UD SELECTS
Waterfall House
coming soon
Rhinebeck, NY
$8,495,000
25 Acres
Main House
BEDROOMS
3
BATHROOMS
2.5
SQ. FT.
3,602
GUEST HOUSE 1
BEDROOMS
1
BATHROOMS
1
SQ. FT.
874
GUEST HOUSE 2
BEDROOMS
1
BATHROOMS
1
SQ. FT.
522
STUDIO
BEDROOMS
1
BATHROOMS
1
SQ. FT.
1800
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS
The Waterfall House represents one of the most significant architectural offerings ever to come to market in the Hudson Valley.
Set on 25 private acres in Rhinebeck, New York, the property sits directly above a 60-foot waterfall on the Landsman Kill, an extraordinarily rare natural setting for a residence of this caliber. Designed by architect Steve Mensch and completed in 1985, the estate comprises four copper-roofed structures connected by covered walkways and stone paths, and stands today as one of Mensch’s most fully realized residential works, drawing on both Mid-Century and Zen architectural traditions.
The main house is constructed of steel and cement, built alongside a 1930s-era dam that anchors the property to its industrial and natural history. Its layout is inverted by design, placing the kitchen and living spaces on the upper floor, where fully retractable glass walls open the entire room to uninterrupted views of the falls. The primary suite occupies the level below, followed by two additional guest sleeping areas, with a media room completing the ground floor. The result is a home organized around the water rather than in spite of it, a level of architectural intention rarely found at this scale.
Two guest houses extend the property beyond the main residence, each reached by stone paths and elevated walkways that give the approach its own sense of arrival. The first offers a sleeping nook, a full bathroom, and a covered porch overlooking the river upstream. The second is more substantial, with two bedrooms, one bathroom, a full kitchen, a living room, and a fireplace, suited to extended family stays, guests, or full-time use.
A separate three-story studio building, once used by the original owners as an architecture and painting studio, adds further depth to the property’s story. With a direct view of the waterfall and proportions that reflect the same architectural discipline as the main house, the studio offers exceptional flexibility as a creative space, guest quarters, or private retreat.
Every element of the Waterfall House, from its materials to its siting to its relationship with the water, reflects a singular architectural vision that has been preserved with remarkable integrity since 1985. Properties of this design pedigree rarely become available, and one positioned directly over a working waterfall is virtually unheard of.
The estate is located down a long private driveway, five minutes from the shops and restaurants of Rhinebeck Village and seven minutes from the Amtrak train station, offering full privacy without sacrificing access to the surrounding area.
PRESENTED BY
Delyse Berry
LICENSED BROKER
