern Media LLC for Sothebys International Realty 18 One of five full baths. James Gagliardi/Modern Media LLC for Sothebys International Realty Beyond the main residence, the estate includes a collection of historic outbuildings, among them a barn with eight stalls and private living quarters, a detached three-car garage, an antique chicken house, and a greenhouse with an attached office. Located roughly 40 miles from Manhattan, the property is minutes from the Bedford Hills train station, schools, and village shops, offering a rare combination of rural privacy and commuter convenience. Krissy Blake of Sotheby's International Realty holds the listing.
