374 S Mountain Rd

Mountain View Farmhouse is an extraordinary, turnkey, old style home, offering a beautiful blend of modern luxury, historic charm and significant provenance.

Its extensive $800,000 renovation has created a stunning home with top-of-the-line features while preserving its original character. The open-concept kitchen and great room with glass walls that bath the space in sunlight are perfect for enjoying the natural surroundings. The ancient hand-hewn beams, interior sandstone and brick walls, leaded glass window and classic panel doors all add a unique touch to the home’s story. Beautiful specimen plantings grace the 6.5 acre property which is totally private and features a private lake and tennis court. Large grass lawns surround the structure as well as mature Magnolias, Dogwood, weeping beech tree, and many other specimens.

The spacious layout with a primary suite on the first floor, with adjoining den, additional bedrooms and baths on the second level, and a private guest suite above the garage make this property ideal for both family living and hosting visitors. Plus, the walkout lower level with full-sized windows, separate entrance and fireplace, offers easy expansion opportunities if one is looking for more finished space. A very large slate patio is off the kitchen and great room, that runs along the back of the house, overlooking the lake allowing sunlight much of the day.

Early 20th century residents were called "South Mountain Roaders", and represented a array of successful artists, painters, sculptures (John Mowbray-Clarke), potters (Henry Varnum Poor), musician, Rock (Mick Jagger) and opera singers (Kurt Weill and Lotte Lenya), writers for theater (Maxwell Anderson) and television, etc., who starting leaving NYC at the turn o f the 20th century, looking for a better life which they found in this artistic community.

The property's history adds another layer of intrigue, especially with its ties to the Zukor estate, Paramount Studios, and the array of famous artists and entertainers who once visited. The proximity to High Tor Park, a 691-acre space with hiking trails and views of the NYC skyline, adds to the appeal. The area’s rich history and artistic community make it an inspiring place to live.

It truly seems like the perfect balance of luxury, history, and nature, ideal for a full-time home or weekend getaway. Probably the most noted resident in the community was Adolf Zukor, the film producer and one of the three founding members of Paramount Studios & Chairman of the Board. 374 S Mountain Rd was part of the Zukor estate's vast array of buildings. Most of Paramount's major stars were guests at the property, from Mary Pickford, Rudolph Valentino, Marlene Dietrich, Mae West, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and many others. Many scenes from Paramount's early films were shot right on the property before the industry moved to Los Angeles. Mountain View Farm was the name of the Zukor estate, and this home was a cottage on the property. The golf course that's next to the property, is part of the original course that Zukor designed for his estate.

Cropsey Farm, a working farm that sells fresh produce is down the road from Mountain View Farmhouse, as well as Dr Davie's Farm ( who BTW was one of the founders of the 1913 art show at the NYC armory, which revolutionized the way Americans looked at art!) is close by.

There's nothing like Mountain View Farmhouse. The perfect weekend residence or full-time home! Find your one!