Dazzling Tuxedo Park Estate Hits the Market for $29.5 Million—as It Eyes Up Record-Breaking Sale in Historic Gilded Age Enclave

An extraordinary property has come onto the market in the quaint Hudson Valley, NY, village of Tuxedo Park and is now poised to set the record for the most expensive dwelling ever sold in the community—if, that is, it can achieve its historic $29.5 million asking price.

Originally built in 1928, the property boasts a level of classic luxury rarely found in homes built today, “blending history, grandeur, and modern sustainability,” the listing notes.

The dwelling—which is the largest estate in Tuxedo Park—is made up of three separate residences that each make a grand impression on the 150-acre property.

Commissioned by local couple George S. Amory and his wife, M. Renee Carhart Amory, the property became known as Renamor—a combination of Renee’s first and last names.

It was originally built as a retreat for members of high society seeking a reprieve from the city during the last years of the Gilded Age, when Tuxedo Park became a sought-after escape among New York’s wealthiest residents.

It was most recently purchased by Olympic-fencer-turned-investment-manager Robert S. Dow, who bought the home in the 1990s, although it is not known exactly what he paid.

Dow died in 2024 and the sale of the property is being overseen by his daughter, Lindsay, 35, according to the Wall Street Journal.

However, unlike many of the other Gilded Age estates that still occupy the area, Renamor was built in the romantic French Provincial style and boasts a European-inspired elegance that would later surge in popularity.

“With its distinct hip roof, classic clay tiles, dormer windows, stone and stucco façade, and period ironwork inside and out, it evokes the spirit of Normandy, Provence, and the French countryside, brought to life in the rolling hills of New York’s Hudson Valley,” the listing—which is held by Richard Ellis of Ellis Sotheby’s International Realty—crows.

During Dow’s ownership of the home, he took “meticulous” care to preserve its history, while also adding some modern touches that help it to maintain its luxurious status through every era.

All corners of the 14,000-square-foot main residence ooze opulence, which is clear to see from the moment you set foot inside the dramatic front doors to be greeted by a soaring great hall.

The property features multiple living spaces sure to dazzle even the most discerning of guests, including a grand salon, a “banquet-size dining room,” a library, a wine cellar, an expansive kitchen, and a former chapel that has since been converted into another room for residents to enjoy.

In total, the estate boasts a staggering 16 bedrooms, 20 bathrooms, and 19 fireplaces, making it the perfect place to hide away during the winter months.

Additionally, the estate features a guesthouse that was built in the 1930s, as well as a carriage house that has been converted into an apartment to house additional guests or members of staff.

“Beyond the residences, the estate includes a boathouse on Tuxedo Lake, a secluded one-room log cabin with a large stone fireplace, a spa/pool house, tea house, oversized five-car garage, and multiple outdoor entertaining areas,” the listing continues.

For those with a passion for the great outdoors, the estate’s spectacular gardens will undoubtedly provide a big draw.

A paradise in and of themselves, the rolling gardens are home to all manner of surprises, including two separate swimming pools, a picturesque pond, and a private dock that leads to the Tuxedo Lake.

While exploring the extensive grounds, one might also stumble across a setup of solar panels that help to power the property, having been installed as part of a $1 million overhaul that saw the estate taken off the grid, enabling it to run on its own net-zero system.

“Renamor is not just a historic treasure, it is also a model of sustainability, renewably powered by solar and geothermal energy, giving it a forward-thinking edge,” the listing explains.

While Tuxedo Park is home to many an opulent estate—with 18 homes currently listed in the community with an asking price above $1 million—Renamor still manages to stand out, thanks to its size and incomparable grandeur.

“Renamor is more than a home, it’s a legacy estate, ready to be passed to a new generation of stewardship,” the description notes. “Whether as a weekend retreat or a full-time residence, this is a landmark property of remarkable depth, vision and beauty. Find your one of one. Renamor.”

Speaking to Realtor.com®, the home’s listing agent explained that there are all manner of unique aspects of the home that might speak to a prospective buyer—admitting that he was drawn to its French Provincial architecture and the history of its location.

“I love Renamor because it is an extraordinary residence—the brick and mortar,” Ellis said. “I love its provenance, and the chance to set a possible record sale in the area.

“I love the fact it’s a classic, French Provincial-style estate home, located in one of America’s most prestigious communities at the start of the 20th century. I love the architecture and warmth the home offers and its outbuildings, especially the boathouse and log cabin with a big stone fireplace.”

Ellis also noted the care and attention that have been paid to the home over the years—beginning with the heartwarming tale of true love between its original owners.

“I love the love story between George S. Amory and M. Renee Carhart Amory, the couple who had the home designed….thus the name, Renamor…after his wife!” he said.