Belle Terre, a sprawling, forty acre Gilded Age estate in the quiet wilderness of the Catskill Mountains. The c1906 Georgian manse was first built as a summer home by copper baron James McLean. The stunning 30,000 square foot home is complete with a private lake and bucolic, rolling hills—ideal for fox hunting and sport, which is what McLean had in mind when building it. Most recently used as a private residence for notable artist Hunt Slonem, this fantastic estate property is a rare opportunity to own a piece of history. Its storied past is as impressive as the architecture-- Eleanor Roosevelt, a frequent guest and friend of McLean’s daughter, once hosted a party on this site for 6,000 guests. You'll find many original details within the sprawling residence, moldings and floor boards, an elaborate stairwell & even the original elevator remains operable. An architecture aficionados delight, under 3h to NYC and a world away.
Property Features
Utilities
Natural Gas Available
Electricity Connected
Natural Gas Connected
Sewer Connected
Water Connected
House Interior
Chandelier
Crown Molding
Entrance Foyer
Water Features
Public
Private
Waterfront and Water Access
Waterfront Access
Cooling Information
None
Heating Information
Oil
Parking
Driveway
Fire Place
Wood Burning
School Information
School Information for 10566 County Highway 18, Stamford, NY 13842
Elementary School
South Kortright Central School
Middle School
South Kortright Central School
High School
South Kortright Central School
Listing Courtesy: Four Seasons Sothebys Intl - 518-822-0800