North Salem estate Commands $7.265 Million, Setting new Area Price Record
NORTH SALEM, NY – A sprawling 83-acre estate located at 422 Hardscrabble Road in North Salem has sold for $7,265,000, marking teh highest recent sale price for a property in the area, according to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties. the property was initially listed for $9.25 million and carries annual property taxes of $137,718. the identities of the buyer and seller have not been disclosed.
The estate centers around a 10,000-square-foot manor home featuring a 22-foot-high entry hall, an indoor swimming pool with an underground tunnel, a gym, a home theater, and ten bedrooms. Additional amenities include an 11-stall horse barn with groom’s quarters, a jumping field, a fishing pond, orchards, and a carriage house containing two apartments.
“Darlington Hall offers a unique opportunity in both character and acreage, coupled with unparalleled architectural design,” said Will Stuart of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties. “The buyers sought a property that offered this, along with privacy in an equestrian community within close proximity to New York City.”
stuart noted strength in the high-end real estate market in Northern Westchester, citing limited inventory as a driving factor. “The high-end market is setting records in Northern Westchester consequently of a tighter market in terms of inventory,” he stated. “While properties in this sector tend to have more luxury amenities, buyers are seeking properties that are fully one-of-a-kind.My team is consistently pressed to seek off-market opportunities before they even hit the market. While cash is always favorable, strong financing isn’t discouraged. Buyers need to be prepared to move quickly in a market that demands readiness and adaptability.”
Recent comparable sales in North Salem include a property at 22 Nash Road, which sold in June 2024 for $7.25 million,and 126 Vail Lane,which sold in December 2024 for $5.65 million. Both sales were represented by Will Stuart.
