. Simply amazing workmanship! In fact, that’s the only bedroom-bathroom count that appears on the Houlihan Lawrence listing because the big house doesn’t have a fully functioning septic system. Contact the agent if you are interested in this home. The water intrusion probably did a number on the plaster. Osborn purchased a few hundred acres at Garrison after a summer visit in the 1850’s, and had an older home remodeled as an Italianate. Castle Rock Park is located in Putnam County of New York state. This home was built in 1991 and last sold on 1/29/2014 for $1,126,600. Built in the classic style of a picture-book castle, and constructed of rough-cut stone with red slate conical roofed towers and dormers, it s complemented with porches and verandas on each side of the building. Randy Levine/Flickr Those looking to enjoy a hike that leads them somewhere spectacular are encouraged to come and explore the Castle Rock … We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. The father summered in a nearby castle … Listing details may change after the posted date and are not guaranteed to be accurate. There are many folks in the region with enough money to buy, restore and maintain this iconic landmark, and let’s hope the eventual buyer doesn’t get too creative with it. Visible from West Point across the river and NY 9D passing through Garrison… They don’t squeak or anything like that.”. Contract Signed 322 Route 403 . https://www.oldhousedreams.com/2020/01/06/1904-tudor-revival-in-tuxedo-park-ny/. . ft. single-family home is a 4 bed, 4.0 bath property. Comments are not monitored by the agent. So funny – I live in the Hudson Valley, and tonight on the group “The Hudson Valley In Pictures”, this house and a few pictures were featured. It exemplifies the difference between Albany and downstate: The Albany castle we looked at yesterday was 10,000 square feet. This iconic stone castle is one of the most recognizable man-made landmarks of the Hudson Highlands. Castle Rock, in Garrison, New York, was built by J. Morgan Slade in 1881 as the summer residence of former Illinois Central Railroad president William H. Osborn. Set 620 feet above the Hudson River … Historic Garrison Estate with 50 acres and Hudson River views. You can tell where the bathrooms were by looking for the marble floor patches. The castle was sold out of the family in 1982. They spent summers there until his retirement from the railroad business, when Castle Rock was built. Big price tag for this that I couldn’t afford but I hope someone can really fix this house up and give it what it deserves. Brownstoner has done right by him with their article: https://www.brownstoner.com/upstate/tudor-revival-tuxedo-park-house-for-sale-paxhurst-116-tower-road-william-mitchell-vail-hoffman/#signin#!/comments:381928, Paxhurst on OHD: Facebook: Following both will result in double posts, chose one or the other, Group recommended. According to Brownstoner, Osborn and his wife, Virginia, and their two sons, spent summers in a farmhouse on the property for years, until he hired New York City-based architect J. Morgan Slade to build him a grand country manor. The second and third floors each had three bedrooms, Carlton says. The storybook Hudson Highlands castle that may have served as the movie-set model for the Wicked Witch of the West’s castle in “The Wizard of Oz” has come on the market for the first time since 1964. “We’re vetting them very seriously to make sure they have the money to do all of the work,” Carlton says. Seriously if money were not an issue I would love to take this on or at least be a part of the restoration. Visible from West Point across the river and traffic on NY 9D passing through Garrison… Property Description For 131-250 Old Stone Road Garrison, NY 10524 Own a piece of American history. Comments are opinions and do not represent the owners, agents or factual details of the listing or property. “Oh NO! https://live.staticflickr.com/2617/4027830133_fb4ac51627_b.jpg, These images were taken before the roof and partial restoration. The caretaker has run a power line all the way up to the top of the inside of the tower, so that the castle is always lighted at night, she says. Someone could take a thousand pictures of this place and I would not complain. I live across the river from Olana, and it is one of my favorite places… Had the opportunity to spend lots of time on the grounds while attending the adjacent Columbia-Greene Community College many, many years ago. Still, what woodwork in that stair hall! Both Church and his wife died at the Osborn home years later, and Osborn descendants played a big role in saving Olana in the 1960’s. The gilded-age landmark known as Castle Rock was built in 1881 in Garrison, New York as a summer home for William H. Osborn, president of the Illinois Central Railroad. The house is “incredibly solid,” she says. Each showing takes 90 minutes to two hours. Thanks for the added photos. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9c50ff_0774344590844922be1eeb36eb851d8b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_290,h_356,al_c,q_80/9c50ff_0774344590844922be1eeb36eb851d8b~mv2.jpg. The gilded-age landmark known as Castle Rock was built in 1881 in Garrison, New York as a summer home for William H. Osborn, president of the Illinois Central Railroad. Known as Castle Rock, the 10,518-square-foot Gilded Age mansion in Garrison, N.Y., was built in 1881 as a summer home for William H. Osborn, president of the Illinois Central Railroad. Iconic Garrison property, Castle Rock, for sale Iconic Garrison property, known as Castle Rock, was built in 1880s for railroad tycoon. This iconic stone castle is one of the most recognizable man-made landmarks of the Hudson … 57 Dicks Castle Rd # 7, Garrison, NY 10524 is a single-family home listed for-sale at $2,100,000. Please Register or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qItKM3xBGTI, Thank you, Jim, for this information! Here is an article from BOH about a “castle” he did photograph and write about: http://bigoldhouses.