An extraordinary 268-acre legacy estate spanning the New York-Connecticut border, Hillandale offers unrivaled privacy and timeless grandeur. Once owned by the Sulzberger family of the New York Times, the 15,000+ sq ft, eight-bedroom European-inspired manor has been meticulously restored and features magnificent formal entertaining rooms, 11 fireplaces, two elevators, a paneled library, sun-filled conservatory, billiard room, sauna, gym and an Olympic-sized indoor pool with spa. There is also an outdoor pool with dedicated pool house. Vast, beautifully designed grounds showcase formal gardens, a private lake, woodland trails, a hedge maze and lighted tennis court. Four separate guest houses and a separate garage apartment on the property create a truly unparalleled private compound. This is a once in a generation offering for those seeking exceptional elegance and seclusion. Total Acreage 268+ acres: 173+ in Pound Ridge, New York, 95+ in Stamford, Connecticut
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
268.2 acresLot Size
$4,704Price/Sq.Ft.
6 car garageParking
Listed by Leslie McElwreath• Sotheby's International Realty
North Stamford, located between the Merritt Parkway and the New York state line, is a wooded and residential Stamford neighborhood with winding back roads and broad conservation land. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the High Ridge Road and Long Ridge Road corridor, where farm stands, equestrian facilities, and low-key local shops set a country-leaning rhythm. The Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens anchors the landscape with trails and curated plant collections. Stamford Museum & Nature Center adds a cultural counterpoint with galleries, a working farm, and outdoor programs. Housing trends toward larger colonials and contemporaries set on deep lots, with stone walls and mature trees shaping the streetscape. Hiking loops and reservoir edges define weekends, while the drive into downtown Stamford stays firmly in the background.
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Market insights
$75,000,000
DAYS ON MARKET
234 days
The average home goes pending in 43 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.4%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$75,000,000
Median list price in this area is $837,622. (99% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
17% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Elevator
Sauna
Terrace
Bedrooms
Total rooms include bedroom spaces (see room count)
Bathrooms
10 full bathrooms
4 half bathrooms
Kitchen
Cooktop
Dishwasher
Disposal
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Laundry room
Basement laundry
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Hydro air heating
Exterior features
Garden
Outdoor lighting
Tennis court(s)
Private landscaped grounds
Additional parcels
See remarks for more lot details
Waterfront
Home design
Single family residence
Three or more levels
Parking
Attached parking
Detached parking
6-car garage
Security
Security system
Construction
Stone construction
Partial, partially finished basement
Utilities
Septic tank
Cable available
Other
Private indoor and outdoor pool
Spa
Barn(s), guest house, and shed(s)
Appraiser-sourced living area
Electricity and solar
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An extraordinary 268-acre legacy estate spanning the New York-Connecticut border, Hillandale offers unrivaled privacy and timeless grandeur. Once owned by the Sulzberger family of the New York Times, the 15,000+ sq ft, eight-bedroom European-inspired manor has been meticulously restored and features magnificent formal entertaining rooms, 11 fireplaces, two elevators, a paneled library, sun-filled conservatory, billiard room, sauna, gym and an Olympic-sized indoor pool with spa. There is also an outdoor pool with dedicated pool house. Vast, beautifully designed grounds showcase formal gardens, a private lake, woodland trails, a hedge maze and lighted tennis court. Four separate guest houses and a separate garage apartment on the property create a truly unparalleled private compound. This is a once in a generation offering for those seeking exceptional elegance and seclusion. Total Acreage 268+ acres: 173+ in Pound Ridge, New York, 95+ in Stamford, Connecticut
OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #959838
Feb 17, 2026
Listed
$75,000,000
$4,704/sq ft
Smart MLS #170303951
Nov 13, 2020
Listing Removed
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Aug 27, 2020
Listing Removed
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Jul 13, 2020
Listed
$49,500,000
$3,105/sq ft
OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #H6052431
Nov 13, 2020
Listing Removed
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Aug 27, 2020
Listing Removed
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Jul 13, 2020
Listed
$49,500,000
$3,105/sq ft
Smart MLS #99124020
Oct 20, 2016
Listing Removed
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Nov 10, 2015
Listed
$75,000,000
$4,704/sq ft
GMLS #95058
Nov 10, 2015
Listed
$75,000,000
$4,704/sq ft
Smart MLS #98359461
Aug 24, 2009
Listing Removed
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Dec 10, 2007
Listed
$95,000,000
$5,958/sq ft
GMLS #68286
Dec 7, 2007
Listed
$95,000,000
$5,958/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 13, 1997
Sold
$765,500
$48/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 27, 1992
Sold
$4,565,000
$286/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$91,917 (+1.4%)
$482,220 + $3,008,750
$3,490,970
2021
$90,660 (+2.5%)
$482,220 + $3,008,750
$3,490,970
2020
$88,426
$482,220 + $3,008,750
$3,490,970
2019
$88,426 (+3.6%)
$482,220 + $3,008,750
$3,490,970
2018
$85,354 (−12.4%)
$482,220 + $3,008,750
$3,490,970
2017
$97,409 (+3.1%)
$503,170 + $3,303,370
$3,806,540
2016
$94,478 (+6.5%)
$503,170 + $3,303,370
$3,806,540
2014
$88,730
$503,170 + $3,303,370
$3,806,540
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Public record
Zoning
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Lot size
9.96 Acres
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Style
Other
County
Fairfield County
APN
327502
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Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
RA-2
Single Family Districts, Very Low Density
The purpose of these districts is to set aside and protect areas which have been or may be developed predominantly for single family dwellings on large Lots in a rural setting. Certain other uses are also permitted as-of-right or by Special Permit subject to adequate conditions and safeguards. It is intended that all uses permitted in these districts be compatible with single family Development and consistent with local Street characteristics, the use and protection of private water and sewer facilities (where public facilities are unavailable) and the level of other public services. it is hereby found and declared, further, that these regulations are necessary to the protection of these areas and that their protection is essential to the maintenance of a balanced community of sound residential area of diverse types.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Communications tower
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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