An Island in the Sky
A very rare opportunity to own The LODGE at Dancing Rock Preserve
Dancing Rock is private park in the Hudson Highlands just one hour from New York City by car or train. The owners of Dancing Rock Preserve spent over twenty years acquiring and protecting approximately a quarter of a square mile of native forests with spectacular views providing absolute privacy. Dancing Rock Preserve is wonderfully an “Island in the Sky”
Extensive views of the Hudson Highlands, Hudson River, New Jersey, and the skyscrapers of Manhattan
Your opportunity to own paradise!
Situated on the historic Old Albany Post Road, DANCING ROCK comprises the majority of a scenic ridge in the Hudson Highlands. Accessed by a charming half mile long driveway, the LODGE AT DANCING ROCK is a gracious Mid-Century inspired home
The LODGE features walls of glass that allow both the spectacular views and forest to seamlessly flow into the home. The centerpiece is a one-thousand square foot great room with 22-foot-high ceilings, a large fireplace built from native stone, a modern kitchen, plus dining and entertaining areas
The master bedroom suite features large windows that take advantage of the property’s views with a large ensuite bathroom. Additionally there are two more bedrooms, an office, an exercise room, and one additional full, and one-half bath
A very large greenhouse is attached to the LODGE and provides a wonderful respite during the colder months. It could easily be repurposed for an indoor pool. The LODGE is surrounded by more than 1500 square feet of patios providing ample space for outdoor entertaining. There is a heated 3 car garage under the LODGE
The LODGE is situated on a private mountain top encompassing approximately 1/4 of a square mile
Amazing views, ultimate privacy, with magnificent flora and fauna
The Lodge is a wonderful Mid-Century Home
Convenient, private, and discreet
Dancing Rock Preserve provides the discerning buyer with the opportunity to disappear into nature while being convenient to New York City and minutes away from the cultural centers of Cold Spring, Garrison, Peekskill, and Beacon
Spectacular views of Manhattan, New Jersey, and the Hudson Highlands
Garrison, NY a wonderful location
DANCING ROCK is situated on the coveted Old Albany Post Road, one of the nation’s oldest roads still in continual use. It was constructed under the supervision of Benjamin Franklin and is on the National Register of Historic Places
Enjoy the best of the outdoors; nature, hiking, stargazing, snowshoeing, hunting, and more
More than seven miles of hiking trails meandering through the property, providing both scenic vistas and the opportunity for viewing wildlife. Miles of stone walls and several streams transverse Dancing Rock Preserve
Forever Wild…just 1 hour from NYC
DANCING ROCK PRESERVE is protected by conservation easements administered by the esteemed Hudson Highland Land Trust ensuring that the preserve will remain forever wild. The easements allow for the construction of two additional residences allowing for the development of a future family compound. Development of camp and agricultural uses are also permitted
Dancing Rock Preserve has more than 7 miles of hiking trails
OVERVIEW
- Private and unique 155.5 acre nature preserve
- The LODGE is a Mid-Century inspired retreat built in 2002
- Views of Hudson Highlands, Hudson River, New Jersey and Manhattan
- Provides unsurpassed privacy and access to nature—one hour from NYC
LODGE
- Situated at the highest point on the property providing sweeping 180-degree views
- 3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1 half bath
- Massive great room with soaring walls of glass, 22’ high ceilings, native stone fireplace, modern kitchen, dining and living areas
- Office and exercise rooms
- Butler’s pantry | Dumb waiter
- Attached 900 square foot greenhouse
- Heated 3 car garage
- 1500 square feet of patios
- 20 Kw Back-up generator
- 2 high capacity wells
- 5 zone heating and 3 zone cooling systems
PRIVATE PARK
- Entered by scenic half-mile long driveway
- Approximately a quarter square mile of mature forests laced with scenic ridges, rock outcroppings, stone walls, and streams
- 4 acres surrounding The LODGE are protected by electric deer fencing
- 7 miles of hiking trails
- Healthy mature hardwood forests with understory of indigenous plants
- Forests have been maintained under the supervision of a consulting forester for more than 20 years; enrolled in New York State 480A Forestry Program
- Perennial gardens
- Underground utilities including high-speed fiber optic broadband
- Consists of 4 tax parcels: 83.13-1-33 | 83.5-1-24.111 | 83.9-1-16 | 83.9-1-17
LOCATION
- Approximately 1 hour from New York City via auto or Metro North Railroad from Grand Central Station
- On the historic Old Albany Post Road, one of the nation’s oldest roads still in use with original stone mile markers; listed on the National Register of Historic Places
- Close to the cultural centers of Garrison Cold Spring, Peekskill and Beacon; all known for their museums, galleries, restaurants, and shops
- Close to the Hudson River, Hudson Highlands, Fahnestock, Bear Mountain, and Harriman State Parks
- Easy access to the wide range of cultural and recreational options that have made this part of the Hudson Valley so desirable
The LODGE at Dancing Rock Preserve
Unique opportunity to own an “Island in the Sky”
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Andy Galler agaller@me.com 914 414 0961
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The LODGE at Dancing Rock Preserve 