A 151-acre French Provincial estate in New York’s historic Tuxedo Park is heading to auction this month, offering a rare chance to acquire one of the Hudson Valley enclave’s most expansive private properties.
Known as Renamor, the estate at 120 Ridge Road was listed for nearly $25 million after spending roughly a year on the market. Now, with Concierge Auctions preparing to bring the property to its September 29 Hong Kong Global Sale, bidding is expected to begin between $5 million and $11 million, with no reserve.
The property combines the scale of a private country retreat with an unusually deep architectural pedigree. Built in 1928, the estate encompasses roughly 22,400 square feet across multiple residences, including a 14,500-square-foot main house, a seven-bedroom guest house and additional structures. There is also a former chapel, a silver vault, a smoking room, two pools, a tennis court, a boathouse and a secluded log cabin.
For a buyer seeking privacy without giving up proximity to Manhattan, Renamor represents an unusual proposition: an almost self-contained historic estate inside one of America’s earliest gated communities.
A French Provincial Estate With a Manhattan Connection
Renamor was commissioned in 1928 by George Amory and his wife, Marion Renee, whose name is said to have inspired the estate’s name. Current property records and marketing materials identify Amory as a major stockholder in the container-shipping business Sea-Land Freight Company. The residence was conceived during a period when Tuxedo Park was already synonymous with wealth, exclusivity and sophisticated country living.
The architecture reflects that era.
According to listing agent Richard Ellis of Ellis Sotheby’s International Realty, Amory may have drawn inspiration from French Provincial residences he encountered during World War I. The result is a house that feels more European manor than traditional American country estate.
“The house looks like something out of Provence or Normandy,” Ellis said.
That sense of place is reinforced by the interiors. Hand-hewn beams dating from the 1920s, handcrafted metal chandeliers and terracotta flooring contribute to the old-world character, while the long, narrow footprint allows natural light to penetrate deep into the residence.
Ellis has described the property as being as much about its architecture and provenance as its physical scale.
“It’s about the houses, about the architecture, the provenance and the experience of living on such an interesting, beautiful property and being so close to New York City,” he said.
That combination is central to Renamor’s appeal. This is not simply a large house outside New York. It is an estate whose identity is inseparable from the history of the community around it.
Inside the 1928 Main Residence
The main residence measures approximately 14,500 square feet and contains six bedroom suites, according to the property marketing materials. But its most memorable spaces are the rooms designed for entertaining and gathering.
The great room features paneled woodwork, a limestone fireplace and paneling finished with 18-karat gold leaf. Nearby, an octagonal former chapel has been converted into a den, retaining plaster ceiling details, built-in bookshelves and another fireplace.
The dining room provides another glimpse into the unusual character of the house. It connects directly to a silver vault and a smoking room decorated with a mural—features that feel increasingly rare in contemporary luxury real estate.
The primary suite is positioned beyond a long hallway with vaulted ceilings. The private area includes a den, walk-in closet and bathroom, while the bedroom itself features large windows, paneled woodwork and a nickel chandelier.
Elsewhere in the residence are a library, wine cellar and meditation room, creating a series of distinct spaces rather than the open-plan configuration that dominates much of today’s luxury housing market.
For Ellis, that individuality is one of Renamor’s defining strengths.
“You could hold a lecture there,” he said of the house.
It is a telling description. The property was designed for a different era of entertaining, when rooms were given specific purposes and architecture itself was part of the social experience.
A Private Compound Within a Historic Enclave
The scale of Renamor becomes even more apparent outdoors.
The estate spans approximately 151 acres, making it the largest property in Tuxedo Park, according to the auction and listing materials. Its grounds move between manicured lawns, woodland, old bridle trails and more secluded areas that give portions of the property the character of a private wilderness.
Near the main house, a zero-edge infinity pool sits beside a pool house, lounge area and outdoor kitchen. A separate lap pool is positioned farther into the grounds near a large open field, while a tennis court provides another recreational amenity.
Antique statuary and limestone benches are positioned throughout the landscape, adding to the sense that the grounds were designed as an extension of the architecture rather than simply surrounding it.
An especially distinctive feature is the boathouse overlooking Tuxedo Lake. Covered porches and trails connect various parts of the property, creating a setting that can accommodate everything from large-scale entertaining to quieter weekends spent away from the city.
“The property is so large, it feels like you’re in total wilderness,” Ellis said.
That feeling is particularly notable given the property’s proximity to Manhattan.
Guest House, Log Cabin and More
Renamor is effectively a private residential compound rather than a single dwelling.
The guest house contains seven bedrooms, a sunken great room and a den, making it suitable for extended family, guests or household staff. A separate one-room log cabin sits farther from the manicured areas, overlooking a ravine and providing a markedly different experience from the principal residence.
The property also includes a carriage house apartment, spa and tea house, according to the current marketing materials.
For ultra-high-net-worth buyers accustomed to maintaining significant household staff or hosting large groups, the additional accommodations can be as important as the main residence itself.
