Stunning 130 year old tuxedo park villa built for duchess list for $2.2 million
In the exclusive village where the famous tuxedo takes its name, stands an estate that was literally built for a duchess and is now ready to welcome its next owners.
The Tuxedo Park estate, known as Ary-Brynn, has been a fixture in the Hudson Valley enclave for more than 130 years and has played host to Cornelius Vanderbilt, Mark TwainAnd Theodore Rooseveltwho were frequent guests.
The property is currently listed for $2.2 million and is represented by Juan Bautista with Keller Williams Realty.
High above Big Tuxedo Lake, the Gilded Age villa was originally built Consuelo Yznagathe American-born Duchess of Manchester.
An heiress and celebrated society figure, she married the eighth Duke of Manchester at just 19. That’s how unique her influence was on that author Edith Wharton modeled a character in her last novel after her, while she was an artist John Singer Sargent later immortalized the Duchess in a portrait now held in the permanent collection of Harvard University.
Set behind a private driveway, the 4,280-square-foot villa retains its architectural soul while embracing modern conveniences.
Six bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms unfold over three levels, and the interior reflects the elegance of the period, with high ceilings, intimate sitting rooms and a range of thoughtful updates.
Old-world scale meets contemporary convenience here, a balance the listing describes as “a rare blend of Gilded Age craftsmanship and modern comfort.”
A custom mahogany library with a wet bar invites quiet evenings, while the renovated kitchen combines elegant granite surfaces with custom cabinetry.
The updated bathrooms feature granite finishes, double sinks, radiant heat, walk-in showers and deep soaking tubs, highlighting the home’s careful restoration for modern living.
A conservatory and conservatory known as the ‘Cuban Shrine’ offer beautiful views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Upstairs, the master suite features a sitting room and veranda, perfect for sunrise coffee or twilight views over the lake. Five additional bedrooms provide plenty of space for family and guests.
Large verandas draw everyday life outside, where a quiet 1-acre plot offers privacy.
Just 45 minutes from Manhattan, the home not only offers the chance to live in one of the Hudson Valley’s most prized locations, but also to inhabit a living piece of American history and carry its legacy into a new century.