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-mill-owners-mansion.html, For those of you who do not yet know about BigOldHouses = you’re welcome. OHD does not represent this home. Find 28 photos of the 57 Dicks Castle Rd #7 home on Zillow. Son Henry Fairchild Osborn, a paleontologist and eventual president of the American Museum of Natural History, inherited the house and enlisted an unknown architect to expand the already large dwelling in 1906.A photograph in the collection of the New-York Historical Society shows the castle … Then they added a new red slate roof and copper gutters. “It was sited specifically for that view — it’s really very magical.”. Castle Rock, empty since 1975, is on the market. 7/4 baths. In 1882, he retired from the railroad business to concentrate on philanthropy near his Rhenish style home, Castle Rock, in Garrison, New York … The immediately recognized, irreplaceable fa ade and once-magnificent grounds are poised to create an estate of unparalleled proportions. Listing details are not guaranteed to be accurate and independent verification is recommended. Known as Castle Rock, the 10,518-square-foot Gilded Age mansion in Garrison, N.Y., was built in 1881 as a summer home for William H. Osborn, president of the Illinois Central Railroad. ft. home is a 2 bed, 3.0 bath property. “His passion about the structure is a big part of the story. Oh, I’m in love, and being nestled in the woods atop a hill just adds to the perfection. The owner seems to have gone to lengths far beyond the ordinary to make sure that the thing is good for another one hundred years. What the hell happened to this glorious house!!!!????”. Thank you! Jay, Thanks SO much for the extra photos! *sigh* (Please–to whomever–no apartments?). I should have realized the photographer was probably a realtor. Castle Rock has been in the current owner’s family since 1964, Carlton says. Castle Rock Own a piece of American history. She described the interior as “in decay”, and I jumped right in and said “not decay – looks like someone was in the process of starting some work”. This video tells the story of their relationship. Of course John didn’t live long enough to see Paxhurst, the castle he owned for a time, come onto the market. The younger Osborn, who later became president of the Museum of Natural History, added several wings to the house to accommodate his family, doubling its size. MARIANO RIVERA: Yankee great has Rye home on the market, SUBSCRIBERS: 'Zombie' homes spike predicted. Coincidentally, an 1892 Garrison home owned by Henry’s brother, William Church Osborn, came on the market a few months ago for $4.9 million. “I’ve heard estimates from people who have looked at the property of $7 million to $11 million, including the real estate,” Carlton says. single family home located at 131-250 Old Stone Rd, Garrison, NY, 10524 on sale now for $3450000. Login to post a comment. “It’s not easy to find.”. Castle Rock is the estate of former Illinois Central Railroad president William H. Osborn in Garrison, New York, United States.It sits on the hill of the same name, looking down on the Hudson River 620 feet (190 m) below. The Osborn Castle at Cat Rock is a popular event site and landmark in Garrison and was built in 1919 as a vacation home for railroad magnate Frederick Henry Osborn’s family. 13 beds. Castle Rock is the estate of former Illinois Central Railroad president William H. Osborn in Garrison, New York, United States. “This is not something that you would want to cut corners on.”. You can see the shape of the thing in the roof resto. Listing details may change after the post date so please verify the current status and details by visiting the agency or listing site linked in each post. I have been inside this American castle on a private tour. Osborn Castle … Peaking it's way out from the mountaintop down in the small town of Garrison, Castle Rock is a historic hidden gem of New York. The Zillow listing includes a floor plan for each level. What an amazing number of photos!! Listing Courtesy of Robert A. McCaffrey Realty Inc. 1 of 23. Ten years ago, they removed all of the plaster from the walls and had the house carefully evaluated by a structural engineer. It likely had seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms, Carlton says. Other issues high up were addressed as well. Julie, I think the roof probably went bad and was left that way for a good while. Wonder what further restoration would cost. 13 magnificent castles in Upstate NY straight out of a fairy tale From Buffalo to the Thousand Islands to the Hudson Valley, awe-inspiring castles are waiting to be explored in Upstate New York. Status, price and other details may not be current, verify using the listing links up top. While you may be under the impression that the only way you’ll ever get to see a castle in New York is to pick up a … Search Garrison NY homes for sale, connect with a Garrison real estate agent or just learn more about the Garrison real estate market. It holds the original kitchen, an old larder room, a laundry room with red and black tile and the servants’ quarters. Castle Rock Own a piece of American history. Estate home for Sale in Philipstown, Garrison Union Free School District, at 131-250 Old Stone Road, 10524. >Clemco Registration is free. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. 14 Stunning Castles Most People Didn’t Know Were Hiding In New York. After Osborn died in 1894, Castle Rock was inherited by his son, the prominent paleontologist Henry Fairfield Osborn. And the Hudson River views alone must be amazing by itself, specially from a tower! He’s now getting on in years and the son has now taken over the family’s real estate holdings.”