Schoolhouse-turned-home in NY lists on land that was part of Underground Railroad
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A property with deep historical roots has landed on the real estate market for the first time in over three decades in the rolling greenery of Bedford Hills, New York.
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It’s the oldest “surviving” building in the area — a schoolhouse that was built in 1790 and restored in 2023 not only to be a thing of beauty, but also a property that showcases its past in a glorious way.
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“Buxton Pond Farm has long been a sanctuary for notable American visionaries,” the listing on Sotheby’s International Realty says.
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“It was the country home of DeWitt Clinton, former Governor of New York and architect of the Erie Canal. David Hosack, botanist and physician to Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, also left his imprint here through his botanical collaborations with Clinton. In the 20th century, the property was home to pioneering television actress and writer Gertrude Berg, who chronicled her life at the farm in the acclaimed 2009 documentary ‘Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg.’”
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As the photos show, the residence sits on 11 acres and each building is original in its own way, with gardens and trees dotting the land, adding to its curb appeal.
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“At the center of the property stands a distinguished 1795 Colonial residence, meticulously preserved and exuding quiet sophistication. With six bedrooms and five full baths, the home features wideboard pine floors, original fireplaces, a wood shingle roof and classic clapboard exterior,” the listing says.
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“Gracious rooms offer garden views and open onto lawns anchored by heirloom rose beds and rare botanical specimens. The estate is further enriched by a stunning pool oasis, framed by rolling lawns and flowering borders.”
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Other buildings on the property, per the listing, include:
Barn with attached living quarters
Three-car garage
Chicken house
Greenhouse
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The grounds were also a stop on the Underground Railroad, the listing notes. The Railroad was a resistance against slavery toward the end of the Civil War and provided those enslaved with an escape.
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The property had “historic stone walls offering refuge to those seeking freedom,” the listing says.
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The listing is held by Krissy Blake of Sotheby’s International Realty-Greenwich Brokerage.
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Bedford Hills is about a 45-mile drive northeast from New York City.
This story was originally published June 19, 2025 at 7:51 AM with the headline "Schoolhouse-turned-home in NY lists on land that was part of Underground Railroad."