Wow House: Sally Jessy Raphael Puts Hudson Valley Estate On The Market

PAWLING, NY — Sally Jessy Raphael has put her beautiful Hudson Valley estate on the market in the Hudson Valley for $6.5 million.

The 25.5-acre equestrian estate, known as Elmwood Farm, was built in 1860. It includes a 43-room Elizabethan Style manor house, two caretaker homes, a carriage house with groom's quarters, a yoga studio, a 12,000 sq. ft. stable, greenhouse and more.

The 3-story, 17-bedroom, 9-bath (plus 4 half-baths) mansion comes into view at the end of a long gated drive, where a porte cochere provides gracious access to the sunset-facing veranda.

The home features a wealth of exquisite details, including hand-carved pilasters, hand-painted plaster ceiling motifs and moldings, leaded glass windows, and variegated gables with carved vignette timber fascia and Gothic spires.

It has 10 fireplaces.

The figured-oak grand staircase is enhanced by 30 newel posts with hand-carved whimsical animals.

A separate wing on the second floor features hand-painted storybook murals.

Among its other features:

• Elevator
• Patio
• Pool

According to the Robb Report, the actress and erstwhile daytime talk show host famous for her red-framed glasses bought the place in 1997 with her late husband Karl Sodlerland.

The listing agent is Harriet Norris of Douglas Elliman.