20 Smithfield Way, Amenia, NY 12501

Description

Welcome to Smithfield Farms! Set on 53+ Bucolic acres in the heart of the Hudson Valley, Smithfield Farms is an exquisite estate, offering breathtaking, sweeping western views of the Smithfield Valley and the Catskill mountains. The centerpiece of the estate is a meticulously preserved 1790 Colonial main house with a stately brick exterior and a grand center hall. Inside, you will find four woodburning fireplaces, central air conditioning, and beautifully restored original details. The grand entertaining rooms include a 27-foot-long living room with an adjacent sunroom boasting floor to ceiling windows facing south, east, and west, as well as a formal dining room and billiards room both with original 18th century wood paneling. The ground floor also features a windowed kitchen with a separate windowed breakfast room, a home office and a mudroom. The private quarters upstairs are equally impressive. The primary suite, a corner room, offers a private terrace and an en-suite windowed bathroom with two sinks and a large shower. There is a guest suite with two bedrooms and an en-suite bathroom as well as four additional bedrooms that share a hall bathroom. This wing also has a powder room and laundry room. The home has a generator. A unique highlight of the property is the magnificent Camperdown Elm, located on the expansive terrace of the main house. This rare tree, dating back to the 1940s, provides a beautiful, shaded canopy, perfect for relaxing with cocktails and dinner while enjoying stunning sunsets over the valley. For recreation the estate offers a 48' x 17' heated gunite pool with a hot tub and large terrace, and tennis court discreetly concealed by mature plantings. Additional accommodations include a four-car garage with a two-bedroom, two-bathroom guest apartment above, featuring a living room with a 13'9" ceiling, a wood-burning fireplace, central air-conditioning and a terrace overlooking the paddocks. There is also a caretaker's cottage located at the top of the property, which has three bedrooms. Designed for Polo, Smithfield Farm is ideal for all equestrian or athletic pursuits. The main barn includes 28 stalls, with additional facilities, including two summer barns, jumping and exercise rings, multiple paddocks and turn out areas, and an "infinity" polo field with unmatched views. Smithfield Farm is a combination of historical charm, luxurious amenities, and stunning natural beauty. Co-Exclusive Additional Information: Amenities: Guest Quarters,Soaking Tub,Storage,Tennis,HeatingFuel:Oil Above Ground,ParkingFeatures:4+ Car Detached.