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A stunning historic home that belonged to the late Marylou Whitney, a socialite and horse breeder dubbed “the Queen of Saratoga,” has landed on the market for $16 million.
Cady Hill is the 6,218-square-foot, seven-bedroom, 7.5-bathroom home at 40 Geyser Road in Saratoga Springs, NY. The home was completed in 1851 and comes with an 11-car garage, rose gardens, tennis courts, and a heated pool on its on 120 acres.
“There is so much history as the property dates back to the pre-Revolutionary War with rumors of George Washington staying on the estate in the building referred to as the George Washington Tavern,” says listing agent Julie A. Bonacio, broker and owner of Julie & Co. Realty. “It is truly one of a kind, a gem of Saratoga that could never be re-created again.”
Cady Hill is being listed by Whitney’s husband, John Hendrickson, who now spends most of his time in Florida. His late wife lived in the house beginning in 1958, when she married her previous husband, Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney, who had purchased the property in 1936, according to the Daily Gazette. Cornelius died in 1992.
Marylou Whitney died in 2019 at the age of 93. She had a stable of 190 winning horses. Her philanthropy and love of racing helped keep Saratoga Springs afloat during tough decades like the 1970s, when attendance at races plummeted, the Daily Gazette noted.
Four-story estate
Julie & Co Realty, Llc
Formal dining room with hand-painted wallpaper
Julie & Co Realty, Llc
Formal living room, with all furniture included in the sale
Julie & Co Realty, Llc
The estate comes with more than 120 acres.
Julie & Co Realty, Llc
A glass-enclosed, heated pool
Julie & Co Realty, Llc
This state-of-the-art kitchen was recently renovated.
Julie & Co Realty, Llc
The property boasts a number of spectacular features, including a chapel, a gift from Cornelius to Marylou at Christmas in 1982. The space features floors made of boards from an old barn and pews crafted by Shakers.
Cady Hill was designed for special events and entertaining on a grand scale with its heated pool and glass pool house, marble fountains, tennis courts, and rose gardens.
The four-story estate includes a stunning foyer with a black and white marble floor, a formal living room, and a space for relaxing called the Saratoga Room. The formal dining room features hand-painted wallpaper, a crystal chandelier, and a hardwood floor.
The kitchen was recently renovated with quartz counters, a vintage Viking stove with a griddle and double oven, a butler’s pantry, a walk-in pantry, and a walk-in cooler.
On the second floor, there are two main suites. Additional bedrooms and bathrooms can be found on the other floors.
The enclosed north and south porches are spacious and filled with natural light. The property includes staff quarters, and the sale includes the furniture.
For more photos and details, check out the full listing.
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