Explore the freshly renovated Southern Colonial in Westchester County on 2.77 private acres bordering a nature preserve.
A newly renovated six-bedroom Southern Colonial nestled on 2.77 acres of wooded privacy has just hit the market in Briarcliff Manor, NY, for $4,195,000.
Built in 1900 by village founder Walter Law for his daughter, the 5,374-square-foot estate was inspired by George Washington's historic Mount Vernon residence in Virginia.
"I believe this property appeals to a buyer with a love of history and provenance," says listing agent Tina Adams of Corcoran Legends Realty. "Walter Law was the founder of Briarcliff Manor and, at one time, the biggest landowner in Westchester."
The property has sold several times since it was constructed and is now owned by Todd Kahn, chief executive officer and brand president of Coach, and retail executive Francine Della Baida, who purchased the property for $2,020,000 in 2022.
The grand estate has a welcoming entry with a six-column front porch that opens to an interior full of period craftsmanship. (Daniel Milstein) 
The home features a custom Bilotta kitchen and bar built for both everyday living and entertaining. (Daniel Milstein) 
A formal living room with latticed doors flows into a sunroom that could be used as an office or reading room. (Daniel Milstein) "It's a six-bedroom layout with a lot of flexibility, so it works well for a buyer who wants space to grow, entertain, and host, but it will also speak to someone relocating from New York City or surrounding metros who wants a turnkey, move-in-ready estate without having to undertake renovation work themselves," Adams notes.
The grand estate has a welcoming entry with a six-column front porch that opens to an interior full of period craftsmanship. Historic highlights throughout the interior include original paneled pocket doors, custom millwork, handcrafted moldings, three-quarter-height wood paneling, a dramatic staircase, and four wood-burning fireplaces, and a front porch.
"This home offers an exceptional array of impressive features: classic architecture and finely crafted millwork throughout, sun-filled rooms, and a custom Bilotta kitchen and bar built for both everyday living and entertaining," she added.
"The renovation you see today is entirely theirs. The kitchen, the butler's pantry and bar, the primary suite, restoration of all architectural details and the garage, EV charging, landscaping, and extensive masonry—all of that was done under their ownership, so it is all freshly renovated."
The dining room. The home has been freshly, and thoughtfully, renovated. (Daniel Milstein) 
The primary suite (Daniel Milstein) 
The grounds of the estate in Briarcliff Manor, NY (Daniel Milstein) Adams says the owners took great care to preserve the home's architectural integrity.
"They were thoughtful about preserving the historic bones—for example, the original pocket doors, the moldings, the wood paneling—all while bringing in the systems and finishes a buyer expects today," she adds.
A formal living room with latticed doors flows into a sunroom that could be used as an office or reading room. The formal dining room has rich wood paneling.
"I'd expect most buyers to use this home as a primary residence, as it's five minutes to the Metro-North station, with an easy commute into Manhattan, and it's zoned for Briarcliff Manor's schools," Adams says.
"The layout, with six bedrooms, a home office/studio above the garage, and the sunroom off the living room, really reads as a full-time residence.
"That being said, it could just as easily work as a secondary residence for someone who wants a turnkey weekend or seasonal escape from the city without sacrificing space or privacy—the grounds and the porches especially lend themselves to that kind of use."
Outdoor terraces overlook perennial gardens, a fire pit area, and a detached three-car garage with a bonus room above that could be transformed into a home office, fitness center, or guest accommodations.
"Outside, the grounds are just as compelling: lush, expansive, and private, with ample room for a pool or tennis court, all set against a wooded backdrop bordering a nature preserve," Adams adds. "It's incredibly rare to find this level of historic character paired with a modern finish, outdoor space, and privacy."