'Renamor' French Provincial Mansion On 151-Acre Estate Available For $29.5 Million

TUXEDO PARK, NY — If the latest property to hit the market is any indication, the Provincial life might be a little more glamorous than a certain Disney princess led us to believe.

A rare chance to own a 1928 French Provincial mansion known as "Renamor," set on 151 acres in Orange County's Tuxedo Park, is here for $29.5 million. On the market for the first time in over three decades, it is the largest and most expensive listing for sale in the historic enclave.

Known as America's first gated community and as the namesake for the formal tuxedo, Tuxedo Park was once a "playground" for Gilded Age tycoons such as J.P. Morgan and William Waldorf Astor, and members of the Vanderbilt family. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the village was built in the 1880s by tobacco heir Pierre Lorillard IV, and is known for its "historic residences, glacial lakes and pristine forests across 2,600 private acres."

According to the listing, by Richard Ellis of Ellis Sotheby's International Realty in Nyack, after "stepping through Renamor's private gates, visitors are greeted by rolling lawns punctuated by majestic tree groves, a motor court, serene walking and golf-cart path and expanses of woods offering striking views of Tuxedo Lake."

"Spanning 151 acres, this extraordinary listing is a rare offering that combines architectural romance, historic provenance and modern off-the-grid sustainability in a way that is simply unparalleled," Ellis added. "As the first opportunity in decades to own a property of such scale within Tuxedo Park, Renamor offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for discerning buyers."

Located on Ridge Road, the estate features a total of 16 bedrooms, 20 bathrooms and 19 fireplaces.

The main residence has around 14,000 square feet of living space, including a "soaring" great hall, a grand salon, a spacious kitchen, a banquet-sized dining room, a library, a former chapel, a "fumoir," and a wine cellar.

The estate also includes a 3,700-square-foot guest house, a 4,700-square-foot carriage house, a boathouse on Tuxedo Lake, a secluded log cabin with a stone fireplace and porch, a tea house, a spa building, two pools (including a lap pool), and a tennis court.

Renamor is able to function entirely off the grid without disrupting the estate's historic integrity, with a hidden, million-dollar geothermal heating system and a concealed solar field.

The listing is composed of 11 contiguous lots being sold together for the first time since the mansion was built.

"Originally built for George S. Amory and his wife, Marion Renee, the home embodies the romantic, rustic elegance characterized by French Provincial design and architecture in post-World War I America, a departure from the prevalent neoclassical and colonial revival homes of the era," Ellis explained. "Its steep, clay-tile hip roof, numerous dormers, stucco and stone facade and decorative ironwork evoke a timeless aesthetic. Exceptional stonework, woodwork, beams, millwork, fireplace mantels and period design elements grace the home."

The rarely seen private retreat most recently belonged to the late Robert Stanley Dow, a prominent asset manager, Olympic saber fencer, and a committed philanthropist who believed deeply in giving back to the community.

"My father's legacy is deeply rooted in a commitment to hard work, perseverance and service," his daughter, Lindsay Dow, who is managing the sale on behalf of her family, said. "His belief in paying it forward by giving back to the community was unwavering, and it is my honor to help carry that tradition forward."

With its own historic train station and direct access to Grand Central Station via rail, Tuxedo Park was a premier weekend destination for New York's elite. In fact, its exclusive appeal was so strong that private rail cars often brought them directly to its gates. Nowadays, NJ Transit service offers a 50-minute commute to Penn Station.

The property is zoned to the Tuxedo Union Free School District and property taxes are estimated to be $311,565 annually.