On the Market: A Gothic Revival Treasure in the Hudson Valley

Nestled at the meeting point of the Hudson and Camp Creek, the Peary Homestead stands as one of the Hudson Valley’s most romantic historic estates. On the market now for $4,500,000, this circa 1835 Gothic Revival country manor is a rare offering: a home where history, architecture, and landscape come together in perfect harmony.

A Legacy Rooted in the River

The estate was first built in the 1840s by ship captain Robert Peary, who used the property’s dock to service boats arriving along the Hudson. For nearly a century, the home remained in the Peary family, surrounded by pear orchards that gave the homestead its name.

In the 20th century, stewardship passed to the Lead Horticulturist of the New York Botanical Gardens, who brought a master plan to life across the gardens and grounds. Today, those gardens have matured into a living canvas — a place of fountains, wildflowers, orchards, and a greenhouse that frames the estate in seasonal beauty.

A Thoughtful Restoration

By the 21st century, the home’s interiors had become a maze of styles and additions. A multi-year renovation led by architect Chip Bohl and L. B. Copeland Interiors sought to bring the house back to its original spirit, while introducing a refined modern sensibility.

The newly constructed north wing now holds the kitchen and primary suite. In the Plain English kitchen, honed Arabescato marble counters, a deep green Lacanche range, and a built-in breakfast nook capture a timeless, yet current elegance. Spaces like the vibrant green limewashed dining room and the sunlit family room look outward toward the gardens, creating a seamless connection between home and landscape.

Rooms with Character

The interiors remain rich in character: a stately formal living room with a tall fireplace, a library lined with bookshelves, and a whimsical playroom tucked away behind a secret door. Upstairs, the primary suite offers two dressing rooms, a Waterworks bath, and sweeping orchard views. Guest quarters in both the main house and carriage house make the estate ideal for family or visitors.

Gardens in Bloom

Across 3.31 acres, the land itself is as enchanting as the home. Pear trees nod to its heritage, while raspberry trellises, lotus gardens, a cutting garden, and a trumpet-vine dining pergola create moments of everyday wonder. An in-ground pool, stone fountain, and allees of blooms complete the sense of living in a cultivated idyll.

A Rare Offering

Only minutes from Germantown, Hudson, and Rhinebeck — and just two hours from New York City — Peary Homestead is both a retreat and a residence. Offered today at $4,500,000, it is a chance to step into nearly two centuries of Hudson Valley history, reimagined for modern living.


6 Bed · 4.5 Bath · 5,600 Sq. Ft. · 3.31 Acres · Circa 1835
Currently listed for $4,500,000

Learn more: View the full listing here

Listing and photography courtesy of The Lillie K. Team at Sotheby’s International Realty.