Massive Stamford Estate Built For New York Times Publishers Listed For $75 Million

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A sprawling 200-acre estate in Stamford, Connecticut that was originally built in 1900 for the Sulzberger family, the longtime publishers of The New York Times, has been listed for sale at $75 million. The current owners, the Haroches who founded Liberty Travel, have invested over $30 million in renovations and upgrades to the property, which now includes an 17,000 square foot manor home with 8 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, and numerous luxury amenities.

Why it matters

This listing represents one of the largest and most valuable residential properties in the tri-state area, showcasing the continued demand for high-end luxury real estate even as the market faces economic headwinds. The property's history as the longtime home of the Sulzberger family, publishers of The New York Times, also gives it significant historical significance.

The details

The Hillandale Estate spans over 200 acres across 12 separate tax lots, with 88.33 acres located in Connecticut and the remaining 112 acres in New York. The European-style stone manor home was originally built in 1900 for the Sulzberger family. The current owners, the Haroches, have invested over $30 million in renovations and upgrades that have doubled the size of the manor to 17,000 square feet. The home features 8 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, and numerous luxury amenities including an indoor Olympic-sized swimming pool, hand-carved paneled formal living and dining rooms, a library, conservatory, and more. The property also includes two guest homes, an outdoor pool, pool house, greenhouse, two horse barns, private lakes, and 5.5 miles of private roads.

• The estate was originally built in 1900 for the Sulzberger family.
• The property was sold in November 1997 for $765,500.
• The estate was previously listed for sale at $49.5 million in September 2020, but was removed two months later.

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