OldWalls is one of the area’s finest historic properties, originally envisioned by the legendary American sculptor Chester Beach and his artist wife Eleanor. Completed in 1918, the estate was constructed of massive hand-laid native stone with walls over two feet thick, crowned by a slate roof — a testament to old-world craftsmanship rarely seen today.
The compound includes nine bedrooms across multiple stone buildings, designed in the Arts & Crafts style and enriched with Beach’s original artistry: hand-hewn chestnut beams, whimsical friezes, artisan plaster walls, stained glass, antique doors, and built-in sculptures created by Chester Beach himself. Highlights include a soaring Great Room with fireplace, a spacious Living Room with 112 hand-painted ceiling tiles, and a chef’s kitchen.
Stone terraces open to breathtaking western vistas and sunsets. The grounds are a living landscape of English gardens, wisteria-draped arbors, fruit trees, roses, specimen plantings, and a majestic European beech. A potential pool site and grass tennis court (restorable or repurposable) expand the lifestyle options.
Additional structures include the original Stone Artist Studio (c.1914), now a guest cottage; “The Camp,” a 1940s renovated cottage with Great Room, kitchen, two bedrooms, and loft; and a five-stall equestrian barn with heated tack room, laundry, hayloft, and groom’s quarters, complemented by fenced pastures, paddocks, and a riding arena.
Set on ten+ acres across two parcels, OldWalls is a rare historic estate — a blend of history, artistry, and enduring elegance.
For sale
$4,295,000
283-289 Starr Ridge Road #283-289 and 299, Brewster, NY 10509
9beds
6,000sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1918
6.87 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$716/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Artisan plaster wallsFruit treesStained glassHand-hewn chestnut beamsAntique doorsWhimsical friezesSlate roof
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ginnel Real Estate 914-234-9234,
Claudia Atkinson 914-450-2279
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 981686
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 9
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Other
- Description: GREAT ROOM/stone fireplace, seating area, antique beams, antique panels w/lead glass, DINING AREA/antique built-ins, doors to COVERED TERRACE; GUEST BR/fp, door out, GUEST BATH; steps down to LIVING RM/hand-painted tiled ceiling, large picture window, glass block wall; SIDE HALL; POWDER RM; OFFICE; WET BAR; KITCHEN/wide plank floors, leather granite counters, center island, built-in banquette, Fr Drs out to TERRACE; MUD RM
- Level: First
Other
- Description: PRIMARY BR/fp, large walk-in closet, PRIMARY BATH; pocket door to BR/large enclosed SUN PORCH; HALL BATH/steam shower, radiant heat; BR; LAUNDRY RM
- Level: Second
Other
- Description: UNFINISHED, MECHANICALS
- Level: Basement
Other
- Description: STUDIO: stone structure; GREAT ROOM/fp, vaulted, beams; steps up to SLEEPING LOFT/skylight; KITCHEN/island, copper sink; BATH/LAUNDRY; BR/Fr Drs out to LAWN
- Level: Other
Other
- Description: "THE CAMP": KITCHEN/brick floor; ladder like steps up to LARGE OPEN LOFT w/SLEEPING PLATFORMS; GREAT RM/fp, woodburning stove insert, built-ins, window seat, door out to SCREENED PORCH; BR; HALL BATH; BR
- Level: Other
Other
- Description: EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES: THREE FENCED PADDOCKS; THREE LARGE FENCED PASTURES; RIDING ARENA; HORSE BARN/five stalls all with own turnout, heated tack room, laundry, hayloft. GROOMS QUARTERS on 2nd floor/SEATING & DINING AREAS; KITCHEN; BR; FULL BATH
- Level: Other
Heating
- Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator
- Laundry: Other
Features
- First Floor Bedroom, Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Natural Woodwork, Original Details, Primary Bathroom
- Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Attic: Walkup
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Bedroom, Family Room, Masonry, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,000
- Total interior livable area: 6,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Terrace
Lot
- Size: 6.87 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Cleared, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Level, Private, Views
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Corral(s), Guest House, Residence, Stable(s)
- Parcel number: 37308907900000010090000000
- Special conditions: None
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Craftsman,Estate
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Stone, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Brewster
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $716/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,330,000
- Annual tax amount: $38,631
- Date on market: 6/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 4 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $4,295,000-1.3%$716/sqft |
Source:  OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #981686 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2025 | Listing removed | $4,350,000$725/sqft |
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #885267 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $4,350,000$725/sqft |
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #885267 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 10509
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Pequenakonck Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 9/10North Salem Middle School High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Pequenakonck Elementary School
- Middle: North Salem Middle/ High School
- High: North Salem Middle/ High School
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- New York
- Putnam County
- Brewster
- 10509
- 283-289 Starr Ridge Road Unit 283-289 and 299
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