Real Estate
Wow House: Sally Jessy Raphael Puts Hudson Valley Estate On The Market
Historic Elmwood Farm features beautiful architectural and design details.
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PAWLING, NY — Sally Jessy Raphael has put her beautiful Hudson Valley estate on the market in the Hudson Valley for $6.5 million.
The 25.5-acre equestrian estate, known as Elmwood Farm, was built in 1860. It includes a 43-room Elizabethan Style manor house, two caretaker homes, a carriage house with groom's quarters, a yoga studio, a 12,000 sq. ft. stable, greenhouse and more.
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The 3-story, 17-bedroom, 9-bath (plus 4 half-baths) mansion comes into view at the end of a long gated drive, where a porte cochere provides gracious access to the sunset-facing veranda.
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The home features a wealth of exquisite details, including hand-carved pilasters, hand-painted plaster ceiling motifs and moldings, leaded glass windows, and variegated gables with carved vignette timber fascia and Gothic spires.
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It has 10 fireplaces.
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The figured-oak grand staircase is enhanced by 30 newel posts with hand-carved whimsical animals.
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A separate wing on the second floor features hand-painted storybook murals.
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Among its other features:
- Elevator
- Patio
- Pool
According to the Robb Report, the actress and erstwhile daytime talk show host famous for her red-framed glasses bought the place in 1997 with her late husband Karl Sodlerland.
The listing agent is Harriet Norris of Douglas Elliman.
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