Legacy meets lifestyle at The Brower Estate (circa 1737): Tranquil setting tucked at the end of a maple-lined drive, where history and quiet luxury converge. Originally conceived as a working farmstead, the property now offers endless opportunities: an idyllic private retreat, equestrian escape, weekend sanctuary, or refined destination for celebrations. Previously operated as a successful wedding venue, the estate naturally lends itself to expanded possibilities including wellness retreats, artist residencies, corporate gatherings, or hospitality ventures rooted in the peace of the countryside.
At the heart of the estate, the English cottage is rich with character and craftsmanship: wide plank floors, Dutch doors, soapstone sinks, Delft tile accents, multiple fireplaces, and an Aga stove evoke a sense of timeless warmth rarely found today. Additional guest accommodations include a sunlit one-bedroom pool house & a contemporary two-bedroom apartment, creating space for extended stays, caretaker quarters, or hosting with ease.
The English barn blends rustic elegance w/ modern functionality, featuring stalls, a tack room, office, workshop, and a newly constructed Amish-built two-story deck overlooking pastoral views. The Dutch barn offers an idyllic backdrop for refined entertaining, intimate celebrations, or simply embracing the slower pace of country life.
A spring-fed pond, gardens, planting fields, and handcrafted Amish mortise-and-tenon barn complete the grounds, each contributing to the estate's sense of timeless charm.
Currently being offered with 36 acres perfectly curated for an intentional farmhouse lifestyle. The additional 100 acres (including active farmland) available at an additional cost for those seeking a larger legacy holding.
Conveniently located just 30 minutes from historic Cooperstown, 1 hour from Albany Int'l Airport, and 3 hours from NYC, The Brower Estate offers the rare balance of peaceful seclusion and accessibility.
Active
$1,995,000
844 Hickory Hill Road, Fort Plain, NY 13339
3beds
2,832sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential, Apartment
Built in 1737
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$704/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spring-fed pondMultiple fireplacesContemporary two-bedroom apartmentDutch doorsAga stoveWide plank floorsDelft tile accents
- 77 days |
- 491 |
- 28 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
NY ICON Group LLC 518-477-0628,
Ashley Schorpp 518-703-0666
Source: Global MLS,MLS#: 202618392
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Description: Cottage Main Home
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Description: Cottage Main Home
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Description: Cottage Main Home
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Description: Pool House
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Description: English Barn Apartment
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Description: English Barn Apartment
- Level: Second
Half bathroom
- Description: Cottage Main Home
- Level: First
Full bathroom
- Description: Cottage Main Home
- Level: Second
Full bathroom
- Description: Pool House
- Level: First
Full bathroom
- Description: English Barn Apartment
- Level: Second
Half bathroom
- Description: English Barn
- Level: First
Half bathroom
- Description: Engligh Barn
- Level: First
Dining room
- Description: Cottage Main Home
- Level: First
Foyer
- Description: Cottage Main Home
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Description: Cottage Main Home
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Description: Pool House
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Description: English Barn Apartment
- Level: Second
Living room
- Description: Pool House
- Level: First
Living room
- Description: English Barn Apartment
- Level: Second
Other
- Description: Cottage Main Home
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Purifier, Water Softener
- Laundry: Other, In Basement
Features
- Built-in Features, Central Vacuum, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove, Bedroom, Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,832
- Total interior livable area: 2,832 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,832
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Off Street, Circular Driveway, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Other, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Other, Garden
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Orchard, Pasture, Pond, Trees/Woods, Garden, Hills
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Size: 36 Acres
- Features: Private, Road Frontage, Views, Wooded, Negotiable, Garden, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Other, Guest House, Stable(s), Workshop, Barn(s)
- Parcel number: 273489 31.125.1
- Zoning description: Mixed
- Special conditions: Standard,Estate
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Architectural style: Cottage,Farm,Farmhouse,Old Style,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential, Apartment
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Stone, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Other, Stone
- Roof: Metal,Shingle,Wood,Asphalt
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1737
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 150 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s), Fire Sprinkler System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Fort Plain
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $704/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $805,938
- Annual tax amount: $17,876
- Date on market: 5/29/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$3,246/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000-23.2%$704/sqft |
Source:  Global MLS #202618392 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2026 | Listing removed | $2,599,000$918/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202521736 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,599,000+33.3%$918/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202521736 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2020 | Listing removed | $1,950,000$689/sqft |
Source: Select Sotheby's Int Realty #201932830 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2019 | Price change | $1,950,000-2.3%$689/sqft |
Source: Select Sotheby's International Realty #201932830 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000+175.2%$704/sqft |
Source: Bramshill Realty #4846727 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2005 | Sold | $725,000$256/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $257,900 +8.2% |
| 2024 | -- | $238,400 |
| 2023 | -- | $238,400 |
| 2022 | -- | $238,400 +22.3% |
| 2021 | -- | $195,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $195,000 |
| 2019 | -- | $195,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $195,000 |
| 2017 | $11,288 | $195,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $195,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $195,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $195,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $195,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $195,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $195,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $195,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $195,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $195,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $195,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $195,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $195,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $195,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $195,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $195,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $195,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 13339
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Harry Hoag SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 4.6 mi
- 3/10Fort Plain Junior Senior High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 4.4 mi
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