. Location: Garrison, N.Y. Price: $7,250,000 The Skinny: Built in 1919 by society architect Hall Pleasants Pennington for railroad tycoon Frederick Henry Osborn, Sr., Cat Rock has been … “The floors are all level and very, very solid. This house is like one I used to see in dreams as a child. This is just the sort of property he would have been thrilled to spend some time with; and rightly so. Such a shame John F. isn’t around to get into this place and take 101 great pictures to then post in one of his amazingly entertaining and informative articles for us all to enjoy. Old House Dreams features handpicked homes across the United States and Canada. View 11 photos of this 2 bed, 1 bath, 10518 sqft. $4,900,000. It does not represent any home shown here and should be used for informational purposes only. This iconic stone castle is one of the most recognizable man-made landmarks of the Hudson Highlands. The first floor features a large music room with a double ceiling, a living room, a library and a dining room, which some would-be buyers have said they would turn into a new modern kitchen, Carlton says. At the moment, Castle Rock is quite the fixer-upper. They did a BEAUTIFUL job. 101 Dicks Castle Rd , Garrison, NY 10524-4120 is currently not for sale. before shots. Houlihan Lawrence has everything you need to buy or sell a home in Garrison! The red slate is a “specific color, from a specific quarry,” Carlton says. This is a stunning home with enough intricacies for even the most devoted old house lover. MLS# H6073373. It sits on the hill of the same name, looking down on the Hudson River 600 feet below. See more ideas about Castle rock, Garrison ny, Castle. The copper work is MOST impressive; and again, FAR beyond simple utility. The floorplans don’t indicate that it happened, thankfully! It would have been a thrill to read his article there for sure. Wow!! The 4,029 sq. You get a whole zip code with this house! Oh to be the lucky owner that gets to bring it back! Apparently not actually true but makes for a fun story…. And then the tower has three levels with landings, one of which holds a small bedroom. The rough-cut stone castle with red slate conical roofed towers and dormers is perched 620 feet above the Hudson River and faces out to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point on the far side of the river. Melissa Carlton of Houlihan Lawrence, who has the $3.45 million listing, says that her research can’t say for sure if it was the cinematic inspiration, but “some people are absolutely adamant that it’s true.”. The coordinates that you can use in navigation applications to get to find Castle Rock … Osborn’s son substantially expanded the castle for his family (as well as collecting dinosaur fossils and promoting racist theories). And more than one post on OHD has made me wish for John’s signature brand old house promotion. No doubt! Dang, I wish I could have Clemco point and roof my house! Speaking of Fairy Tales… there’s a persistent rumour that L. Frank Baum was inspired by this to describe his castle of the Wicked Witch of the West. https://flic.kr/s/aHsjom4NR6, An outstanding drone shot. https://www.clemco-construction.com/castle-rock-restoration. The 4,500 sq. Alternative Newsletter Options:3 days a week OR Under 100k houses. The house was last occupied in 1984, when the caretaker, who has been looking after the home and its 16.46-acre grounds for more than 40 years, moved from the castle to a two-bedroom, one-bath cottage on the property. We have now hiked 14 of the 22 trails in Philipstown, Hudson Valley, NY and this was one of our favorites. https://images.fineartamerica.com/images/artworkimages/mediumlarge/1/castle-rock-rick-kuperberg-sr.jpg, The roof has undergone a top, top-shelf restoration. The roof is intact and the place looks amazingly well kept for being empty, but she did say there are people living on the property so it probably has caretakers. Boom! This Residential property has 2 Bedrooms and 1.00 Bathrooms. From the house number being 131-250, I wonder if there were plans at one point to turn the house into apartments. Yes, a lot to be done, but what fun it would be if I was only 20 years younger, $50Mill richer (allowing for continued restoration and ongoing expenses) and had not just downsized to 1250 sq ft two years ago, LOL. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow… “The next owner who comes in will need to do everything,” including new electrical, plumbing and septic systems, a new well and all new walls, Carlton says. https://live.staticflickr.com/4097/4744225026_65fb003301_b.jpg. Castle Rock Own a piece of American history. “We’ve had some very good activity” on it, including “17 good showings” in its first three weeks on the market, she says. c. 1860 Italianate in Lewisburg, PA – $779,000, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qItKM3xBGTI, https://live.staticflickr.com/2617/4027830133_fb4ac51627_b.jpg, https://images.fineartamerica.com/images/artworkimages/mediumlarge/1/castle-rock-rick-kuperberg-sr.jpg, https://www.clemco-construction.com/castle-rock-restoration, https://www.oldhousedreams.com/2020/01/06/1904-tudor-revival-in-tuxedo-park-ny/. As good as the restoration is, I would be concerned that after 150 years all the slate has reached the end of it’s serviceable life!! W.H. Did it require a complete plaster demo? Built in 1892 as a summer home for one of New York City's most prominent citizens. Now that the plaster is down, it’s actually easier to see behind the walls and where the new systems might go, she says. Probably not: but so it goes. 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