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Bedford Hills,NY 10507
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 6,000 sqft
Price per Sqft $916
MLS Listing ID 877135
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Rental Info No
Year Built 1795
Annual Tax Amount $55,258
Lot Size 11.000 Acres
Acres 11.0
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source onekey2
Property Description
Offered for the first time in 35 years, Buxton Pond Farm is a rare and distinguished offering in the heart of Bedford Hills. Spanning 11 acres of rolling meadows, specimen gardens, and spring-fed waters, this historic gentleman's farm reflects a blend of timeless elegance and meaningful provenance, set just minutes from the train station , local shops, schools and only 40 miles from Manhattan. 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. 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. A suite of historic structures adds unmatched character and functionality, an 8-stall barn with a private residence, a detached three-car garage, an antique chicken house and a greenhouse with attached office. The 1790 schoolhouse, now the oldest surviving in Bedford Hills, has been fully restored in 2023 and stands as a tribute to the property's layered past. Buxton Pond Farm has long been a sanctuary for notable American visionaries. 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. Additionally, this land once served as a stop on the Underground Railroad, with historic stone walls offering refuge to those seeking freedom. Today, Buxton Pond Farm continues its spirit of contribution through the Buxton Pond Farm Center. This nonprofit learning hub offers immersive programming in herbalism, botany, and permaculture. In partnership with the Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry, the Center's “Growing Field” initiative supplies fresh produce to local families in need—bridging past and present through purposeful living. This is not just a residence, it is an opportunity to steward a living legacy. Elegant, historically significant, and culturally rich, Buxton Pond Farm is one of Bedford's most iconic properties.
Location
State NY
County Westchester County
Rooms
Basement Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features First Floor Bedroom,Beamed Ceilings,Built-in Features,Chefs Kitchen,Dry Bar,Eat-in Kitchen,Entrance Foyer,Formal Dining,His and Hers Closets,Kitchen Island,Primary Bathroom,Original Details,Pantry,Recessed Lighting,Soaking Tub,Storage
Heating Hot Water,Oil
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Brick,Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 6
Fireplaces Type Bedroom,Family Room,Living Room
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dishwasher,Dryer,Electric Cooktop,Oven,Refrigerator,Washer,Oil Water Heater,Wine Refrigerator
Laundry Inside,Laundry Room
Exterior
Parking Features Garage
Garage Spaces 3.0
Fence Fenced,Wood
Pool In Ground,Outdoor Pool
Utilities Available Cable Connected,Electricity Connected,Propane,Underground Utilities
Waterfront Description Stream
Garage true
Private Pool Yes
Building
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Well
Structure Type Clapboard
Schools
Elementary Schools Bedford Hills Elementary School
Middle Schools Fox Lane Middle School
High Schools Fox Lane High School
Others
Senior Community No
Special Listing Condition None
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