- Bedrooms: 25
- Bathrooms: 25
- Size: 1155.43 m²
- Price: $9,500,000
Belvedere Mansion at Pawling Manor
An Enduring Hudson Valley Landmark of Rare Lineage
Situated on 3.86 secluded hectares, just minutes from Rhinebeck, the Belvedere Mansion at Pawling Manor stands as one of the most historic and versatile properties in the Hudson Valley. Anchored by a grand Georgian mansion from the turn of the century, the property embodies more than three centuries of American history, while offering a refined setting for contemporary luxury hospitality or private estate living.
The six-bedroom main residence was recently restored and reimagined with care, achieving a perfect balance between original architectural details and sophisticated modern comfort. Period woodwork, well-proportioned formal rooms, and historic finishes coexist effortlessly with updated systems and amenities, resulting in interiors that feel elevated and timeless.
Designed for hospitality use, the property currently encompasses 22 guest rooms (plus three staff rooms) across three buildings, offering immediate operational flexibility. A separate bungalow structure — which previously housed six guest rooms — awaits renovation and presents a compelling opportunity to expand capacity by 4 to 6 (or more) additional rooms, allowing a future owner to further increase the property's revenue potential and/or the guest experience.
Although located just six kilometers south of the Village of Rhinebeck, the property sits within the Town of Hyde Park, in the district of Staatsburg — an area recognized for its developer-friendly environment and strong support for hospitality projects. This unique positioning combines cultural proximity with favorable zoning rarely found in the region.
The Belvedere Mansion is not merely a residence or venue — it is a legacy property, shaped by generations of visionaries and tastemakers. Its next caretaker is invited to guide the property into its next incarnation, whether as a world-class boutique hotel, a wellness retreat, a cultural destination, or an extraordinary private compound.
Zoning:
Greenbelt, Hotel (non-conforming)
History:
The history of Pawling Manor begins in 1696, when the land was part of a 2,428-hectare royal patent granted to Colonel Henry Pawling. According to records, by 1760, Pawling's grandson, Major John Pawling, had established a stone and wood residence on the site, anchoring what would become one of the Hudson Valley's enduring estates.
After the original structure was lost in a fire in 1899, the current Georgian-style mansion was built in 1900 by H.R. Hastings, a prominent figure in New York's Gilded Age society, reportedly as a wedding gift for his wife, Mary Hastings. The house was designed for entertaining and hosted a distinguished social circle.
The Beaux-Arts architectural firm Hoppin and Koen is recorded as the designer of the current structure. Its partners, Frances Hoppin and Terence Koen, were each mentored by McKim, Mead, and White. Hoppin and Koen are responsible for luminary Hudson Valley structures including Blithewood and Springwood (FDR's home in Hyde Park).
William Schupp, who expanded it into Pawling Manor Farm, and later the Clyde Miller family. In 1959, the property entered a new era as Pawling Health Manor, a pioneering wellness retreat founded by Dr. Robert and Joy Gross. For more than thirty years, it attracted cultural icons, including Elizabeth Taylor, James Earl Jones, Cicely Tyson, Miles Davis, Jerry Stiller, and others.
The property possesses a unique boxing legacy, having hosted a regulation ring built by Dr. Gross, a former featherweight boxing champion, where legendary trainer Cus D'Amato worked with his fighters. In the early 2000s, the property was reborn as Belvedere Mansion, a premier destination for weddings and events — notably serving as the wedding venue for Lin-Manuel Miranda.
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AMENITIES:
Three Staff Rooms Commercial Kitchen Bar 2 Fireplaces Tennis Court Private Natural Lake
Subtype:
Single-family residence | Year Built: 1900