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About this Property
The Astor Tea House is a masterfully renovated estate that pairs grand architecture w modern living conveniences. Down a long white gravel driveway, emerge at a stunning view of the Hudson River. Park in the courtyard & enter past 16th c. Italian pillars through an oversized front door to the foyer. The main house is centered around the impressive octagonal tea room. The north wing contains a master suite including a library, dressing room and master bath. There are 2 additional bedrooms & a full bath on the north side. The southern wing houses the formal DR, kitchen, office, 2 BRs & another full bath. The house is perched over Astor Cove w Hudson River views & sunsets. The property boasts an impressive 65 ft gunite, heated, salt water poolMore & a romantic pool pavilion. A guest barn, a dreamy tree house, and a maintenance barn on the 44 gorgeous acres. Original Astor walking trails restored throughout. Total finished square footage including all accessory buildings is approx 7000 sf.
It was a folly for the Astors, a little play spot on the grounds of their massive Hudson Valley estate, but this 20th century teahouse is now up for sale as an luxurious dwelling.