Pierson Lakes

Sequestered amidst the Ramapo Mountains where New York’s Rockland and Orange counties meet northern New Jersey, Pierson Lakes is no ordinary subdivision. This thousand-acre plot of verdant land, replete with two pristine lakes and owned by the same family for more than 200 years, is surrounded by forever state parks: the 22,000-acre Sterling Forest, the 47,500-acre Harriman State Park and the 4,444-acre Ringwood State Park in New Jersey. And while the property has the look and feel of an Adirondack Mountains retreat, it’s extraordinary central — just five minutes from the New York Thruway (I-87), with easy access to I-287, the Palisades Parkway, Route 17, and the Garden State Parkway, with three train stations nearby.

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Once part of an estate owned by descendants of Alexander Hamilton and J.P. Morgan, this gatedcommunity 29 miles north of New York City writes a new chapter of remarkable country living. BY INHABIT EDITORS

Pierson Lakes: Luxury by Nature's Design

There are 74 thoughtfully mapped home sites in the community, each respectful of its surrounding landscape while embracing the natural wonder that surrounds it. “It’s a rare opportunity for anyone who enjoys being completely immersed by nature without venturing too far out of the city,” explains Adam Blankfort of Corcoran Baer & McIntosh, which has the exclusive on Pierson Lakes. “And other than Tuxedo Park, it’s one of just two gated communities in the area.”

While its storied older sibling is historically known for its country clubs and society scene, Pierson Lakes embraces less-formal sensibilities. Amenities include a community boat house and docks, launch ramps, a sandy beach, and miles of walking and riding trails. Four-season recreational activities include horseback riding, swimming and fishing in the lakes, hiking and biking, and skating and cross-country skiing. Power boats are not allowed on the lakes. Roving security patrols brand-new roads and are protected by a manned gatehouse.

Corcoran Baer & McIntosh is proud to bring 24 fully approved, shovel-ready lots to market, joining the 25 homes that have already been built here. The latest offering of home sites ranges in size from four to 18 acres each, available individually or as combined parcels, depending on what the buyer is looking for. All the currently available home sites overlook 103-acre Cranberry Lake, with some boasting additional mountaintop views of 92.5-acre Potake Lake. Seventeen lots enjoy direct lake frontage. “You feel like you’re in your own world,” said Blankfort. “It’s like being in a private sanctuary.”

A few lots have already sold, and builders will be breaking ground in the coming weeks and months. Some of these are spec houses, in partnership with YoHouse and noted Westchester County developer Bart Blatt/BRB. The first YoHouse listing, at 10 Beaver Pond Road, offers a three-bedroom rustic modern barn clad inside and out in reclaimed timber and set on a 6.9-acre lakefront lot with an astounding 685 feet of private lake frontage. Amenities include a two-car attached garage, two fireplaces, and a sunken outdoor entertainment lounge.

“It’s like being in a private sanctuary.”

To ensure a seamless construction process, concierge services are available to guide buyers as they conceive and build their dream house — whether it's a thoroughly modern steel and glass contemporary, or an Adirondack-style log cabin retreat. No matter the house style, the community vibe is decidedly relaxed and informal.

Pierson Lakes is located in Sloatsburg, New York, which lies in the Town of Ramapo and a station on Metro-North’s Port Jervis Line, one of its two west-of-Hudson routes. It’s also within walking distance of The Ranch Hudson Valley, the eastern outpost of the lavish Malibu health and wellness retreat. Other nearby attractions include Spook Rock Golf Course, Valley Rock Inn, and shopping and dining in Warwick, Suffern, and other neighboring towns.

Adam Blankfort Licensed RE Agent

Ryan Paige Licensed RE Agent

Prince Dockery Licensed Associate RE Broker

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