Concierge Auctions CEO Chad Roffers has highlighted that aspect of the estate, noting that the guest house can be particularly useful for buyers who travel with staff.
But even with all of these amenities, the defining luxury may be the amount of land surrounding the buildings.
A Historic Estate With Modern Infrastructure
While Renamor preserves much of its historic character, it is not dependent entirely on old infrastructure.
A more than $1 million investment in a microgrid and other high-efficiency improvements allows the property to operate independently of local utilities. The estate also has commercial-grade generators, an elevator and a five-car garage.
That combination of historic architecture and modern infrastructure may be particularly appealing to buyers who want the atmosphere of a century-old estate without accepting the operational limitations sometimes associated with historic properties.
Roffers summed up the tension between preservation and modernization succinctly.
“To have it meet today’s standards without losing any of that provenance and pedigree is really special,” he said.
The Story Behind Renamor
The estate’s history is closely tied to the Amory family, who commissioned the house in 1928. Property marketing materials say the couple created a European-inspired retreat whose art collection would later attract the attention of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The house subsequently became associated with Robert S. Dow, a 1972 Olympic fencer and senior managing partner at a private investment firm. Dow died in 2024, and Renamor came to market following his death.
Public records also show Robert S. Dow-linked trusts and the Dow Foundation associated with the Ridge Road property in earlier years, underscoring the estate’s long connection to the Dow family.
The property entered the market in 2025 at a price approaching $30 million before being reduced to approximately $25 million. Forbes reported in August that the estate had spent about a year on the market before being redirected toward an auction strategy.
The current MLS record lists the property at $24.995 million and confirms its 1928 construction date.
For California Luxury Houses, the story of Renamor is particularly interesting because the property’s value cannot easily be reduced to a price-per-square-foot calculation. Its acreage, historic provenance, architectural character and position within Tuxedo Park all contribute to the proposition.
Why Tuxedo Park Still Matters
Renamor’s location is almost as important as the estate itself.
Tuxedo Park was established in 1886 by Pierre Lorillard IV as an exclusive residential and sporting community. Working with architect Bruce Price and landscape planner Ernest Bowditch, Lorillard developed roads, gates, a clubhouse and residential properties on thousands of acres in the Ramapo Mountains.
The community quickly became a retreat for New York’s financial and social elite. Its early residents included some of the most prominent families of the Gilded Age, and the enclave’s connection to New York society became so strong that the word “tuxedo” itself eventually entered the American vocabulary through the community’s famous social scene.
Today, the village retains its gated character. The municipal government operates two entrance gates, with the main gate located along Route 17, while the South Gate provides another controlled entrance.
The Tuxedo Club remains one of the community’s defining institutions. Founded in 1886, the private club offers golf, racquet sports, boating, swimming and dining, continuing the sporting and social traditions that helped establish Tuxedo Park more than a century ago.
For residents, the appeal is therefore less about conventional suburban convenience and more about access to a tightly protected lifestyle: private roads, historic architecture, country-club amenities, lakes, woodland and proximity to New York City.
An Auction Designed for a Global Buyer
The decision to move Renamor to auction also reflects the increasingly international nature of the ultra-luxury property market.
Concierge Auctions says the bidding will open September 16 through its online marketplace before culminating September 29 during its Hong Kong Global Sale. The event is intended to expose the property to buyers across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and other international markets.
The expected opening range of $5 million to $11 million is dramatically below the property’s recent asking price, although an auction opening bid should not be confused with the final sale price.
That distinction could make the sale particularly interesting to watch.
The buyer will not simply be acquiring a large residence. They will be taking over a historic estate that encompasses multiple residences, architectural artifacts, private recreational facilities, extensive woodland and direct access to the landscape of Tuxedo Park.
As Ellis put it, the property offers an unusual combination of seclusion and accessibility: a place where a buyer can feel removed from civilization while remaining within reach of Manhattan.
That tension may ultimately be Renamor’s strongest selling point.
For the right buyer, the estate offers something increasingly difficult to replicate in the modern luxury market: not merely a grand house, but an entire private world built around history, land and privacy.
California Luxury Houses will continue to follow the auction and any subsequent transaction involving Renamor as the estate enters its next chapter.
Property Details
Renamor is located at 120 Ridge Road in Tuxedo Park, New York. Current property records identify the estate as approximately 151 acres with 22,400 square feet of total living space and a 1928 construction date. The main residence accounts for approximately 14,500 square feet and includes six bedroom suites. Current MLS materials list 19 bedrooms and 22 bathrooms across the property, while the estate also includes a seven-bedroom guest house and additional residential structures.
The property is currently being offered through an auction process conducted by Concierge Auctions in cooperation with Richard Ellis of Ellis Sotheby’s International Realty. The listing price is approximately $24.995 million, with anticipated opening bids between $5 million and $11 million.state auction; Tuxedo Park mansion; New York luxury real estate; 151-acre estate; French Provincial estate