79 McNeil Rd

Pine Plains, NY 12567

$3,495,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
3,029 Sq. Ft.
$1,154 / Sq. Ft.
3,029
Sq. Ft.
$1,154
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 3/15/21
Sold 3/15/21

Description

Hudson Valley Modern - The home of John Gillespie Jr and writer Susan Orlean, known for 'The Orchid Thief' and The Library Book , this modern masterpiece is gently nestled into a landscape of 56 pastoral acres with views of Stissing Mountain towering over the Taconic Range. Designed by award-winning Cutler Anderson Architects, based in Bainbridge Island, Washington, the residence is a wonderful example of the firm's attention to detail and sensitivity to the natural environment. Skillfully built...Hudson Valley Modern - The home of John Gillespie Jr and writer Susan Orlean, known for 'The Orchid Thief' and The Library Book , this modern masterpiece is gently nestled into a landscape of 56 pastoral acres with views of Stissing Mountain towering over the Taconic Range. Designed by award-winning Cutler Anderson Architects, based in Bainbridge Island, Washington, the residence is a wonderful example of the firm's attention to detail and sensitivity to the natural environment. Skillfully built stone walls create a pathway running from the driveway to the front entrance with the views dramatically revealed as one steps inside. Distant mountains and a meadow in the foreground are framed by floor-to-ceiling windows that run the length of the house. The home is organized into two separate wings - a public one that comprises the open kitchen, dining and living area as well as a semi-private wing that includes a study, den, and three bedrooms. A south-facing patio with fireplace connects the two wings and provides outdoor living space. The main living space, which showcases the home's post-and-beam structure, includes the eat-in kitchen with custom beechwood cabinetry; built-in bookshelves and storage; window seats playfully set into the wall of glass; and a fireplace that anchors the seating area. A hallway leads to the study; two bedrooms that share a bath; and the primary bedroom that includes a private spa-like bath with a double-size soaking tub. All rooms take full advantage of the views and overlook a gently rolling meadow. Rounding out the living space is a den, with a hidden Murphy bed, that makes for a cozy sitting area and guest room when needed as well as a spacious mud room/laundry area plus a pantry. In addition to the home, the property includes a welcoming writer's studio, a separate detached barn that could be made into a guest home, a treehouse, as well as a pergola overlooking a pond professionally designed by renowned Anthony Archer-Wills. The grounds include a pine forest directly behind the house, fenced pasture, hayfields, and mature woods with a small stream.
  1. Listed by IRA GOLDSPIEL • WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S INT'L R CT

Property Details for 79 McNeil Road

Sale/Rent
For Sale
Style
Contemporary,Other
List Type
Exclusive Right to Sell
Subdivision
NONE
Square Feet
3029.0
Acres
56.34
LISTING UPDATED: 09/07/2021 08:32 PM

Property Details for 79 McNeil Road

StatusSold
MLS #397909
Days on Market45
Taxes$22,975 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential Detached / Single Family Detached
Year Built2005
Lot Size56.34 AC / 2,454,170 SF
CountyColumbia County
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Building Information for 79 McNeil Road

Stories1Year Built2005Building Size-Lot Size56.34 AC / 2,454,170 SF

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$17,034

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Property Information for 79 McNeil Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • School District: Pine Plains Central (COL)
  • High School: Stissing Mountain HS (COL)
  • Elementary School: Seymour Smith Elem (COL)
  • Middle School: Seymour Smith Elem (COL)
  • Roof: Metal
  • Water/sewer: Septic
  • Longitude: -73.70656
  • Latitude: 42.02373
  • Construction: Post and Beam
  • Status Detail: 0
  • Directions: Co Rte 7/Mt Ross Rd to McNeil Road
  • Occupied: Owner
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2021.0
  • HOA: No
Parking
  • Park/garage: None,Off Street
Property
Utilities
  • Heating: Propane,Radiant
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Appliances: Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Refrigerator,Wall Oven,Washer
  • Foundation: Concrete
Lot Information
  • View Desc: Mountain,Panoramic
  • Waterfront: Pond
  • Agri Dist: No
  • Above Grnd Sq Feet: 3029.0
  • Property ID No: 999999
  • Below Grnd Sq Feet: 0.0
  • Finished Square Feet: 3029.0
  • Lot Desc: Privacy,Sloping,Views
  • Miscellaneous: Horse Property
  • Unfinished Square Feet: 0.0
  • Negotiate Through: Listing Broker
  • Square Ft Source: Public Records
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Stone,Wood
  • Exterior Features: Barn,Gazebo,Other,Patio
Interior Features
  • Basement: Concrete Floor,Crawl Space,Full
  • Living Room Features: Fireplace
  • Lock Box Description: None
  • Stories: 1.0
  • Basement Desc: UNFINISHED
  • Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Number of Rooms: 7.0
  • Flooring: Slate,Wood
  • Interior Features: 9+ Foot Ceilings,French Doors,Master Bath,Vaulted Ceilings,Walk-In Closets
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Level 1 Desc: OPEN KITCHEN, LIVING & DINING ROOM. 1ST FLR PRIMARY BEDROOM.
Room1
  • Room 1: Living Room
  • Room 1 Level: 1
Room2
  • Room 2: Dining Room
  • Room 2 Level: 1
Room3
  • Room 3: Kitchen
  • Room 3 Level: 1
Room4
  • Room 4: Office
  • Room 4 Size 1: 24
  • Room 4 Size 2: 11
  • Room 4 Level: 1
Room5
  • Room 5: Den
  • Room 5 Size 1: 16
  • Room 5 Size 2: 14
  • Room 5 Level: 1
Room6
  • Room 6: Master Bedroom
  • Room 6 Size 1: 26
  • Room 6 Size 2: 16
  • Room 6 Level: 1
Room7
  • Room 7: Bedroom 2
  • Room 7 Size 1: 11
  • Room 7 Size 2: 13
  • Room 7 Level: 1
Room8
  • Room 8: Bedroom 3
  • Room 8 Size 1: 12
  • Room 8 Size 2: 13
  • Room 8 Level: 1

Property History for 79 McNeil Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 15, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1463207808

$3,495,000—
Mar 15, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1455837073

$3,495,000—
Mar 15, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1455837073

$3,495,000—
Mar 15, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1455837073

$3,495,000—
Mar 15, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1455837073

$3,495,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/15/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1463207808

$3,495,000
03/15/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1455837073

$3,495,000
03/15/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1455837073

$3,495,000
03/15/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1455837073

$3,495,000
03/15/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1455837073

$3,495,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 79 McNeil Road

Taxable ValueLand$327,700Additions$737,800Total$1,065,500
Tax Record2024$25,313 ($2,109 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,029 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,029 SqFtStories1Lot Size2,340,479 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built2005Year Renovated2015Zoning02 - SINGLE RCountyCOLUMBIAAPN103400 211.-2-77.100Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 79 McNeil Road

This home is within Pine Plains Central School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Cold Spring Early Learning Center
Public - PK to 1
Seymour Smith Intermediate Learning Center
Public - 2 to 5
Stissing Mountain High School
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Cold Spring Early Learning Center
PublicPK to 1

Seymour Smith Intermediate Learning Center
Public2 to 5

Stissing Mountain High School
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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