1927 Elda Castle – Ossining, NY – $3,200,000
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Added to OHD on 12/27/19 - Last OHD Update: 4/29/20 -
Added to OHD on 12/27/19 - Last OHD Update: 4/29/20 -
For Sale
249 Croton Dam Rd, Ossining, NY 10562
- $3,200,000
- 4 Bed
- 4.5 Bath
- 4337 Sq Ft
- 48.62 Ac.
Elda Castle was designed and constructed in 1927 by Mr. & Mrs. David Abercrombie. Set on 48.6 Acres, the Castle needs total renovation. The land may be used as a serene private estate or possibly developed with town approval. Includes Sections 3600-080-00013, Block 2 Lot 2, Block 2 Lot 3, and Block 1, Lot 1.
Contact Information
Nancy Catalano, Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty(516) 759-4800
Links, Photos & Additional Info
State: New York | Region: Northeast (Middle Atlantic) | Associated Styles or Type: Castle
Period & Associated Styles: Eclectic Era
Features: Country / Rural | Misc: Commercial/Business Use, Fixer-Uppers, Offbeat & Unique
Period & Associated Styles: Eclectic Era
Features: Country / Rural | Misc: Commercial/Business Use, Fixer-Uppers, Offbeat & Unique
21 Comments on 1927 Elda Castle – Ossining, NY – $3,200,000
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Chestatee, GA
This was featured in 2011, more photos here and great comments so be sure to read those too.
https://www.oldhousedreams.com/2011/07/28/1927-castle-ossining-ny-2/
Hi Kelly, love looking at the European homes! Hope you list more. Thanks much.
But this is New York!
Next week on This Old Castle……
This is exactly why I love this site you never know what’s going to be listed next.
Oh my, I very well remember the last time this was posted, but seeing it this time makes me feel like an idiot. unfortunately After seeing the aerial pics and getting a better sense of its location, I realized my previous comments about it were dead wrong. This is not the same castle where I watched the fire being fought. Elda is located way up in the hills and the one I saw was much lower, just above Route 9. There are a weirdly large number of castles and castle-like houses in the area of Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Irvington, and Ossining. Sorry for accidentally lying my butt off, gotta pay closer attention next time I see a familiar looking castle. This does make me wonder whose castle I was actually watching burn now. I’m gonna see if I can find it on Google Earth.
Hi I think you were talking about ‘the Castle’ across the street from Hackley School.
I wish I could remember the last time this was posted
but I wish I had the money too …..
talk about a sweeet money maker
If 369 of us put in $10k, we could be joint owners! ok…wishful thinking. This definitely comes under “if I win the lottery”..
ME
Poor castle seems it went from being loved to one tragedy after another.
Two blog entries on this since the last post:
http://newyorkhistoryblog.org/2013/02/13/an-ossining-castle-david-abercrombies-elda/
https://ossininghistoryontherun.com/2016/06/20/elda-castle/
I guess some castles are for buying and selling rather than living in.
fixer upper is it?
Just like the castles of the clans of Scotland, this beauty is being reclaimed by nature. Oh what I wouldn’t give to bring it back to life…
I am one of the great granddaughters of David T. Abercrombie and this place has a special place in my heart. We don’t want anyone to change it (!) just fix it. It must remain authentic….
Such interesting detail!
Chestatee, GA
Posted before, new agent so moved to the front page.
I know “castle” isn’t a style, don’t care I’m calling this sucker a castle anyway.
Kelly, This was the house that first brought me to Old House Dreams. I found it on another site, do not remember which now. I am forever grateful to this castle, smile. I wish its life would get turned around soon.
All I can keep thinking is, “What a damn shame!” Did this REALLY have to happen? No security and on-site property management? “Hooligans” is almost too kind, though apt, a term for the sick individuals who ravaged the property and terrorized the inhabitants! I truly hope someone with the proper financial resources comes to rescue this incredible place!
I know it has been horribly neglected and vandalized over the years, but I would still like to see some of the inside. I look at the unique banister off the porch and realize this was really a lovely and cared for home at one time. I hope someone will come and return it to a residence with loving care.
Hopkinton, MA
Do you have to helicopter in?
It hurts my heart to see a treasure like this crumble and fall. I hope that someone buys her and restores her to her grandeur. I don’t know that people have that sort of money and desire these days. Perhaps she can be donated and made a historic landmark, renovated and opened to tours and events? I’ve seen other castles do this — amazing one on the St Lawrence River in NY.
warren, RI
i went and checked it out last week..
it was pretty cool walking up the like a mile long driveway … unfortunately it needs so much work, but the bones of it are amazing… theres so many rooms, so many windows, metal spiral staircases, balconies, a open courtyard…it really was amazing, I’m glad I went and got some great pics..took about 300..lol..
the land it’s on, it’s like a fairy tale, its hidden in the woods, so it’s pretty cool going up the driveway. you don’t see it for a while..its hidden from the road..