Location: Rhinebeck, New York
Price: $8.995 million This architect’s compound of four pavilions linked by covered walkways is perched beside a 60-foot waterfall that cascades over rocks into a basin below. Nestled among woodlands, the residence overlooks the Landsman Kill river, which feeds into the Hudson. “The home is simple and almost muted in many ways,” said listing agent Delyse Berry of Houlihan Lawrence. “It was very important for [the architect] not to take away from the waterfall itself.”
The Basics
The four pavilions include six bedrooms, five full bathrooms and two partial baths. The property sits on 26 acres.
Design Pedigree
Architect Steve Mensch designed the home, built in 1995, to be his primary residence. Mensch still owns the property, but now lives elsewhere on the Hudson River.
Hidden Rooms
One of the pavilions includes an artist’s studio where Mensch would paint. A secret staircase leads to a room above it, which features a bathtub, bookshelves and a striking waterfall view.
Try Before You Buy
The estate is available on Airbnb at a cost of $1,950 per night with a minimum two-night stay.
Neighborhood Notes
Rhinebeck, located in Dutchess County, is roughly 100 miles north of Manhattan. This small, historic town bills itself as a “mecca for art and culture” with a “thriving locavore movement.”
Agent: Delyse Berry of Houlihan Lawrence – Millbrook BrokerageView the full listing.
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