A historic Hudson Valley property that played a supporting role in Ang Lee’s 2009 film Taking Woodstock has come to market in Hillsdale, New York, asking $3.85 million.
Known as Southview Farm, the estate spans 27 acres of rolling meadows and countryside with sweeping views of the Taconic Mountains.
The property served as a filming location for several scenes in Taking Woodstock, helping recreate the atmosphere surrounding the iconic 1969 music festival.
Today, Southview Farm offers a very different kind of escape.
The nearly century-old farmhouse has been expanded and rebuilt from the ground up, resulting in more than 5,000 square feet of living space with five bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms.
The ground floor centers on the original stair hall and an expansive chef’s kitchen with an 18-foot L-shaped island, soapstone countertops, double sinks, Wolf 48″ dual-fuel range with convection microwave, and 42″ Sub-Zero refrigerator.
A relocated wood-burning fireplace, rebuilt with original farmhouse brick, anchors this warm gathering space.
Off the kitchen, a bright butler’s pantry/mudroom opens toward a sunroom wrapped in oversized windows and warmed by a wood stove, ideal for four-season enjoyment of the views.
While thoroughly modernized, the home still reflects its roots as part of a historic 300-acre dairy farm that once operated across the surrounding landscape.
Beyond the main residence, the property includes a striking Hennin Post & Beam barn that was relocated from Woolwich, Maine.
The structure adds roughly 1,800 square feet of flexible space and complements a long list of lifestyle amenities that includes a heated swimming pool, wildflower meadows, a pond, gym, woodshop, and sunroom.
Set in the heart of Hillsdale’s farm country, the estate combines cinematic history, mountain views, and modern country living just as demand continues to grow for private Hudson Valley retreats within reach of New York City.
The property is listed for $3,850,000, with Norah Burden and Owen Davidson in charge of finding the right buyer for the Taking Woodstock-featured home.
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