Property Description

THE NIEMAND ESTATE - Village of Woodbury, NY - A rare and distinguished offering that seamlessly blends early Hudson Valley heritage with generational legacy and presents boundless opportunity for development, restoration or long-term preservation. Steeped in history and set across an extraordinary landscape with natural vistas while positioned in the heart of the Mid-Hudson Valley just one hour from NYC and only minutes to major highways, public transportation and popular attractions including Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, Storm King Art Center, Brotherhood Winery, Bear Mountain, Schunnemunk Mountain, Harriman State Park and thousands of acres hiking trails with ample opportunities for outdoor adventure. Set on 142 acres with a rare combination of open lawns, park-like woods, marshes and water access as well as historic pathways, this property could be restored as a grand estate, a multi-generational compound, or transformed into a boutique hotel, wellness retreat or event destination. The grand main residence with its approximate 7,000 sf was built in 1810, lavishly renovated in 1936 and is a substantial and architecturally layered marvel featuring a brilliant layout, expansive rooms with period detail, a plethora of bedrooms, and gracious entertaining or meeting spaces ready for renovation and revisioning. Complementing the main house is a modernized income-producing 1,476 sf rental house (circa 1910) with detached garage (2006), along with a classic carriage house (circa 1910 with 1,608 sf) and barn (circa 1890 w 1,920 sf), both offering significant potential with much needed restoration or repurposing. Situated near the cross-roads of the NY State Thruway and Route 17 West to the Catskills and only 4 miles to the Metro North Harriman station, this property includes municipal water and sewer and is surrounded by both residential and commercial properties offering the potential for possible future subdivision. The estate traces its roots back more than two centuries, establishing it as one of the most historically significant private holdings in the region. With connections to the decorative arts industry, the wallpaper trade and innovations in rotary printing technology, the property reflects a rich lineage tied to the advancement of contemporary design, craftsmanship, and mass production. Over generations, stewardship passed through notable other notable figures each contributing to the estate's scale, prominence and amenities. A long, private approach creates a true sense of arrival, while

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