An expansive property filled with rich history and consisting of many buildings, stables and residences has been reduced to $1.49 million. The property relisted in 2020 for $2.5 million. Nestled on over 150 acres next to Black Creek, you will see the rich history of Colonel Oliver Payne displayed in the remarkable structures and architecture on the property. In 1911, Colonel Payne commissioned the barns to be built by architect Julian Burroughs, the son of author John Burroughs. Payne loved the appearance of local bluestone so much, that he had the barns constructed out of it. An elaborate undertaking as much of the stone would have be quarried, cut and put in place. Taking over seven years to complete, the stunning structures are still visually breath-taking. The enormous horse stable supports a grand clock tower, slate tile roof, arched entries, massive open spaces and stunning bluestone exterior. It has been admired for over a century by all that have seen it.

The dairy barn, also known as the creamery, is an equally stunning building with blue stone exterior, an impressive silo and elaborate marker above the curved entrance. The original caretakers cottage sits across from the barns. Across an open field you’ll find the farm’s superintendent’s home as it was in 1916. Next to his home is another massive structure, originally used as a chicken coop. In the century since their creation, the structures have leant themselves to many uses. For over 40 years, starting in the 1930s, the Payne house and farm became the Wiltwyck School for Boys. Lady Eleanor Roosevelt helped create the school. Heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson attended the school. Following that, individual buildings have served many uses, including a restaurant, school, light manufacturing, residential rentals, etc. Possible future uses include, but not limited to, a family estate, resort, artist community, recording studio, education center, conference center, high end hotel, sports training facility, corporate headquarters, movie studio and more. The Payne Estate is on the market for $1.49 million with Corcoran.