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SaveAskTourHide$3,500,0005 Days On Site71-73 E Hook RoadHopewell Junction, NY 12533
For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active 6
Beds7
Total Baths5
Full Baths2
Partial Baths6,140
SqFt$570
/SqFt1894
BuiltCounty:Dutchess Listing courtesy of William Pitt Sothebys Int Rlty ginawalkerfox@gmail.com Call Now: (845) 516-5123Is this the listing for you? We can help make it yours.(845) 516-5123
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Enter an interest rate to see your estimated monthly payment.Calculator powered by Showcase IDX, a Constellation1 Company. Copyright ©2026 Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.Few properties in the Hudson Valley possess a history as palpable as the Morgenthau Homestead, also known as Wiccopee House. To enter the house or walk its grounds is to experience a remarkable piece of American history—one shaped by statesmen, writers, presidents, and generations of one of New York’s most distinguished families.
Henry Morgenthau, Jr. considered himself first and foremost a farmer, continuing to list farming as his occupation even after President Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed him Secretary of the Treasury, a position he held throughout much of the New Deal and World War II. His son, Robert Morgenthau, later made The Homestead his own while serving his celebrated tenure as Manhattan District Attorney. He shared the property with his wife, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Lucinda Franks.
The Morgenthau’s close relationship with Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt brought the First Family here frequently. FDR is said to have favored a particular entrance to the house, its proportions accommodating his wheelchair and its doorknob ideally positioned for him. In June 1942, at the height of World War II, Winston Churchill met with Roosevelt on the west portico. Photographs also capture a young Jack and Bobby Kennedy swimming in the pool.
The land’s story may reach back centuries further: some historical accounts associate the property with Daniel Nimham, the prominent 18th-century Wappinger leader, who is believed by some scholars to have been born on these lands.
For all its extraordinary provenance, The Homestead’s quiet elegance remains removed from the busy world around it. Hidden away in Hopewell Junction, just ten minutes from Beacon and the Taconic State Parkway, the property unfolds with the quiet beauty and pastoral character of the English countryside.
The Morgenthau Homestead is more than a historic residence. It is a rare opportunity to become the next steward of a place that has quietly witnessed history—and remains every bit as compelling today.
SaveAskTourHideListing SnapshotPrice $3,500,000Days On Site 5 DaysBedrooms 6Inside Area (SqFt) 6,140 sqftTotal Baths 7Full Baths 5Partial Baths 2Lot Size 17.62 AcresYear Built 1894MLS Number 1065280Status ActiveProperty Tax $31,827HOA/Condo/Coop Fees N/ASq Ft Source N/AFriends & FamilyRecent Activity4 days ago Status changed to Active 4 days ago Listing updated with changes from the MLS 5 days ago Listing first seen on site
General FeaturesAcres 17.62Garage YesGarage Spaces 2Parking DetachedDrivewayOff StreetProperty Sub Type Single Family ResidenceSewer Septic TankStyle ColonialMini EstateUtilities Electricity ConnectedWater Source PrivateWellInterior FeaturesAppliances DishwasherDryerOvenRefrigeratorStainless Steel Appliance(s)WasherTankless Water HeaterBasement FullCooling Central AirFireplace YesFireplaces 3Flooring WoodHeating Hot WaterPropaneSteamInterior Crown MoldingEat-in KitchenEntrance FoyerGranite CountersHigh CeilingsHigh Speed InternetKitchen IslandNatural WoodworkPantryRecessed LightingSoaking TubStorageWalk-In Closet(s)SaveAskTourHideExterior FeaturesConstruction Details ClapboardFrameOther Structures Barn(s)Garage(s)Patio And Porch CoveredPatioPorchPool Features PrivatePrivate Pool YesView Mountain(s)Waterview Mountain(s)Community FeaturesSchool District WappingersSchoolsSchool DistrictWappingersElementary SchoolBrinckerhoff Elementary SchoolMiddle SchoolVan Wyck Junior High SchoolHigh SchoolJohn Jay Senior High School Listing courtesy of William Pitt Sothebys Int Rlty ginawalkerfox@gmail.com
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71-73 E Hook RoadHopewell Junction, NY 12533
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Enter an interest rate to see your estimated monthly payment.Few properties in the Hudson Valley possess a history as palpable as the Morgenthau Homestead, also known as Wiccopee House. To enter the house or walk its grounds is to experience a remarkable piece of American history—one shaped by statesmen, writers, presidents, and generations of one of New York’s most distinguished families. Henry Morgenthau, Jr. considered himself first and foremost a farmer, continuing to list farming as his occupation even after President Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed him Secretary of the Treasury, a position he held throughout much of the New Deal and World War II. His son, Robert Morgenthau, later made The Homestead his own while serving his celebrated tenure as Manhattan District Attorney. He shared the property with his wife, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Lucinda Franks. The Morgenthau’s close relationship with Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt brought the First Family here frequently. FDR is said to have favored a particular entrance to the house, its proportions accommodating his wheelchair and its doorknob ideally positioned for him. In June 1942, at the height of World War II, Winston Churchill met with Roosevelt on the west portico. Photographs also capture a young Jack and Bobby Kennedy swimming in the pool. The land’s story may reach back centuries further: some historical accounts associate the property with Daniel Nimham, the prominent 18th-century Wappinger leader, who is believed by some scholars to have been born on these lands. For all its extraordinary provenance, The Homestead’s quiet elegance remains removed from the busy world around it. Hidden away in Hopewell Junction, just ten minutes from Beacon and the Taconic State Parkway, the property unfolds with the quiet beauty and pastoral character of the English countryside. The Morgenthau Homestead is more than a historic residence. It is a rare opportunity to become the next steward of a place that has quietly witnessed history—and remains every bit as compelling today.
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Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026-10-25 05:05 AM EDT. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.