Historic Beaconsfield Estate Offered by Christie's for $12.5M

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Bedford Hills, New York (March 14, 2022) — Beaconsfield Estate epitomizes Old World elegance while fully embracing a modern luxury lifestyle. Built for English aristocracy at the turn of the 19th century and named for the town of Beaconsfield, a medieval burg in Britain’s Buckinghamshire, the manor encompasses 13.4 wooded acres. Included in the offering is an outdoor pool and pool house with guest quarters, a caretaker’s cottage, a putting green and a four-car garage, A deeded 4.09-acre parcel with its own address has a three-bedroom house and small barn. Purchased as a privacy buffer, the new owner could easily divest it.

This Westchester County manor of 12,000 square feet with six bedrooms, all warmed by fireplaces, and six full and two partial baths is represented by David Sanders of Christie’s International Real Estate Westchester Hudson Valley with global marketing services by Christie’s International Real Estate.

A wrought-iron gate flanked by stone pillars opens to a long drive through a dense forested stand of old-growth hardwoods. Providing the ultimate in privacy, the canopy of trees opens to a large motor court to reveal the home’s exterior and its arresting color palette of cream and blue trimmed with dark accents. English architectural influences like turrets, octagonal bastions and bay windows imbue the structure with elegance, as do the manicured gardens and expansive lawns.

Said David Sanders, Associate Broker and Director of Luxury Marketing at Christie’s International Real Estate: “The setting is magnificent with thick stands of trees and adjacent to the famed championship Glen Arbor Golf Club. The residence is ideal for entertaining with an array of rooms for socializing, all with fireplaces of carved marble and opening to the outdoors.”

Double rosewood mahogany doors, shaded by an entry portico, open to a 12.5-foot-wide gallery with polished hardwood floors. A stately staircase winds up the home’s three levels, filtering in sunlight from the galleries above. The hall terminates at the oversized combination parlor and dining room and a more intimate sitting area, each with a separate entrance.

This grand room is decorated in soothing hues of blue with fine carvings and moldings, and antique Zuber wallpaper depicting historic American panoramas. The dining area comfortably seats 10 with French doors opening to a terrace overlooking the pool.

The small sitting room flows to another larger drawing room with natural light streaming in on two sides through oversized windows. Both these rooms open to a large, covered patio.

The spacious and airy kitchen, completely updated in a modern aesthetic, features a Viking stove, soapstone counters, a center island and oak cabinetry. The home’s three turrets create three octagonal spaces: a dining alcove off the kitchen, a den with a large bay window which opens to the pool and a lounge near the front entry. There is also a handsome library and a covered walk leading to the detached four-car garage.

The second level contains the expansive private suite with en-suite marble bathroom, dressing room and walk-in closet, exercise room, office, fireplace, and balcony overlooking the gorgeous grounds. This level provides an additional five bedrooms, all with fireplaces, and four-and-a-half bathrooms. The third level is reserved for the sixth en-suite bedroom.

Completing the compound is a spectacular outdoor pool, tennis court, pool house with guest quarters and kitchenette, a caretaker’s cottage, and a putting green.

Bedford has been described as right out of Norman Rockwell, with quaint carnivals, parades, and other community-building events. The town is built around a village green that dates back to 1680 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Punctuated throughout with antique stone walls, the area is notable for large tracts of land, 130 miles of equestrian trails and nature preserves. Ultimately private and charming, the area has hosted former and current residents such as Glenn Close, Mariah Carey, Ralph Lauren, Martha Stewart, and Bruce Willis.

About Christie’s International Real Estate Westchester | Hudson Valley

Christie’s International Real Estate Westchester | Hudson Valley, the southern New York State affiliate of Christie’s renowned real estate brand and a recipient of Christie’s 2018 Affiliate of the Year award, covers Rockland, Westchester, and Orange Counties in New York. The brokerage is rapidly expanding, with existing offices in New City, Scarsdale, Chappaqua and Nyack, NY and additional office locations coming soon. With a staff of accomplished real estate agents and brokers, its clients across the region are provided with customized, personalized services, backed by the global real estate brand of Christie’s International Real Estate. Christie’s International Real Estate is a worldwide network of over 31,000 agents in more than 48 countries, with annual sales of more than $100 billion. Christie’s provides local expertise with global connections. For more information, call 845-205-3521 or visit www.christiesrehudsonvalley.com.

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