Incredible Custom Barndominium ‘Like No Other’ With Hobby Farm and Room for Helipad Hits the Market for $12.5 Million

An incredible barn-style home—built using architectural elements from the reclaimed wood of New York City water tanks as well as original Boston cobblestones—has hit the market for $12.5 million.

The four-bedroom custom-built compound in Canaan, NY, is known as Pierce Peak and also comes with an equestrian and hobby farm as well as room for a helipad to be built.

Built as a “one-of-one” home, it offers one level of luxurious living, designed for both grand-scale entertaining and intimate gatherings.

“When the sellers built this house, they wanted to create a property that no one else had,” says listing agent Steven Weisz, of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty. “That was their motivation, and the buyer will also be someone who wants that.”

The home sits on the summit of Cunningham Hill, where Weisz says it feels like living on top of the world—but with convenient accessibility to lakes, skiing, and nature trails.

“It’s in the middle of the countryside but is right off 295 with close access to the turnpike,” says Weisz. “There are 360-degree views on top of the hill, so you can see the sun rise and set from the property. As a luxury property specialist, I have seen my share of so-called mansions, but this one really breaks the mold.”

The 6,829-square-foot interior boasts a rustic entry with wood-clad walls, sliding barn doors, and a retractable glass wall that opens to the outdoor living area with gas fireplace.

“When you sit in the outdoor living room, you can feel the stress just melt away,” he adds.

The AIA award-winning residence also has a great room with cathedral ceilings and exposed beams. This space encompasses a built-in bar, living room, and modern kitchen. Floor-to-ceiling windows surround the space and frame the stunning surroundings.

“It has a state-of-the-art construction with concrete and steel, along with wood touches,” Weisz says. “There is also geothermal heating and cooling, which is wonderful. I would think the metal roof would be less intensive to maintain than a Georgian brick mansion.”

A gourmet chef’s kitchen has a farmhouse sink, custom cabinetry, and marble countertops.

“I think the next buyer will want to live in the country in a home that no one else has,” he says.

“This house is design-forward but not glitzy. It has a comfortable and elegant design in a modern shell with energy efficiency. It’s simple elegance with contemporary architecture at its finest that makes an impression on everyone who walks through the door.”

The property also has a lower-level fitness center, two-car garage, built-in fire pit, an infinity-edge pool, outdoor shower, and separate guest quarters designed for both adults and children.

Located just 15 minutes from Tanglewood, the sprawling 31.56-acre property offering views spanning New York to Massachusetts also boasts a security gate for added privacy.

“It even has a 6-acre hobby farm with cows and a barn with stalls for horses at the base of the hill,” Weisz notes. “There is also space for a helipad on property, so it would be ideal for someone who works in the city.”

Weisz says he believes the property will likely be used as a primary residence.

“If it is used as a secondary residence, I think they are going to love living in Canaan so much that they will turn it into a primary home,” he says. “There is no better place to live than on top of Cunningham Hill.”