Covert Modern Chateau

Experience history in this distinctive Fishkill Farms chateau, a favorite retreat of 32nd President of the United States Franklin D. Roosevelt. Constructed in 1930 by the renowned architect Aymar Embury II, famous for his contributions to New York City's Central Park Zoo, this exquisite estate showcases striking similarities to Central Park's landscape design across its sprawling grounds, built from stone completely cultivated from the property’s hillside can still be found in our private trails The space ✮This property is between the well known area of Beacon & Fishkill. Just 15 minutes by car from New York City or a short trip on the train, Beacon was once an industrial town, it is now one of the most popular area to visit upstate. Known for it's contemporary art, great food, cocktails, boutique shopping and even arcade bars, you feel transported into something that of a movie. Become inspired by visiting FDR's favorite hunting lodge, The Coveted Modern Chateau. ✮ This beautiful home includes a salt water heated pool with a state of the art lighting system which makes for a fun time. The Chateau also includes a light up jacuzzi for a charming getaway stay. ✮ A total of 5 rooms in this smart home Chateau, all controlled by Alexa✮ ✮ The home offers 1 Gbps high end WiFi internet speed ✮ Room 1: A pop art feel interior design that embodies Marylin Monroe's chic elegance. This top floor room is no ordinary Attic, it has skylight windows for star gazing at night and a rooftop window for sunlight showers in the mornings. The room also includes a vanity desk & an iPhone charging station. Room 2: Take a trip to a London library without having to leave New York. This room is for those who love reading leather bound books on a toughed couch by the fireplace. The room includes a guitar authentically signed by Taylor Swift herself! The space also includes a bedside iPhone charging station. Room 3: The wellness work room is ideal for that particular guest who needs a vacation getaway but still needs to work remotely. The room includes a large wooden desk with a swivel desk chair, a Dyson tower fan, a large flat screen TV, and an iPhone charging station. Room 3: The Buffalo room, also the master bedroom is the main attraction in the house. The space teleports you into what feels like your own medieval modern lodge cabin. With mounted antlers on the wall, this sun-bathed room has the most spectacular front-lake view, it also includes a wooden work desk with a swivel chair, large screen TV, a temperature regulated water bed, iPhone charging station, a Dyson fan tower and the most magnificent medieval chandelier you've ever seen. Room 4: Our theater room is spacious and perfect for family and friends get together. What better way to end the night than watching your favorite movie on an XL projection screen with a state of the art projector and a modular couch. This room also services as a work out room and includes work out equipment. Room 5: The study is a speak easy office room for anyone in the house wanting to sneak away from it all to get some work done. Whether it be writing, reading or deep thinking, this is the ideal room to spark creativity peacefully. The study includes a large desk, computer monitor, printer, comfy leather couch, and its own half a bathroom. The Living room area is another great get together area for family and friends game night by the fireplace. There is a large screen TV that includes two gaming consoles, a comfortably large modular couch, a reading nook with a king size plush bed, a large round wooden dining table, a Dyson tower fan, and your very own tower bar . Oh, and lets not forget the very cool Banksy art-work. The kitchen is a newly renovated spacious area with state of the art amenities perfect for friends and family meals. The entire house is decorated with vibrant modern art work which compliments the medieval rustic architecture. The space was perfectly designed by the owner to make you feel like a fun escape! Guest access ✮✮PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT OUR HOST GUIDE BOOK✮✮ ✮ Originally used as a guest home and hunting lodge on Henry Morgenthau's Fishkill Farms, the home has a rich history. Morgenthau, who served as Secretary of Treasury for President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, frequently hosted foreign dignitaries, including Winston Churchill. FDR himself also stayed in the home. ✮ The lower deck of the villa was even used as a platform for duck hunting, one of President Roosevelt's favorite pastimes. ✮ Architect Aymar Embury II has a unique style, which is evident throughout the villa and the surrounding landscape architecture." Did you know that just a mile down the road, a 5 minute drive, there is Fishkill Farms? They are known for their cider, donuts, brunch and most fun of all fruit picking. The farm will resume “pick your own” visits June 2023! A few other events they offer are live music and a few different types of yoga! Their events are always changing so the fun is never the same but it would be a great stop during your trip. Other things to note Bannerman Cruise & Walking Tour is a beautiful tour that is offered nearby where you can view the attraction via boat or walking. They also have theater plays, movie nights outside, an 11 course Titanic first class dinner and so many more activities to enjoy. The pictures do not give it justice! This is definitely one worth a visit!